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Corporate and M&A

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DLA Piper Mexico

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The corporate group at DLA Piper Mexico is well-placed to advise on a range of transactions that includes public and private M&A, spin-offs, asset sales, distressed M&A, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and strategic alliances. Banks, financial institutions and companies in the pharmaceutical, energy and retail segments routinely look to the team for support. Leadership is entrusted to an experienced duo comprising Mexico City co-managing partner Mauricio Valdespino, who regularly advises private equity firms and institutional investors as both buyers and sellers on M&A transactions; and Álvaro Garza Galván, who is well-versed in M&A, bankruptcy and restructuring, banking and finance, and securities transactions. Jorge Benejam (M&A and antitrust, with particular emphasis on the life sciences, telecoms and tech sectors); and Diego Martínez (general corporate law, with an emphasis on M&A, private equity and emerging / growth/ & venture capital), are also noted.
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  • ‘Its comprehensive approach combines legal knowledge with the clients' business and corporate context.'

  • ‘The corporate and M&A team stands out for its constant openness to dialogue, the implementation of innovative structures for the benefit of both its clients and counterparties, and its commitment to maintaining long-term relationships.'

  • 'What distinguishes DLA Piper from others is the strength that lies in their ability to align legal advice with business objectives, providing not only accurate legal assessments but also practical guidance.'

  • 'The team (Diego Martínez, among others) deomnstrates exceptional collaboration and coordination - matters are handled seamlessly with clear accountability, regardless of the complexity involved.'

Key clients

  • Xinfra Fibra E
  • American Tower Corporation
  • Sumitomo Corporation
  • Aqua Pharm
  • Primeflight
  • General Electric
  • The Gap
  • Becton Dickinson
  • Starwood Energy
  • NTT Data
  • PEMEX
  • RS Group plc
  • Grupo Financiero Banorte
  • Grupo Financiero Interacciones
  • Química Delta

Work highlights

Advised Xinfra Fibra E on the negotiation of three M&A transactions where acquisitions agreements have already been executed to acquire four separate projects from different sellers, including a toll road project, a water project and power plant.
Advised ATC on the sale of its local fibre optics subsidiary redIT to Mexican digital infrastructure provider Flō Networks.
Advised RS Group on its acquisition of 100% of the capital stock of Risoul y Cia.

Practice head

Mauricio Valdespino; Álvaro Garza Galván

Other key lawyers

Jorge Benejam; Diego Martínez

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