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Santos Elizondo S.C.

Tax: Monterrey

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico

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Santos Elizondo S.C.

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Tax: Monterrey - Mexico

Band 1

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, labour and tax matters, 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Santos Elizondo's Monterrey-based lawyers advised Grupo Madisa on a cross-border debt refinancing comprising USD100 million notes and a USD50 million private shelf facility, with a total value of USD150 million.

Strengths

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  • Santos Elizondo gives me complete confidence in its decisions, and I feel I can trust the firm completely. Its size and depth of knowledge are highly impressive, and I particularly value its long-term vision, corporate focus and ability to combine legal and business strategy.

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  • Santos Elizondo’s main strength is its high level of technical expertise, combined with the confidence it inspires at every stage of the process. The firm demonstrates legal mastery, clarity in its recommendations and reliability in execution, providing peace of mind and certainty.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Luis Santos Theriot
    Luis Santos Theriot

    Luis Santos Theriot

    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's extensive professional experience, intelligence and knowledge of the business are fundamental in helping guide our matters.

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  • Guillermo Cantú Treviño
    Guillermo Cantú Treviño

    Guillermo Cantú Treviño

    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 Cantú Treviño is very clear and precise in his advice as well as in the implementation of solutions.

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    • Guillermo Cantú Treviño is an excellent legal adviser and a great asset to the company. He has extensive experience that he applies in every situation he faces.

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    • Guillermo Cantú Treviño impresses with his extensive legal knowledge and experience.

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  • César Guillermo Meraz Barbosa
    César Guillermo Meraz Barbosa

    César Guillermo Meraz Barbosa

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

    • César Guillermo Meraz Barbosa is extremely knowledgeable, highly practical and always puts the client's needs first. He has earned our complete trust.

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    • César Guillermo Meraz Barbosa is a leading authority in tax matters. His experience and strategic insight preserve and enhance the value of our company.

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  • Mario Alberto Zambrano-Ábrego
    Mario Alberto Zambrano-Ábrego

    Mario Alberto Zambrano-Ábrego

    Distinguished 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 combines the necessary assertiveness to protect his clients with the diplomatic intelligence needed to close a deal. He is a lawyer you want on your side of the fence.

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    • Mario Alberto Zambrano-Ábrego is always attentive and accurate in his recommendations. I have complete confidence in him.

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  • Miguel Angel Abramo-Martínez
    Miguel Angel Abramo-Martínez

    Miguel Angel Abramo-Martínez

    Pre-eminent partner Miguel Angel Abramo-Martínez is recognised by market commentators for his strength in dispute resolution, particularly in white-collar disputes and civil and commercial litigation.

    • Miguel Angel Abramo-Martínez demonstrates professionalism, commitment and responsibility, providing a responsive and personalised service. He delivers the qualities required for strong criminal law advice.

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    • Miguel Angel Abramo-Martínez is an extraordinary professional and a person of great integrity. I have complete trust in him, and he consistently guides me in the right direction.

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  • Ricardo Martínez Leal
    Ricardo Martínez Leal

    Ricardo Martínez Leal

    Pre-eminent partner Ricardo Martínez Leal continues to earn praise from the market for his dispute resolution practice in Monterrey.

    • Ricardo Martínez Leal is undoubtedly one of the lawyers with whom I build the most valuable relationships in our company. He is a trusted adviser whose opinion consistently brings clarity to key decision-making moments.

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    • Ricardo Martínez Leal boasts ability, intuition and professionalism.

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  • Eduardo Botello
    Eduardo Botello

    Eduardo Botello

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

    • Eduardo Botello excels at structuring and resolving highly complex matters, particularly in transactions with relevant regulatory components.

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  • Eduardo Manuel Garza-Etienne
    Eduardo Manuel Garza-Etienne

    Eduardo Manuel Garza-Etienne

    Dynamic partner Eduardo Manuel Garza-Etienne is commended by clients for his corporate practice in the Monterrey market.

    • Eduardo Manuel Garza-Etienne is highly experienced and knowledgeable. He is someone you can trust implicitly.

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  • David Noel Jiménez Chapa
    David Noel Jiménez Chapa

    David Noel Jiménez Chapa

    Up-and-coming partner David Noel Jiménez Chapa receives strong client endorsement for his expertise in labour matters in Monterrey.

    • David Noel Jiménez Chapa's ability to address issues with legal depth and sound professional judgement inspires complete confidence in the quality of his advice. His recommendations go beyond legal matters and are strategically aligned with our operational and commercial needs.

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  • Ramiro Villarreal de la Garza
    Ramiro Villarreal de la Garza

    Ramiro Villarreal de la Garza

    Up-and-coming partner Ramiro Villarreal de la Garza continues to receive strong market praise for his commercial expertise in Monterrey.

    • Ramiro Villarreal de la Garza is a very good negotiator and is tactful in handling challenging situations.

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  • Viviana Villarreal
    Viviana Villarreal

    Viviana Villarreal

    Associate-to-watch Viviana Villarreal earns positive recognition for her work in the corporate sphere in Monterrey.

    • Viviana Villarreal is an excellent lawyer; she is very organised and detail-oriented.

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