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Nader Hayaux & Goebel

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


Nader Hayaux & Goebel

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About

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Our Banking and Finance Practice Group is one of the largest groups of attorneys of its type in Mexico and for several years has been ranked by Chambers & Partners as Band 1 for its superior service.

Our clients benefit both from a wealth of expertise in our financial practice and the support of other practices of the Firm including M&A, tax, real estate, securities and infrastructure, among others.

Our practice advises leading global financial institutions, including commercial banks, investment banks, finance companies, export credit agencies, hedge funds, insurance companies, leasing companies, mutual funds, asset-based lenders, pension fund vehicles and other institutional investors. 

We play a prominent role in all areas of the banking and finance spectrum, including capital markets, securitization, structured finance, equity offerings, equity funds, leveraged buyouts, insurance, leasing, corporate lending, real estate finance, project finance, workouts, insolvencies and restructurings, among others. We also regularly advise clients in a variety of regulatory matters.

Our Group’s unmatched strength and depth allows the Firm to react quickly and to simultaneously handle complex and time-sensitive transactions in a successful manner without compromising the quality of its legal services or the responsiveness of its lawyers.

Clients (12)

  • HSBC
  • BBVA
  • Prudential
  • Scotiabank
  • CitiBanamex
  • Banco Sabadell
  • Bancomext
  • Banorte
  • MetLife
  • Wells Fargo
  • IDB
  • Santander

Industries (10)

  • global financial institutions
  • commercial banks
  • finance companies
  • export credit agencies
  • hedge funds
  • insurance companies
  • leasing companies
  • mutual funds
  • asset-based lenders
  • other institutional investors

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Mexico

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Nader Hayaux & Goebel is a top-tier multi-practice firm in Mexico with an acclaimed banking and finance department that is frequently sought out by domestic and international financiers to assist with corporate and project finance mandates. The department provides assistance with structured finance deals relating to the development of real estate assets and infrastructure projects. The firm's client roster is drawn from numerous sectors including financial services, real estate and hospitality.

Work Highlights

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  • Nader Hayaux & Goebel advised Bancomext, as lender, on a USD120 million secured term loan granted in favour of CIBanco, as trustee of an administration trust, to enable Operimsa to refinance a loan and acquire and invest in properties in Mexico.

Strengths

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  • The service provided by Nader Hayaux & Goebel is outstanding. They are able to meet all relevant deadlines with ease, and the team is extremely responsive throughout deals.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Nader Hayaux & Goebel is a high-level law firm with excellent lawyers whose vision is always business-oriented. They are focused on detecting and mitigating risks.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Michell Nader Schekaiban
    Band 1Michell Nader Schekaiban

    Michell Nader Schekaiban

    Outstanding practitioner and founding partner Michell Nader Schekaiban has a long-standing track record in banking and finance in Mexico. He possesses extensive capabilities assisting both lenders and borrowers with project and corporate finance.

    • Michell Nader Schekaiban is an industry benchmark with deep knowledge of financial matters. He has extraordinary personal qualities and is a top-tier lawyer whom I respect and admire.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Michell Nader Schekaiban is a legend in finance. It's truly admirable to see how he works and resolves issues; he does an impeccable job.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Hans Goebel Caviedes
    Band 2Hans Goebel Caviedes

    Hans Goebel Caviedes

    Mexico City-based partner Hans Goebel Caviedes is praised by his clients for his service and commercial awareness. He has expertise in assisting clients with financial matters, including secured loans, syndicated credit agreements and the acquisition of notes.

    • Hans Goebel Caviedes has deep expertise and consistently anticipates potential scenarios.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Julián Garza Castañeda
    Band 2Julián Garza Castañeda

    Julián Garza Castañeda

    Well-regarded Mexico City-based practitioner Julian Garza Castañeda is recognised in the banking and finance space, offering his extensive experience to banks involved in financial transactions, including the acquisition and refinancing of notes.
    • Julian Garza Castañeda has a great commercial attitude and strong negotiation skills, along with a willingness to collaborate and provide his advice and perspective.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Javier Arreola Espinosa
    Band 4Javier Arreola Espinosa

    Javier Arreola Espinosa

    Mexico City-based banking and finance partner Javier Arreola Espinosa can claim experience advising on corporate, asset and project finance. He benefits from a particular prowess assisting clients from the infrastructure sector.
    • Javier Arreola Espinosa is fantastic. I would highly recommend him.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

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