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Cuatrecasas

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico

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Cuatrecasas advises on all kinds of transactions: M&A, asset and business transfers, joint ventures, distressed M&A, commercial agreements, licensing, and corporate restructuring, including due diligence procedures, and drafting and negotiating contracts. We have a team specialized in private equity and venture capital investment.


We also advise our clients on all aspects of their business and corporate activities, from the incorporation of companies and their development, to their daily operations.


In addition to our team in Mexico, we have teams of recognized standing in Chile, Colombia and Peru. Our lawyers have extensive experience in domestic, interregional and crossborder transactions.


Our transactional capacity in Latin America stands out as we offer a service that combines the resources of a global law firm with proximity and local expertise, contributing a unique value to both transactions that require the coordination of several jurisdictions, and to those in the markets in which we operate. 

Clients (10)

  • Macquarie Asset Management
  • Advent International Corporation
  • Sterling
  • FNS Capital
  • AON México
  • SEC NEWGATE
  • Walmart México
  • Orión
  • General de Alquiler de Maquinaria
  • INMHO Gestión de la Propiedad

Industries (3)

  • Finance
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Real Estate and Construction

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Mexico

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas is an established international firm with a noted corporate department in Mexico City. The experienced practice group is well placed to advise on a range of of transactions, such as M&A and divestments, including the Mexican aspects of cross-border deals. The law firm is regularly retained by Mexican and multinational clients hailing from a variety of industries, including energy, infrastructure and technology.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas advised General de Alquiler de Maquinaria on the acquisition of 60% of the share capital of OZMAQ.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas demonstrates a profound knowledge of the matter, operating at peak performance.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentLatin America

  • The service at Cuatrecasas is top notch; I couldn't ask for more. I completely recommend the firm for M&A mandates.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Iván Libenson
    Iván Libenson

    Iván Libenson

    Proficient partner Iván Libenson continues receiving endorsement from market commentators for his activity in notable M&A mandates in Mexico.

    • Iván Libenson is a great lawyer with international experience and an understanding of the needs of his clients.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentLatin America

    • With Iván Libenson overseeing our matters, we feel calmed. We are grateful for his support and knowledge.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentLatin America
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  • Santiago Ferrer
    Santiago Ferrer

    Santiago Ferrer

    Significant partner Santiago Ferrer maintains a strong reputation in the corporate sphere in Mexico. He is noted for his activity in M&A deals in the energy and technology spheres.

    • Santiago Ferrer is excellent to work with. He foresees issues and proposes solutions in advance.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentLatin America

    • Santiago Ferrer is solid in all respects. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his service.

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