Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Santamarina y Steta SC
We have experience in all kinds of financial transactions, including syndicated lending. We represent Mexican and foreign lenders and borrowers in many financial transactions, including asset financing, derivatives, project finance, securitization, and structured finance.
We advise on all types of loan financing (both secured and unsecured) and we are pioneers in development of PPP projects in Mexico. We act as Mexican counsel in syndicated transactions, representing the administrative and collateral agents in syndicated loans, one of the syndicate participants, or the Mexican borrower.
We represent clients in complex, innovative and multi-jurisdictional cases that require our experience in major markets.
Ours is a truly global, full-service practice. We represent relevant governmental agencies, both local and foreign, state-owned and private banking institutions and private investment companies in all phases of project development.
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Santamarina y Steta is a longstanding firm that has a well-known projects department in Mexico. The legal team is well versed in energy projects, boasting particular activity in the financing and refinancing of power plants. Santamarina y Steta benefits from additional expertise in handling transport and social infrastructure projects, as well as infrastructure matters for the agricultural and forestry sectors.
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Santamarina y Steta advised SMBC, MUFG and DEG on the granting of a credit for the construction of a storage and distribution terminal for petroleum products in Mexico.
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Santamarina y Steta have specialised lawyers with the experience and knowledge needed to provide great advice to their clients. Their dedication and professionalism are evident.
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Mexico City-based partner and co-head of department Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero can claim solid experience representing lenders in infrastructure project finance transactions, covering a variety of sectors.
Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is a very devoted lawyer who delivers what he promises in his services.
Based in Mexico City, projects partner Sergio Chagoya co-heads Santamarina y Steta's projects department and remains active on energy projects, as well as social infrastructure.
Sergio Chagoya is a very professional lawyer who inspires confidence; he clearly knows what he is doing.
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