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Humberto Botti

Humberto Botti

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Capital Markets.

Career

Among others, Mr. Botti represents investment banks, private equity funds and corporations in domestic and cross-border acquisitions and divestitures. He also represents underwriters, investors and issuers in equity, convertible securities, mezzanine and other debt investment and financing transactions. Mr. Botti has represented AT&T in the sale of its equity stake in América Móvil and the acquisition of Nextel Mexico and Grupo Axo in its joint venture with PHV as well as in the acquisitions in its acquisitions of “The Athelete’s Foot”, “Privalia México” and “C&A México”. In private equity transactions, he has represented CDPQ, Apollo, Glisco Partners, Southern Cross, Eton Park, Turnspire Capital, KPS Capital Partners and Advent International.

In 2020 he was the only professional in Mexico and Latin America recognized by GlobalM&Anetwork as Americas Rising Star Dealmaker for his leadership in the M&A and private equity markets.

Prior to re-joining the firm, Mr. Botti worked as an investment banker for Goldman Sachs´ Mexico City office where he participated in the execution of several M&A and capital market transactions focused on Mexico and Latin America.

He has been professor of Corporate and Financial Law at Universidad Iberoamericana. Mr. Botti worked as Foreign Associate in the New York office of Skadden, Arps, Slate; Meagher & Flom LLP in 2007 and 2008.

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association.

Personal

Mr. Botti received his law degree (JD) from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City in 2005 and obtained his M.B.A. degree from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business in 2012 with emphasis in finance and accounting and has been a FINRA Series 79 accredited financial advisor.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Mexico

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Noted partner Humberto Botti is active in corporate acquisitions in Mexico, garnering client praise for his performance in deals.

Strengths

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  • Humberto Botti has a keen sense for business, and the unique ability to think through issues and their implications to form clear recommendations for his clients.

    Corporate/M&A: The EliteChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. (36)

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