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Global Mexico Banking & Finance

The Global-Wide Banking & Finance section of Chambers research is a recognition of the firms adept at advising on various elements of a broad range of cross-border banking transactions, which includes advice to both borrower and lender clients. The following topics are included:

  • Acquisition finance: Transactions involving arranging finance for acquisitions acting for either the lender or the borrower.
  • General bank lending: Syndicated lending, structured finance, leveraged finance.
  • Project finance: Financing of infrastructure and industrial projects. Often arranged on a non-recourse loan basis. See also equipment finance and leasing.
  • Refinancing: The refinancing and restructuring of existing loans and debtor-in-possession financing is also included.

Rankings overview for Departments

2
Band 2
  1. White & Case SC
    White & Case SC 20 Years Ranked
  2. Greenberg Traurig, S.C.
  3. Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
3
Band 3
  1. Jones Day
    Jones Day 15 Years Ranked
  2. Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C.
    Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C. 17 Years Ranked
  3. Bufete Robles Miaja, S.C.
  4. Chávez Vargas Minutti Abogados
4
Band 4
  1. Baker McKenzie 10 Years Ranked
  2. Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells 8 Years Ranked
  3. Santamarina y Steta SC
    Santamarina y Steta SC 13 Years Ranked
  4. Gonzalez Calvillo, S.C.
  5. Villarreal, García Campuzano, Gómez y Fernández

All Departments profiles

1
Band 1
  1. Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
    1
    Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez houses a revered practice group at the forefront of the banking and finance market in Mexico. The legal team is regularly sought out by high-profile clients, encompassing leading national and international investment banks, asset managers and corporate borrowers. The banking and finance practice group possesses extensive expertise in assisting clients with high-profile financing mandates related to corporate mergers and acquisitions and complex debt refinancing. The firm acts for clients hailing from a number of sectors, including insurance, infrastructure and real estate.
  2. Galicia Abogados, S.C.
    1
    Galicia Abogados, S.C.
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Galicia Abogados is a top-tier multidisciplinary firm boasting an outstanding banking and finance department. Its seasoned legal team benefits from solid knowledge of financing mergers and acquisitions and infrastructure projects, with further expertise in sub-sovereign and real estate finance. The firm is also sought out by clients for regulatory advice, most notably in respect of fintech issues. Galicia Abogados routinely receives mandates from key Mexican and foreign lenders to assist with syndicated and bilateral lending transactions.
  3. Nader Hayaux & Goebel
    1
    Nader Hayaux & Goebel
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Nader Hayaux & Goebel is a top-tier multi-practice firm in Mexico with an acclaimed banking and finance department. The legal team is frequently sought out by domestic and international financiers to assist with corporate and project finance mandates. The banking and finance practice group provides assistance with structured finance deals relating to the development of real estate assets and infrastructure projects, also boasting capabilities in regulatory banking matters. The firm's client roster is drawn from numerous sectors including financial services, real estate and hospitality.
  4. Ritch Mueller
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1
2
Band 2
  1. White & Case SC
    2
    White & Case SC
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    White & Case is a respected multi-practice international firm fielding a strong banking and finance team in Mexico. The legal team is regularly sought out by borrowers and lenders to advise on a wide range of Mexican and cross-border deals. White & Case frequently assists key financial institutions with agreements related to secured and unsecured loans and refinancing syndicated revolving credit facilities. The firm also offers solid expertise in regulatory matters.
  2. Greenberg Traurig, S.C.
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2
  3. Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2
3
Band 3
  1. Jones Day
    3
    Jones Day
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Jones Day is a respected international firm fielding a skilled banking and finance team in Mexico. The banking and finance practice group possesses experience assisting notable borrowers with secured loans, as well as advising lenders involved in corporate, asset and project finance deals, including bridge financing. The firm's client roster is drawn from the infrastructure, energy and natural resources, real estate and retail sectors.
  2. Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C.
    3
    Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C.
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar is an established firm in Mexico benefiting from a notable banking and finance practice. The legal team enjoys experience advising clients on the structuring of credit facilities for project and corporate finance. The banking and finance practice group is frequently sought out by borrowers and lenders to assist with revolving facilities and loans secured by accounts receivable.
  3. Bufete Robles Miaja, S.C.
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3
  4. Chávez Vargas Minutti Abogados
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3
4
Band 4
  1. 4
    Baker McKenzie
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie is an established international firm that is frequently instructed to advise on complex cross-border financing. Its Mexico-based banking and finance team is particularly skilled in assisting borrowers with securing bilateral and syndicated loan facilities. The firm's clientele spans a number of sectors, including infrastructure, real estate and automotive.
  2. Hogan Lovells
    4
    Hogan Lovells
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Hogan Lovells is an international multi-practice firm fielding an experienced banking and finance department in Mexico. Its team assists both lenders and borrowers with cross-border corporate, project and asset finance. The firm's involvement includes factoring agreements and bilateral loans, as well as sub-sovereign finance.
  3. Santamarina y Steta SC
    4
    Santamarina y Steta SC
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Santamarina y Steta fields an experienced banking and finance practice that is active on both the lender and borrower sides of project and corporate finance. The legal team is well versed in advising on lending operations and refinancing of existing credit. The Mexico City-based department represents notable names in the energy and financial services sectors.
  4. Gonzalez Calvillo, S.C.
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4
  5. Villarreal, García Campuzano, Gómez y Fernández
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4