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Sainz Abogados

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


Sainz Abogados

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Our team has an active and diversified insolvency & restructurings practice, including: work-outs, restructurings (in-court & out-of-court), concurso procedures, reorganizations, cross-border insolvency procedures and bankruptcy.

Sainz Abogados  provides prompt, responsive, creative and expert insolvency & restructuring representation, including advising clients, domestic and international, in the transactional, legal and procedural aspects of insolvency & bankruptcy matters. 

We view litigation as a business strategy and as an investment decision for our clients, acknowledging that they are not in the “litigation business” and that it is in our clients’ interests for us to promptly and vigilantly explore every alternative avenue for dispute resolution. We believe in aggressive strategies and management case when appropriate. Our litigation practice has the intellectual depth and creativity to resolve successfully any type of legal dispute arising in Mexico, including domestic and cross-border insolvency and bankruptcy matters and litigation.

We have proven efficiency in a wide range of complex and critical restructuring & insolvency matters involving issues of unsecured creditors, secured creditors, derivatives, bonds, notes, commercial paper, domestic and foreign claims.

Industries (7)

  • Financial Services
  • Banks
  • Energy
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Telecommunications
  • Mining & Metals

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Mexico

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Sainz Abogados' heavyweight practice group is renowned for its experience and activity in the bankruptcy and restructuring fields in Mexico. The team offers particular expertise in representing both debtors and creditors in 'concursos mercantiles'. Sainz Abogados has gained additional recognition for its role in advising on complex debt restructuring mandates. The department routinely acts for clients across the manufacturing, finance, engineering and construction sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Sainz Abogados advised Aeroméxico on the implementation of its Chapter 11 restructuring plan, which included its efforts to re-list its securities on the NYSE and the BMV.

Strengths

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  • Sainz Abogados have extensive experience in restructurings in Mexico. The lawyers have strong persuasive and negotiation skills and an exceptional work ethic.

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  • Sainz Abogados have very solid knowledge of the restructuring landscape in Mexico. The lawyers are able to achieve the expected results within the required timeframes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alejandro Sainz Orantes
    Band 1Alejandro Sainz Orantes

    Alejandro Sainz Orantes

    Stellar partner Alejandro Sainz Orantes actively advises a roster of debtors and creditors on bankruptcy matters in Mexico. Peers recognise his extensive expertise in handling 'concursos mercantiles' and debt restructuring.

    • Alejandro has extensive experience in restructuring and the ability to manage multiple issues at once while staying on top of everything, as well as strong commercial and relationship-building skills.

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    • Alejandro Sainz Orantes is highly intelligent, dedicated, driven and sophisticated. He is able to understand any issue quickly and is an expert in coming up with creative solutions.

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  • Band 3Santiago Alessio-Robles
    Band 3Santiago Alessio-Robles

    Santiago Alessio-Robles

    Partner Santiago Alessio-Robles assists national and international clients with an array of bankruptcy and restructuring mandates, providing additional expertise in transactional matters in Mexico.

    • Santiago Alessio-Robles has a good level of knowledge of restructuring matters, as well as strong commercial skills. He also possesses the ability to react and respond quickly.

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  • Up and ComingRodrigo Guaida Azar
    Up and ComingRodrigo Guaida Azar

    Rodrigo Guaida Azar

    Up-and-coming partner Rodrigo Guaida Azar makes his debut in the rankings this year, earning praise from the market for his bankruptcy and restructuring practice in Mexico.

    • Rodrigo Guaida Azar is a very professional and proactive lawyer with deep knowledge of the bankruptcy and restructuring arena in Mexico.

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