The practice group at Sainz Abogados is well-versed in assisting corporations with corporate restructurings, strategic alliances, joint ventures, M&A transactions, as well as providing corporate governance advice. Recent mandates have seen the team advise on M&A transactions involving entities in the tech, hospitality, heavy industry and retail spaces. The practice is co-led by well-known practitioners Octavio Hernández and José Victor Torres. Hernández specialises in private equity transactions and M&A processes resulting from shareholder conflicts, corporate restructurings and reorganisations. Torres, in turn, handles primarily cross-border M&A transactions (along with syndicated loans, leasings and securities offerings); he arrived as part of a wider group from the firm formerly known as González Calvillo in April 2024, along with Daniel Guaida Azar (M&A, financings, private equity transactions, corporate governance and project finance); and counsel Rosa Elena Coto (asset purchases, corporate restructurings, capitalisations, spin-offs and co-investments). Santiago Alessio Robles (corporate reorganisations, insolvency procedures and M&A); and associate Daniela Alcázar (corporate restructurings, reorganisations and M&A) are additional key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘In my experience of over 25 years as an in-house lawyer, none of the other firms I have hired have been as good as Sainz Abogados. They don't just advise; with their experience and good relationships with banks, they have enabled us to reach very favourable agreements.’
- ‘The legal knowledge of their lawyers is exceptional, and they also know the international sphere incredibly well. The attention and service they provide is, in my opinion, superior to that of other firms.’
- ‘The team is not only excellent in terms of legal advice, but the client care is also exceptional. They are always in contact and go beyond mere legal advice, giving what I consider to be a complete and optimal service.’
- ‘The team at Sainz is always willing to assist and is timely in all communication. They have made an effort to truly understand our business and our needs, which allows them to offer unparalleled support to our in-house legal team.’
- ‘Octavio L. Hernández Negretti has been an asset to our company. He is always thorough in his deliverables and extremely timely. I cannot recommend him enough.’
- ‘Octavio Hernández is an extraordinary, assertive, and efficient lawyer. It is rare for an external lawyer to understand a company's needs so profoundly, but they grasp the issue and get to the depth required to resolve the matter.’
- ‘In particular, Octavio Hernández, in addition to offering expert advice, knows how to handle complex processes optimally for both the client and the counterparty, giving fluidity to the negotiations.’
- ‘We were attended to by partners Manuel Corona and Octavio Hernandez. Their involvement was very professional, agile, and technical, with a great ability to resolve and negotiate with the counterparty while always looking out for the client.’
- ‘They have a cohesive and experienced team, which is noticeable when facing the negotiation and documentation process.’
- ‘They are professional, capable, committed, expert, and efficient people who know what they are doing.’
Key clients
- IFM Investors / Aleatica
- Balandra Capital
- Atlas Holdings
- Sixth Street
- Prologis
- Casa Arroyuelo Guadalupe
- CapVest Partners
- Dorothy Gaynor
- Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
- R.R. Donnelley
- Frontera Offshore
- H.I.G. Capital
- Grupo Aeromexico
- Distribuidora de Concreto del Caribe - Concrecar
- Itera Process
- Larraín Vial
- Fondo GIndustrial
- 1754 Properties
- Boussenergy
- Veritiv
Work highlights
Advised CapVest Partners on the acquisition of KIK's autocare product division from Centerbridge Partners, addressing trade control, labour, corporate and commercial issues in Mexico.
Advised AUO Corporation on its bid and acquisition of 100% of the shares of Behr-Hella Thermocontrol for a value of €600m.
Advised the client and majority shareholders on the sale of Valle de Guadalupe's hotel, restaurant, real estate, and winery businesses to Thor Urbana.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rosa Elena Coto
Practice head
Octavio Hernández; José Victor Torres
Other key lawyers
Daniel Guaida Azar; Rosa Elena Coto; Santiago Alessio Robles; Daniela Alcázar