Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Mexico
2 years ranked
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Michell is a founding partner at Nader Hayaux Goebel with more than 35 years of experience advising domestic and international clients on complex financing, M&A, capital markets, real estate and restructuring transactions. Throughout his career, he has participated in many of Mexico's largest and most sophisticated transactions, including the development of innovative financial products and structures that have significantly influenced the country's banking, real estate and capital markets sectors.
His experience includes advising on landmark M&A transactions such as GE's sale of its real estate business to Blackstone, MetLife's acquisition of Aseguradora Hidalgo, Grupo Salinas' sale of Iusacell to AT&T, and VINCI Airports' acquisition of an equity interest in OMA. He has also advised on complex acquisition financings, structured finance transactions, infrastructure and power projects, and some of Mexico's most significant debt restructurings, including AHMSA, GEO, URBI, Iusacell and Grupo México.
Michell has extensive experience advising financial institutions, private equity sponsors and public companies on leveraged acquisitions, cross-border investments, banking and insurance transactions, FIBRAs, CKDs, debt offerings and public-private partnerships. He also advised the Mexican Government on the legal framework for public-private partnerships and has represented governmental authorities in the development of investment, budgetary and tax legislation.
In addition to his transactional practice, Michell advises clients on complex corporate reorganisations, shareholder disputes, government claims, internal investigations, compliance matters and issues relating to material non-public information (MNPI).
Graduated as an Attorney from Universidad Iberoamericana Law School (summa cum laude).
He received his LL.M. in Comparative Law from Georgetown University and his law degree (summa cum laude) from Universidad Iberoamericana, where he also lectured in Corporate, Commercial and Comparative Law.
Michell regularly writes articles on his areas of expertise. Recent examples include co-author Chambers and Partners, Mexico's overview since 2019 to date, Mexico Corporate M&A Chapter since 2020 to date, Mexico Banking & Finance Chapter 2023; Latin Lawyer – Bank Financing Mexico 2019.
Provided by Chambers
Outstanding practitioner and founding partner Michell Nader Schekaiban has a long-standing track record in banking and finance in Mexico. He possesses extensive capabilities assisting both lenders and borrowers with project and corporate finance.
Established partner Michell Nader Schekaiban benefits from a wealth of experience in restructuring and workouts in the Mexican market. He has a remarkable track record of cross-border mandates involving the US and Mexico.
Noted partner Michell Nader Schekaiban continues to demonstrate significant expertise advising clients on real estate finance mandates, joint ventures and share purchases in the real estate sphere.
Provided by Chambers
Michell Nader Schekaiban is one of the best banking and finance lawyers in Mexico. His expertise in the field, strong negotiation skills and deep understanding of the complexities of transactional matters are crucial to achieving the required results.
Michell Nader Schekaiban is not only one of the leading lawyers in Mexico, but also one of the best finance lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of working with.
Michell Nader Schekaiban is the single best capital markets lawyer in Mexico.
Michell Nader Schekaiban is more than a great lawyer; he is a key figure in our company's success.
Michell Nader Schekaiban is highly professional and very knowledgeable in the M&A field.
Michell Nader Schekaiban is a lawyer with significant experience in the restructuring field. He has a perspective that aligns well with major foreign investors.
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