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General Business Law: Monterrey - Mexico

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What the Team is Known For

Santos Elizondo has an outstanding full-service local practice that occupies a front-running position in the Monterrey legal market. Its lawyers earn plaudits for advising clients on corporate transactions and banking and finance operations. The firm boasts further prowess in dispute resolution mandates and tax law, and also advises on areas such as energy, projects and real estate. The firm's client roster encompasses companies from the oil and gas, manufacturing and telecoms fields.

Work Highlights

  • Santos Elizondo advised Ovniver Group and its shareholders on the sale Cemix, a construction materials company with operations in Mexico and Central America, in a transaction valued at USD815 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Luis Santos Theriot
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Luis Santos Theriot
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Senior Statespeople

Senior statesperson Luis Santos Theriot benefits from a longstanding track record in the Monterrey tax arena, and normally acts as a tax adviser on corporate and transactional deals.

Luis Santos Theriot displays excellent client service and attention, as well as professionalism and effectiveness.

Guillermo Cantú Treviño
Guillermo Cantú Treviño
Star Individuals

Star individual Guillermo Cantú Treviño boasts remarkable experience in the Monterrey legal market and has an active cross-border M&A, banking and finance, and capital markets practice.

Guillermo is distinguished by his integrity. He doesn't look to cut corners or find grey areas in the law, which I appreciate because he works in a clean and transparent manner.

Guillermo Cantú Treviño stands out for his frankness, professionalism, attention to detail, creativity when solving complex legal issues, and for his strong business acumen.

In Nuevo León, to reveal that Guillermo Cantú is your legal adviser, it gives you a lot of credibility. His service is incredible and I have nothing but extraordinary comments to say about him.

Ricardo Martínez Leal
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Ricardo Martínez Leal
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Band 1

Solid partner Ricardo Martínez Leal makes his debut in the rankings this year, earning praise from the market for his dispute resolution practice in Monterrey.

Ricardo Martínez Leal is a true professional. He is an honest and trustworthy lawyer with deep knowledge of the commercial litigation field, which undoubtedly makes him a valuable asset to the firm.

César Guillermo Meraz Barbosa
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César Guillermo Meraz Barbosa
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Band 2

César Guillermo Meraz Barbosa is often seen advising on the tax aspects of M&A deals. He also boasts experience in litigation before the Mexican Supreme Court.

César Guillermo Meraz Barbosa is a very capable and focused tax lawyer.

Mario Alberto Zambrano-Ábrego
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Mario Alberto Zambrano-Ábrego
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Band 2
Key partner Mario Alberto Zambrano-Ábrego is lauded by the market for his experience in leading corporate and financial transactions in Monterrey.

Mario Alberto Zambrano-Ábrego is an excellent lawyer who skilfully combines his technical knowledge with a friendly manner to resolve the matters we entrust to him.

Eduardo Botello
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Eduardo Botello
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Band 3

Partner Eduardo Botello receives effusive commendations from market onlookers for his activity in the corporate and financial legal market in Monterrey.

Eduardo Botello is very professional and someone who inspires great trust and confidence. Without a doubt, he is a highly capable lawyer who listens carefully to his client.

Gerardo Guajardo
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Gerardo Guajardo
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Gerardo Guajardo receives endorsement from market commentators in Monterrey for his expertise in competition law, M&A and financing.

Gerardo Guajardo is a great professional who gives us a strong sense of trust and confidence in the matters we handle with him. He gives accurate recommendations that safeguard our interests.

Ramiro Villarreal de la Garza
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Ramiro Villarreal de la Garza
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Ramiro Villarreal de la Garza earns a spot in this year's rankings, debuting after receiving strong market praise for his commercial expertise in Monterrey.

Ramiro Villarreal's response time and knowledge are remarkable. The problems we face are complex, but once he takes charge, the speed with which issues and information unfold is astounding.

Ranked Lawyers at
Santos Elizondo S.C.

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Corporate/Commercial: Monterrey

Guillermo Cantú Treviño
Guillermo Cantú Treviño
Star Individuals
Mario Alberto Zambrano-Ábrego
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Mario Alberto Zambrano-Ábrego
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Band 2
Eduardo Botello
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Eduardo Botello
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Band 3
Gerardo Guajardo
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Gerardo Guajardo
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Up and Coming
Ramiro Villarreal de la Garza
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Ramiro Villarreal de la Garza
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Up and Coming
Dispute Resolution: Monterrey

Ricardo Martínez Leal
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Ricardo Martínez Leal
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Band 1
Tax: Monterrey

Luis Santos Theriot
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Luis Santos Theriot
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Senior Statespeople
César Guillermo Meraz Barbosa
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César Guillermo Meraz Barbosa
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Band 2