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Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C.

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C.

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We are experts in the operations of Mexican companies, as well as in advising multinational companies doing business in Mexico, either directly or through Mexican subsidiaries or affiliates.

Our corporate practice includes all kinds of legal matters related to the activities of Mexican companies, such as: their organization, the decision-making process, corporate management and governance, mergers, acquisitions, divestments, dissolutions, purchase and sale of assets; corporate finance, joint ventures, private equity and venture capital investments and corporate reorganizations.

We also interpret and apply the current regulations for industrial sectors such as high technology, telecommunications, auto parts and pharmaceutical, among others.

Our team of lawyers has broad experience in the acquisition and sale of every kind of Mexican companies sectors and the implementation of shareholder control transfer and asset sales mechanisms. We have acted as advisors for investment funds, selling shareholders, purchasing shareholders and the target companies themselves.

We structure, implement and close company mergers, stock acquisitions and the purchase and sale of ongoing business concerns. 

We have been actively involved in the privatization processes of some of Mexico’s leading industrial and financial companies.

As a part of our mergers and acquisitions practice, we prepare concentration filings before the Federal Competition Commission and obtain other regulatory approvals.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Mexico

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar is an established firm in Mexico that boasts a deep bench of practitioners that is active in corporate mandates. The legal team possesses expertise in acting for clients involved in acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial agreements. The law firm's corporate department enjoys notable prowess in advising investors and financial players that are active in a wide range of sectors, including the real estate, oil and gas, and automotive industries.

Work Highlights

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  • The corporate team at Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar assisted H Code Media with a USD400 million deal, concerning the indirect acquisition of the client by Ariel Alternatives’ Project Black.

Strengths

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  • The depth and breadth of Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar's team is magnificent. The law firm has a great level of experience and its commercial awareness is very good.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentLatin America
  • Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar has exceptional knowledge of corporate issues. The team is very sophisticated and creative, always providing in-depth, executable advice.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Luis Octavio Núñez Orellana
    Band 1Luis Octavio Núñez Orellana

    Luis Octavio Núñez Orellana

    Key partner Luis Octavio Núñez Orellana is skilled at advising companies on M&A and joint venture transactions in Mexico, particularly in the real estate sphere.
    • I would undoubtedly recommend Luis Octavio Núñez Orellana. He is always attentive and involved.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentLatin America
    • Luis Octavio Núñez Orellana is an excellent lawyer who possesses a lot of experience and knowledge. He gets very involved in the business and has great commercial vision.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Daniel Kuri Breña
    Band 2Daniel Kuri Breña

    Daniel Kuri Breña

    Partner Daniel Kuri Breña benefits from a solid track record assisting clients with joint ventures and acquisitions in Mexico. He is particularly active in the finance and real estate arenas.
  • Band 4Jesús Sánchez Ugarte
    Band 4Jesús Sánchez Ugarte

    Jesús Sánchez Ugarte

    Mexico City-based partner Jesús Sánchez Ugarte continues to be active in corporate transactions, including acquisitions and joint ventures. He boasts experience advising clients hailing from the technology, manufacturing and real estate industries.

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