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Santamarina y Steta SC

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


Santamarina y Steta SC

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Prominent within the firm’s corporate practice, is the complex area of mergers and acquisitions. Whether representing the prospective acquirer, seller, or the target company in a transaction, our lawyers will protect the client’s interest and help achieve the intended goals, complying with relevant requirements in a practical and business-oriented approach. 

Our M&A lawyers provide each client with an overall analysis, suggest structures and strategies and carry out due diligence examinations of the target company. Our services are tailored to the type of transaction and the applicable industry, assessing associated risks and contingency factors. 

In doing so, we coordinate internally among specialists within the firm throughout our different practice areas and offices —including antitrust, tax, environmental, and labour, so that we may handle any issues that arise during the course of negotiations or the implementation of the transactions. We also participate in drafting, reviewing and negotiating transactional documents. 

We advise on the strategy to follow regarding governmental permits and clearances, including authorizations from the Competition Commission, and provide representation with government agencies on applications for authorizations, opinions, or criteria, as each transaction may require.

Clients (9)

  • Kimberly-Clark de México, S.A.B. de C.V.
  • Verdad Exploration Mexico, LLC
  • WSP Latin America Holdings
  • Topaz Holding
  • Peninsula Capital
  • Galem Energy, S.A.P.I. de C.V.
  • Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A.B. de C.V.
  • Lonza Group AG
  • AVX Corporation

Industries (13)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Mexico

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Santamarina y Steta is an established player in the Mexican market that fields a noteworthy team of corporate law specialists. With offices in Mexico City, Monterrey and Querétaro, the law firm remains involved in advising domestic and foreign clients on various corporate operations, encompassing joint ventures, acquisitions and corporate restructurings. The legal team is also skilled at handling varied types of corporate governance mandates, including shareholders agreements, due diligence procedures and contractual matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Santamarina y Steta assisted Aviva with the Mexican aspects of its acquisition of Probitas. The matter was valued at GBP249 million.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Santamarina y Steta are very qualified and provide an excellent service. They are responsive and attentive to our needs and consider the commercial implications of their advice.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Alberto Saavedra
    Band 3Alberto Saavedra

    Alberto Saavedra

    Mexico City-based practitioner Alberto Saavedra has long-standing experience dealing with an array of corporate matters, encompassing M&A deals and joint venture agreements.

  • Band 3Jorge León-Orantes
    Band 3Jorge León-Orantes

    Jorge León-Orantes

    Based in Mexico City, experienced practitioner Jorge León-Orantes benefits from a solid track record assisting clients from the technology, media and chemical industries with their M&A deals in Mexico.
    • Jorge León-Orantes is a very technically proficient and solid M&A lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero
    Band 3Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero

    Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero

    Partner Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero possesses expertise in corporate acquisitions in Mexico.

    • Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is highly responsive, well connected and very smart.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Pablo Laresgoiti
    Band 4Pablo Laresgoiti

    Pablo Laresgoiti

    Partner Pablo Laresgoiti continues to receive strong feedback from peers and clients alike for his activity in corporate mandates in Mexico, including M&A and joint ventures.

    • Pablo Laresgoiti is a great lawyer who is always available and attentive to every detail.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America

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