The team at CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow is routinely instructed by public and private companies, financial institutions and investment funds seeking assistance with M&A transactions involving the energy, life sciences, healthcare and automotive sectors. The group is also equipped to provide corporate governance and due diligence advice. A recent standout matter saw the team advise global automotive supplier Webasto on the sale of a majority stake in its charging solutions business. Giancarlo Schievenini steers the practice and handles a range of corporate and banking advisory and transactional mandates that includes M&A transactions, the structuring of joint ventures and the negotiation of share purchase agreements. Also noted are Raul Zepeda (banking and finance, tax, corporate and M&A); Luis Fernandez Lagunas (energy law, corporate and M&A); and César Lechuga (real estate, project finance, corporate and M&A).
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

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  • ‘I believe that CMS Mexico's Corporate and M&A practice stands out for its personalized approach, its industry experience, and its ability to offer clear and rapid solutions.'

  • ‘I have personally worked with Giancarlo and his team, who have always understood and adapted to our needs, offering practical and clear solutions.'

Key clients

  • Accenture
  • Advance Publications

Work highlights

Advised Silver Lake on the sale of Software AG's enterprise technology platforms to IBM.
Practice head

Giancarlo Schievenini

Other key lawyers

Raul Zepeda; Luis Fernandez Lagunas; César Lechuga