Nader Hayaux & Goebel

Chairman: Hans P. Goebel C.

Number of partners worldwide: 20

Of counsels worldwide: 3

Number of other attorneys worldwide: 38

Firm Overview:

Nader, Hayaux & Goebel (NHG)is a leading Mexican law firm with a strong presence across key practice areas, including mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, securities and capital markets, structured finance, telecommunications, tax, insurance and reinsurance, project finance, real estate, ESG, environmental law, energy and infrastructure, restructuring, government procurement, and antitrust. NHG is composed of 20 partners, 3 Of Counsel, and over 40 associates.

The firm has played a central role in many of Mexico’s most complex and high-profile M&A and financing transactions, including capital markets and private equity deals, leveraged buyouts, syndicated loans, PPPs, leasing, and insurance-related transactions. NHG advises on regulatory matters and government procurement and represents top-tier domestic and international corporations, financial institutions, and governmental entities. It is the only Mexican firm with an office in London and maintains close working relationships with leading law firms around the world.

Antitrust:

NHG’s antitrust practice provides comprehensive services, including merger control, investigations into monopolistic practices, compliance programs, bidding procedures, and market regulation advice.

Banking and Finance:

NHG's banking and finance team is one of the largest in Mexico, with more than 30 years of experience. Known for its depth, creativity, and technical expertise, the team advises on commercial and syndicated loans, project finance, ESG financing, structured finance, debt restructuring, asset-backed lending, acquisition and export finance, among others. The practice plays a key role in capital markets, securitizations, real estate finance, workouts, insolvencies, and financial regulation.

Capital Markets:

The team advises on domestic and international offerings of equity and debt securities, tender offers, structured products, and hybrid instruments. It works with issuers, underwriters, investors, and regulators, and is known for developing innovative solutions for complex transactions, including Fibras, CKDs, and compliance with ongoing reporting obligations.

Environmental and Water Resources:

The firm’s environmental team advises on environmental impact, hazardous substances, GMOs, endangered species, land use, emissions, climate change, and decarbonization. It also covers site remediation, waste management, and environmental liabilities. NHG helps clients navigate complex multi-tiered regulation in Mexico and supports industries with high water and environmental footprints in aligning with emerging technologies and exceeding compliance standards.

Energy and Infrastructure:

The team has deep experience in energy and infrastructure projects, including PPPs, energy funds, toll roads, airport deals, and transactions involving Pemex and CFE. NHG is a trusted advisor on both development and financing of large-scale infrastructure.

Insurance and Reinsurance:

The firm advises major global insurers and reinsurers operating in Mexico and Latin America on regulatory compliance, transactional matters, operations, and interaction with government authorities.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):

The M&A team advises Mexican and international clients on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including joint ventures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, stock and asset deals, takeovers, shareholder disputes, reorganizations, and regulatory compliance. NHG has particular expertise in financial sector transactions and privatizations, and regularly counsels public and regulated entities in sectors such as finance, infrastructure, telecom, and real estate.

Real Estate:

NHG advises on the structuring, financing, development, and marketing of commercial, industrial, tourism, and residential projects. The firm has significant experience in real estate funds (public and private), including CKDs, mortgage-backed securities, securitization of rental flows, fractional ownership schemes, and joint ventures, as well as related capital markets transactions.

Restructuring and Insolvency:

NHG has advised secured and unsecured creditors on over US$20 billion in restructuring transactions involving asset divestitures, leveraged buyouts, debt swaps, repurchases, debt-to-equity conversions, and refinancing through various legal structures.

Structured Finance:

NHG has extensive experience in securitizing a wide variety of assets and future flows, including credit card receivables, toll roads, government payments, PPP revenues, mortgages, auto loans, consumer receivables, freight, airfare receivables, lease flows, and more.

Tax:

The tax team offers strategic advice on domestic and cross-border tax matters, M&A, reorganizations, equity investments, capital markets, and tax-efficient structuring for public and private entities.

Telecommunications:

NHG has advised on major telecom transactions involving compliance, M&A, divestitures, and financing in the satellite, broadcasting, and mobile communications sectors.

Other offices:London

Languages:

English, French, Spanish.