The real estate capabilities of Santamarina y Steta take in the structuring of real estate M&A transactions, the creation of special purpose entities, the negotiation of purchase agreements and handling real estate-related litigation and arbitration. The team also advises domestic and international clients on the tax-efficient structuring of real estate investments, covering capital gains taxation, VAT strategies and cross-border real estate investment planning. Mexico City-based practice head Vicente Grau specialises in industrial developments, commercial real estate investments and land acquisitions. Claudia Rodríguez, who is also based in Mexico City, majors on real estate, environmental, indigenous consulting and estate planning mandates. Key contacts at the Monterrey office include Heriberto Garza (real estate, environmental, estate planning, M&A and banking law); and associates Luis Carlos Gómez (real estate and environmental law); and Mauricio Barraza (corporate law, real estate and infrastructure financing matters). Yakov Kobets left the firm in December 2024.
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‘The lawyers I've worked with are very pro-business - Heriberto Garza and Luis Carlos Gómez.'
Key clients
- Consolidated Water Coöperatief
Work highlights
Advised Consolidated Water Coöperatief and its Mexican subsidiaries on the negotiation and termination of a high-profile investment arbitration case against the Mexican Government.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Vicente Grau
Other key lawyers
Claudia Rodríguez; Heriberto Garza; Luis Carlos Gómez; Mauricio Barraza