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Jorge León Orantes

Jorge León Orantes

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Santamarina y Steta

Santamarina y Steta

Mexico

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Corporate and M&A

Operating from offices in Mexico City, Monterrey and Querétaro, the team at Santamarina y Steta is well-versed in M&A transactions, joint ventures, incorporations, dispositions and corporate governance mandates. The group is frequently enlisted to act on transactions involving the financial services, hospitality, insurance and retail sectors, and is equally proficient in the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts. Banking and finance, corporate and capital markets all-rounder Sergio Chagoya steers the practice. Additional key contacts at the Mexico City office include Alberto Saavedra (foreign investment matters, M&A and project finance); Juan Carlos Machorro (investment and financing projects, restructuring); firm managing partner and corporate all-rounder Jorge León Orantes; Pablo Laresgoiti (M&A, private equity and commercial law matters); and Aarón Levet (M&A, banking and finance). In Monterrey, César Cruz Ayala and Guillermo Moreno are key contacts for M&A, corporate law and project finance; while José Ramón Ayala, in the Querétaro office, specialises in M&A transactions, public procurement and project finance. Daniela Flores (in Monterrey) provides key associate support.
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Phone
+52 55 5279 5452
Email
[email protected]
Profile
s-s.com.mx

Profile

Work Department
Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures, Telecommunications, Media and Technology, E-commerce
Position

Partner

Career

With 30 years of professional experience providing corporate transactional advice to national and international companies in the automotive, financial, educational, technological and entertainment sectors, among others. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate advisory and financing.

He is the Chairman of Santamarina + Steta.

Languages
Spanish, English, French
Education

JD
1994, Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico

LL.M.
1996, University of Michigan, USA

Bar Admissions
1994, Licensed to practice law in Mexico
1997, Admitted to the New York Bar

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The best experience with the issues related to M&A practice; most of the time they are involved in an efficient and proactive manner and respond proactively to requests.'

    'Ricardo Orea, Redy Martínez and Pablo Laresgoiti Matute are very professional and are always attentive to our matters.' 'The sense of urgency is very good, they respond quickly and this allows projects to move forward in a timely manner.'

    ‘Highly-trained professionals with excellent qualities in the field.'

    ‘Sergio Chagoya and Esteban Soto - they pay attention to every detail and are a good team with the other M&A lawyers. They are attentive to details and deeply knowledgeable about regulations and the industry.'

    ‘Santamarina y Steta's practice is distinguished by its comprehensive and specialized approach to legal advice, combining deep industry experience with an innovative, client-oriented approach.'

Key clients

  • Bulk Lift International Flexitallic Investments Grupo Industrial Saltillo Arkema, Societé Anonyme Kimek Cosmocel KuE Capital Marriott International Moffitt and its Affiliates Fras-le Reacciones Químicas SEEK International Investments II Coöperatie Banco Mercantil del Norte, Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Banorte Volex Arzyz Hispanic Teleservices de Mexico Pro Mach Consolidated Water Coöperatief Aviva Controladora Prosa Bulk Lift International

Work highlights

Acted as local counsel to Aviva in the acquisition of Probitas Holdings and its subsidiaries, including its entity in Mexico.