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Provided by Daniel Del Río
Banking & Finance • Mergers & Acquisitions • Corporate Governance
Daniel Del Río specializes in corporate, M&A, and transactional practice, with extensive experience in foreign investment, international and financial agreements, joint ventures, real estate, antitrust, banking securities, and insurance.
With over 40 years of experience, Daniel has advised medium and large companies on M&A, compliance, international transactions, and business strategies. He has played a key role in restructuring Mexico’s Pro Bono sector, actively promoting the participation of Mexican lawyers through the Barra Mexicana Foundation, where he served as president. Daniel is also deeply involved in non-profit foundations and associations.
Before joining SMPS Legal, Daniel led the corporate and M&A practices at one of Mexico’s largest and most prestigious law firms.
Daniel has been recognized by leading legal publications, including Chambers & Partners (Global and Latin America), Legal 500 as a top lawyer in Mexico, Best Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal (“WWL”) as a Global Elite Thought Leader, and LACCA Approved in mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. He is the author of numerous articles and chapters on M&A, E-commerce, real estate, infrastructure, corporate governance, and compliance.
- Chair, Legal Practice Division (LPD), International Bar Association (IBA)
- Member, IBA Management Board
- Member of the Board of Directors of various companies
Daniel has authored various articles and chapters on mergers and acquisitions, e-commerce, real estate, infrastructure, corporate governance, and compliance. In recent years, he has contributed in two articles with Lexlatin:
1. La IBA como foro de liderazgo para la práctica corporativa internacional, highlighting the role of the IBA and corporate/M&A practices in global business law.
2. Nearshoring: ¿qué hace a México más atractivo frente a otros países?, exploring Mexico’s competitive advantages for manufacturing investment.
Dedicated to advancing legal excellence, Daniel combines decades of experience with active leadership in global legal forums, fostering collaboration and innovation in the legal profession.
Advises medium and large corporations in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing and industrial, automotive, and financial institutions.
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Automotive
- Financial Institutions
Mexico
Spanish and English
- Advising medium and large corporations on M&A, corporate governance, and compliance matters.
- Leading cross-border transactions involving foreign investment and international agreements.
- Representing clients in real estate, infrastructure, and regulated industries.
- Providing strategic counsel to boards of directors on corporate governance.
- Acting as a thought leader in the global legal profession through IBA leadership roles.
Tulane University
MBA
1981 - 1983
Universidad La Salle
Law Degree
1975 - 1980
Ranked Lawyer (Mexico)
Chambers Latin America 2025
2025
Ranked Lawyer (Mexico)
Chambers Global 2024
2024
Recommended Lawyer
Legal 500 Latin America 2025
2025
Highly Regarded Lawyer
IFLR1000 2025
2025
Global Elite Thought Leader
Who’s Who Legal
Recognized Lawyer
Best Lawyers
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Daniel Del Río has excellent commercial vision and understanding of our company.
Daniel Del Río has excellent commercial vision and understanding of our company.
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MARKETSTAR FIRMÓ UN ACUERDO DE VENTA DE ACTIVOS POR USD 62 MILLONES DE DÓLARES CON WASATCH PROPERTY
Por: Socios Daniel Del Río y Amilcar García, y sus Asociados Francisco Matus, Luis Álvarez y Natalia Espinoza.
MARKETSTAR SIGNED AN ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR USD 62 MILLION TO WASATCH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC.
By: Partners Daniel Del Río and Amilcar García, and its Associates Francisco Matus, Luis Álvarez and Natalia Espinoza.
AON CORPORATION ASSET PURCHASE SALE AGREEMENT WITH SPENDER STUART IRELAND FOR US 45 MILLION DOLLARS
By: Daniel del Río and Amilcar García.
GRUPO PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE ENTER INTO A USD 2 MILLION DOLLARS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ARANCIA
Partners: Daniel del Río and Amilcar García. Associates: Natalia Espinoza (M&A), Ricardo Evangelista and Mariana Arrieta (Environmental), Francisco Matus and Alejandro Martínez (Tax), Julio Copo (Regulatory and Administrative), Luis Alvarez and Jimena Olivera (Labor)
USD 27,3 million Asset Purchase Agreement by Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC and KTRI Holdings Inc.
By: Daniel Del Rio (Partner), Amilcar García Cortés (Partner) and the associates Natalia Espinoza Andrade, Felix Ponce Nava Cortés, Francisco Matus, Luis A. Álvarez Cervantes.
REFORMS TO THE GENERAL LAW ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Lic. Daniel Del Rio - [email protected] Lic. Ricardo Evangelista - [email protected] Loc. Mariana Arrieta - [email protected]
Basham
MARKETSTAR FIRMÓ UN ACUERDO DE VENTA DE ACTIVOS POR USD 62 MILLONES DE DÓLARES CON WASATCH PROPERTY
Por: Socios Daniel Del Río y Amilcar García, y sus Asociados Francisco Matus, Luis Álvarez y Natalia Espinoza.
MARKETSTAR SIGNED AN ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR USD 62 MILLION TO WASATCH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC.
By: Partners Daniel Del Río and Amilcar García, and its Associates Francisco Matus, Luis Álvarez and Natalia Espinoza.
AON CORPORATION ASSET PURCHASE SALE AGREEMENT WITH SPENDER STUART IRELAND FOR US 45 MILLION DOLLARS
By: Daniel del Río and Amilcar García.
GRUPO PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE ENTER INTO A USD 2 MILLION DOLLARS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ARANCIA
Partners: Daniel del Río and Amilcar García. Associates: Natalia Espinoza (M&A), Ricardo Evangelista and Mariana Arrieta (Environmental), Francisco Matus and Alejandro Martínez (Tax), Julio Copo (Regulatory and Administrative), Luis Alvarez and Jimena Olivera (Labor)
USD 27,3 million Asset Purchase Agreement by Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC and KTRI Holdings Inc.
By: Daniel Del Rio (Partner), Amilcar García Cortés (Partner) and the associates Natalia Espinoza Andrade, Felix Ponce Nava Cortés, Francisco Matus, Luis A. Álvarez Cervantes.
REFORMS TO THE GENERAL LAW ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Lic. Daniel Del Rio - [email protected] Lic. Ricardo Evangelista - [email protected] Loc. Mariana Arrieta - [email protected]
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