Greenberg Traurig, S.C. > Mexico City, Mexico > Firm Profile
Greenberg Traurig, S.C. Offices
PASEO DE LA REFORMA NO. 265 PH1
COLONIA CUAUHTÉMOC
MÉXICO CITY, D.F. C.P. 06500
Mexico
Greenberg Traurig, S.C. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Mexico > Banking and finance Tier 1
Greenberg Traurig, S.C. continues to operate in the upper tier of the market, offering a ‘top-quality service’ to domestic and international clients in transactions across a diverse range of sectors, notaby finance and construction. The firm advises a significant number of major Mexican banks and infrastructure companies, with a good mix of both lender and borrower representations in the private and public sectors, in addition to municipal governments in Mexico. Several of the department’s lawyers are dual-qualified in Mexico and the United States, making it well placed to advise on international transactions. José Raz Guzmán co-leads the team, working with issuers, underwriters and investors on public and private equity offerings – he is highlighted as having an ‘outstanding knowledge of the market’; at his side, Juan Manuel González specialises in project finance transactions. Completing the leadership trio, Rodrigo Orozco Waters advises on foreign investment transactions in the infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, financial, and commercial sectors. Miguel Moisés represents lenders and borrowers in structured financings, bilateral and syndicated loans, as well as handling the financing of industrial, commercial and residential real estate projects; José Antonio Butrón Quintero and of counsel Gabriela Palomino are additional names to note. Senior associates Ana Acosta and ‘excellent’ David Argueta support on financing transactions and capital markets' matters.Practice head(s):
Rodrigo Orozco Waters; Miguel Moisés; José Raz-Guzmán
Testimonials
‘Rodrigo Orozco Waters is always available and keen to help.’
‘They are very reliable and have provided quality service at all times.’
‘The team members stand out for their technical skill and outstanding market knowledge, especially José Raz Guzmán and David Argueta. David is an excellent lawyer; he always seeks solutions and avoids conflicts during negotiations.’
‘The team has highly specialized knowledge in the banking and financing area and is well organised.’
‘Rodrigo Orozco is an excellent negotiator and a highly technical lawyer who takes care of the interests of his clients at all times.’
Key clients
Banco Azteca
Banco Nacional del Comercio Exterior (Bancomext)
Banco Santander
Banobras
BBVA
Betterware México
Black Diamond Capital Management
Concesionaria de Autopistas del Sureste (CAS)
Fibra EXI
Grupo Financiero Banorte
Grupo Financiero Scotiabank Inverlat
HSBC México
Mexico Infrastructure Partners
Municipality of Hermosillo, Sonora
Planigrupo Latam
Union Investment Real Estate
Walton Street Capital
Work highlights
- Represented Banco Inbursa in the refininacing of a loan granted in connection to two prisons owned by the client.
- Advised Betterware, as borrower, on a $240m credit facility granted by a consortium of banks.
- Advised a consortium of banks on the amendment and restatement of an existing syndicated credit facility granted to Grupo Traxión.
Mexico > Competition and antitrust Tier 1
Clients of Greenberg Traurig, S.C. particularly value the firm's ‘highly specialised’ competition and antitrust team due to its members’ professional experience at the competition commission. The group regularly acts for major players in a variety of industries when COFECE undertakes investigations into their sector of operation, and the department also saw a rise in activity for its pre-merger filing practice during the course of 2022. The practice is co-led by Victor Manuel Frías, an expert in transaction-related competition law matters; and Miguel Flores Bernés (a former Commissioner at what was then the Comisión Federal de Competencia) who is well-versed in government merger reviews, investigations into anti-competitive conduct, litigation and general compliance counsel. At associate level, both Abel Rivera Pedroza and Valery Dayne García Zavala are recommended by clients, while Rocío Olea Salgado has played a key role in handling the aforementioned boom in pre-merger filing mandates.Practice head(s):
Víctor Manuel Frías; Miguel Flores Bernés
Testimonials
‘Highly specialised team, the vision of its professionals encompasses internal experience in the competition commission, as in other sectors. Strong points the great capacity of analysis. If it compares favorably with other firms. They are very good at collaborating with work teams.’
‘Capacity for analysis from the point of view of having been an authority and experience in the private sector. It differs in that one of its leaders was a very active commissioner in the competition commission. We recommend Miguel Flore Bernés, and associates Abel Rivera Pedroza and Valery Dayne García Zavala.’
Key clients
Walton Street Capital
Uber
Becton Dickenson
AICM – Mexico City International Airport
Golfo Transportación
Nadro
Regio Gas
Amexgas
Jebla
Altan Redes
Betterware Mexico
Jafra Cosmetics
Procaps Group
Grupo Gepp
Colegio de Corredores Públicos
HSBC
Sherwin Williams
Grupo Jumex
Syngenta
Work highlights
- Representing Mexico City International Airport (AICM) before the specialised federal courts, following an accusation by the Competition Commission of abuse-of-dominance.
- Acting for Golfo Transportación in the COFECE investigation into possible cartels in the tourism transport industry.
- Representing Nadro in the COFECE investigation into cartel activity in the pharmaceuticals distribution market.
Mexico > Real estate Tier 1
The ‘talented and responsive’ team at Greenberg Traurig, S.C. is routinely instructed by property developers, lenders, investment managers and private equity funds for assistance with real estate matters. The group’s expertise encompasses the acquisition, development, financing and sale of commercial, recreational, and residential real estate, as well as the stabilisation of projects, loan restructurings, joint ventures, and lease agreements. The practice is co-led by an experienced duo comprising Antonio Diez De Bonilla Martinez, who is praised for his ‘exceptional negotiation skills’ and has focused his practice on joint ventures, M&A, and the sale, purchase and financing of real estate; and Gerardo Carrillo Valadez, who handles real estate development and M&A transactions, and also has niche knowledge of mixed use and multifamily properties. Tax specialist Eduardo Medina Zapata brings over two decades of experience to the table, and majors on tax consulting and the structuring of private and public real estate investment funds and joint ventures. Additional key figures include senior associates Roberto Guerrero C, who handles all types of transactions related to the development and financing of real estate projects; and Julio Sardina, who is singled out for his ‘creative problem-solving mindset’. Sardina handles US-Mexico cross-border real estate matters, particularly the legal aspects of structuring and financing of residential, commercial, industrial and hospitality development projects. Since publication, Guerrero has been raised to shareholder - effective as of January 2024.Practice head(s):
Antonio Diez de Bonilla Martinez; Gerardo Carrillo
Testimonials
‘The team is talented and responsive.’
‘Antonio Diez de Bonilla has exceptional negotiation skills. He approached each aspect of the deal with a strategic and collaborative mindset, finding creative solutions to reach a favorable outcome for all parties involved.’
‘Julio Sardina is remarkably responsive, and he also has demonstrated a level of knowledge and expertise well beyond his years of experience. Julio approaches challenges with a fresh perspective and a creative problem-solving mindset.’
‘Greenberg Traurig is one of the few firms in Mexico with expertise in hotel branding and management agreements and related development agreements.’
‘The Greenberg Traurig team is always up-to-date on issues related to the real estate industry and is very sensitive to macroeconomic factors that can affect transactions.’
‘The team stands out for its focus and its ability to quickly adapt to the needs of the client.’
‘The lawyers have great experience handling institutional matters. Antonio Diez de Bonilla is a great mediator with the ability to understand the needs of all parties involved.’
Key clients
Accor
Capital 4
CCLA
Cinuk
Desarrolladora del Parque
Ennismore
Fibra Inn
Fibra Macquarie
Gentor
Grupo MZ
Grupo Lar
Hines
Holiday Inn Vacation Club
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
ICM Asset Management
Industrial Realty Group
Macquarie Asset Management
Mercado Libre
Nomad Living
O´Donnell
PGIM Real Estate
Playa Hotels & Resorts
PSP
Proximity Parks
Room Mate Hotels
The Sol Melia
Sura Asset Management
Walton Street Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Hines Industries on a joint venture agreement with a global institutional investor for the development of logistics buildings and industrial parks in major population centers across Mexico.
- Represented Holiday Inn Vacation Club in the acquisition of six-time share resorts in Quintana Roo Mexico from Royal Resorts.
- Represented Accor in the negotiation of a management agreement and ancillary documents for the Mondrian Condesa Hotel in Mexico City, MGallery Hotel, Faena Resort, Mondrian and Jo & Joe resorts in Tulum, Quintana Roo.
Mexico > Capital markets Tier 2
The expertise of the capital markets practice at Greenberg Traurig, S.C. encompasses IPOs, debt offerings, structured securities (FIBRAs, FIBRA-Es, CKDs, CERPIs) and the representation of SPACs. The team demonstrates ‘great subject knowledge’, and has experience representing issuers, underwriters, financial institutions and venture capital funds in domestic and cross-border securities offerings, leading cases in a ‘methodical and structured manner’. An experienced trio heads up the practice, comprising José Raz Guzmán, who is knowledgeable on public and private offerings of equity, debt, structured instruments, FIBRAS, CKDs, SPACs and securitizations; FIBRA-E structuring expert Juan Manuel González; and project finance-focused José Antonio Butrón. Of counsel Gabriela Palomino supports on corporate, infrastructure and project finance matters; senior associate David Argueta is an additional key contact.Practice head(s):
José Raz Guzmán; Juan Manuel González B; José Antonio Butrón
Testimonials
‘Greenberg Traurig’s capital markets team has excellent lawyers; it is a very sophisticated practice. They are always available and have very good technical and market knowledge.’
‘The team that works at Greenberg is top quality, which you can tell from its skill at resolving issues.’
Key clients
Volkswagen Leasing
Concesionaria Autopistas del Sureste, Ainda and Aldesa Mexico
Fibra Infraestructura México
Mexico Infrastructure Partners F2 (Manager of FSOCIAL)
Credit Suisse, BBVA and Santander
Casa de Bolsa Santander and Scotia Inverlat Casa de Bolsa
Planigrupo Latam
Sarre Infraestructura y Servicios
Pápagos Servicios para la Infraestructura
Work highlights
- Represented Volkswagen Leasing in the public offering of MXN$1bn on the Mexican Stock Exchange.
- Represented Mexico Infrastructure Partners F2 in the potential issuance of a FIBRA E to be listed in the Mexican Stock Exchange.
- Represented Credit Suisse, BBVA and Santander in the first follow-on offering of Fibra IDEAL on the Mexican Stock Exchange.
Mexico > Corporate and M&A Tier 2
Miami-headquartered international firm Greenberg Traurig, S.C. fields a sizeable 30-strong corporate team from its Mexico office and has reaped the rewards of this offering in terms of a noticeable upturn in mandates and caseload. The practice works across a broad array of sectors – banking, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, real estate, education, telecoms, pharma, tech and retail, to name just a few, and also receives mandates from the private equity and venture capital segments. The group is highly is accustomed to handling at all stages (negotiation, structuring, completion) and in all types (M&As, joint ventures, recapitalisations) of corporate transactions, with recent highlights ranging from representing a Fibra-E on the MXN$7.7bn acquisition of a participation in certain toll roads to advising both Syngenta and Betterware on strategic acquisitions in their respective sectors in Mexico. The practice is co-led by Miguel Yturbe (M&A and general corporate matters) and Arturo Pérez Estrada (corporate matters, financial regulation, privacy and corporate finance law), with managing partner José Raz Guzmán (financial and M&A transactions); José Antonio Butrón (M&A, banking, project finance, capital markets, structured finance and securitisations); Victor Manuel Frías (M&A, takeovers and JVs; along with corporate governance, corporate compliance matters and internal investigations); and Gabriel Lozano (general corporate and securities matters, including international M&A, PE and VC investments, commercial loans and securities offerings) providing further senior-level support. The deep partner bench is further reflected in the availability of an up-and-coming group of younger partners including Luis Cortés (commercial and corporate law, compliance and financings); Antonio Robles Hüe (energy, financial, commercial and corporate law); and Gabriela Palomino (project, energy and infrastructure-related transactional matters). The foregoing can also call on an array of experienced associates, notably: Víctor F Callarisa, Luis A Torres, Rocío Olea, Adriana García-Cuellar and Ana Acosta Silva. Since publication, Robles Hüe has left the firm to establish his own boutique - effective as of April 2024.Practice head(s):
Miguel Yturbe Redo; Arturo Pérez-Estrada
Testimonials
‘Good customer service skills and knowledge that leads to better agreements with counterparties. Pro-business and with good response times.’
‘Jose Antonio Butron and Gabriela Palomino: good technical qualities, professionalism and response times. Gabriela stands out for the orderliness of her documents.’
‘Very good technology. Very good technical capacity. Great work. A lot of creativity.’
‘Global advisors who think like owners.’
‘Very detailed -although this can lead to processes taking longer- and responsive.’
‘The biggest plus is the personal relationship they generate as well as how responsive they are, especially when operation times are tight.’
Key clients
Phoenix Towers
Gramercy Funds Management
Fibra Infraestructura México
Black Diamond Capital Management
Betterware
Lottus Education
Syngenta
Mercuria Energy
Telson Spirits
Abercrombie & Fitch
Proeza Ventures
Peterson American Corporation
FinSalud
Work highlights
- Advised Phoenix Towers on the acquisition and lease back of WOM’s entire telecommunication tower portfolio in Chile; along with the purchas of Mexican telecom-tower operator/owners I&IMT Towers, WT Towers and OMT Telecomunicaciones, from Peppertree Capital
- Advised Mexico Infrastructure Partners F2 on the acquisition of a majority control participation in the capital stock of two social infrastructure assets (prisons) by the FIBRA-E to be listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under ticker symbol “FSOCIAL”.
- Assisted household appliance retailer Betterwarewith its $255m acquisition of Mexican cosmetics company JAFRA, including its US and local operations.
Mexico > Energy and natural resources Tier 2
Greenberg Traurig, S.C.’s energy and natural resources practice has broad regulatory, transactional and litigation experience across many segments of the energy industry, including crude oil, natural gas, oil products, LNG and electricity -both conventional and renewables. Of counsel Pedro Reséndez co-leads the practice and is appreciated by his clients for his ‘deep knowledge of the industry’; he has complementary experience in energy and government relations, and is counsel of choice for a number of multinationals operating in the Mexican market. His fellow practice co-head is Erick Hernández Gallego, a key figure in transactional and financing matters in both the hydrocarbons and generation sectors. On financing matters, senior partner Juan Manuel González brings his considerable experience to bear. The practice has a strong pool of associates to draw on, including seniors Rodrigo Vázquez del Mercado-Rivera and Luis Jorge Akle.Practice head(s):
Erick Hernández Gallego; Pedro Reséndez
Testimonials
‘Pedro Resendez is an excellent lawyer with extensive experience. In particular, he has a great ability to analyze complex issues and communicate them effectively. He has deep knowledge of the industry and is an extremely objective person, so he always clearly sees the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy. Additionally, he has a great ability to listen to his clients and economic experts.’
‘The team responds to issues quickly and on time.’
‘Direct attention from the partner, who is involved in the project and has extensive experience in the field of energy and the environment.’
‘The multidisciplinary team to attend to the entrusted matter and the high speed in the response to attend to the matter. If it compares favorably with other firms.’
‘Its high response capacity with a multidisciplinary team adapted to the required need.’
Key clients
3Bear Energy
Alveg Distribución Química
BNPP
BP
CEMEX
Engie
Envision Energy International
Excellence Sea and Land Logistics
Gobierno del Estado de Yucatán
Grupo Cobra
Grupo IDESA
Kepco Corporation
Kiewit
Kino Facilities Manager
KST Electric Power Company
New Fortress Energy
Regulus
Saavi Energia
Samsung C&T
Sujio
Work highlights
- Acting for New Fortress Energy on the design of the contractual arrangement for a deepwater natural gas project.
- Advised Envision y Vive Energia on the implementation of a green ammonia project through the generation of renewable energy.
- Advised Kiewit on the award -in association with Siemens Energy- of a contract by CFE for the construction of the 1029MW Tuxpan power plant.
Mexico > Compliance Tier 3
The practice at Greenberg Traurig, S.C. handles anticorruption, AML, regulatory and antifraud-related matters, and assists companies from varied backgrounds such as aviation, oil and gas, food and drink, manufacturing, pharma and telecommunications. The firm’s global presence in the United States, Europe and Asia affords it a large professional network and international expertise. Practice co-head Victor Manuel Frías advises on corporate governance and internal investigations; alongside him, Pedro Reséndez carries out internal investigations and directs the design and implementation of compliance programmes. Associate Hector D. Sanchez Fernandez specialises in regulatory and compliance matters relating to energy, consumer protection, gaming and advertising. Since publication, Hector D Sanchez Fernandez left the firm.Practice head(s):
Victor Manuel Frías; Pedro Reséndez
Testimonials
‘An outstanding group of lawyers with expertise in different areas, which allows for a multidisciplinary approach to the issues presented to them. The strength of its members allows for effective preventative work and appropriate solutions for its clients.’
‘Excellent relationship with INAI and the Mexican Cybercrime authority.’
‘Business acumen and extremely straight forward approach to issues, sharp responses on a minimal timeframe and practical legal advice.’
Key clients
Walmart
Mexico > Environment Tier 3
The five-strong practice group at Greenberg Traurig, S.C.‘s Mexico office has benefitted from the firm’s international standing, as well as its local transactional prowess, to successfully replace the shortfall in projects work under the current administration with a strong pipeline of transactional engagements. A wave of sales by Mexican companies in the second half of 2021 has segued into a scenario where near-shoring has become the predominant transactional driver, with the firm proving adept at securing relevant mandates. The team has also gained traction in the mining section where activity has included M&A, restructuring and arbitration-related matters, with the May 2023 mining reform only serving to further increase engagements in the industry. Practice head Erick Hernández Gallego is an administrative and regulatory specialist with over 20-years’ experience in the environmental sector as part of a broad practice that reaches from renewable power generation to healthcare. He is closely supported by senior associate Luis Jorge Akle – who arrived at the firm together with Hernández back in late 2017 and has worked with him since 2010 – and is also an administrative specialist with a strong focus on environmental matters and renewable energy projects. The team’s recent mandates include advising Mexican conglomerate Grupo IDESA on the implementation of ESG policies; assisting Envision International / Vive Energía with environmental and regulatory compliance with regard to all its renewable energy projects, along with the successful filing and execution of a number of amparo lawsuits; and Grupo Procaps on the environmental and regulatory aspects of its acquisition of the assets of Grupo Farmacéutico Somar, which includes four properties. The team has also been assisting The World Bank advise Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) on the implementation of the basis on which to elaborate a Mexican Official Standard (NOM) for carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS), in line with Mexico’s national and international obligations regarding climate change.Practice head(s):
Erick Hernández Gallego
Key clients
Black Diamond Capital Management
Carbon Counts
Envision International
Vive Energía
FinSalud
Taylor Farms
Grupo Idesa
Grupo Procaps
Syngenta
Work highlights
- Assisted US-based fresh-cut fruit and vegetable producer Taylor Farms with obtaining the assignment of a new water concession title, as well as with compliance with its obligations concerning current water wells and wastewater discharges.
- Advised Black Diamond Capital Management on the $275m purchase of Arcosa’s storage tank business and the subsequent acquisition of of the assets of gas tank production company, a deal with significant environmental aspect concerning site contamination, air emissions and the re-assignment of water volumes, among other matters.
- Represented Syngenta in the acquisition of 100% of Semillas Ceres, involving due diligence of all relevant environmental aspects and teh review and confirmation of various environmental obligations.
Mexico > Projects and infrastructure Tier 3
Praised for its ability to ‘understand the client’s needs and get fully involved in the business’, the ‘hands-on’ team at Greenberg Traurig, S.C. is active in project structuring, development, financing and refinancing, as well as PPPs and transactions involving infrastructure investment trusts such as FIBRAs-E. The group is routinely instructed by banks and institutional investors, FIBRAS, insurance companies, and Mexican states and municipalities. The practice is co-directed by a seasoned trio, comprising: Juan Manuel González Bernal, who specialises in project finance, public procurement and PPPs; José Antonio Butrón, who handles M&A, refinancings, project finance, capital markets transactions, securitisations, and the structuring and implementation of infrastructure funds (CKDs, CERPIs and FIBRAs-E); and Gabriela Palomino, who was promoted to the partnership in January 2023 and focuses on M&A, infrastructure and project development. Associate Edgar Fernando Orozco assists with public procurement and project finance matters.Practice head(s):
José Antonio Butrón Quintero; Juan Manuel Gonzalez; Gabriela Palomino Bandala
Testimonials
‘They understand the client’s needs and get fully involved in the business.’
‘It is a hands-on legal team. In addition to attending to our corporate needs, GT assigned a fiscal, labor and infrastructure team to the project to attend to all needs in a comprehensive manner.’
‘It is very easy to reach the partners; they understand the client’s needs very quickly. They very reasonable fees for their service. In particular, it has been a pleasure working with Juan Manuel González.’
Key clients
Mexico Infrastructure Partners
Banobras
Concesionaria Autopistas del Sureste, Ainda and Aldesa Mexico
Fibra Infraestructura México
Banco Azteca
Hermosillo Municipality
Credit Suisse
BBVA
Santander
Colombian Infrastructure Equity Fund
Banco Santander
Grupo GIA
Engie Mexico
Operadora Quantum
Autovía Querétaro
Impulsora de Desarrollo al Empleo en América Latina
Mexico > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 4
In September 2022, Alejandro Ostos and his team -formerly of Bufete Ostos- joined Greenberg Traurig, S.C. in what constitutes a significant overhaul and strengthening of the latter’s contentious capabilities. Ostos receives plentiful praise for his ‘extensive experience in administrative and constitutional matters’, and now leads the firm’s nascent civil and commercial litigation department. The practice works closely with the firm’s corporate and compliance offering and acts for a diverse client base that includes domestic and multinational companies, investment banks and advertising agencies, among others. Senior associate Mauricio Rueda and associate Erick Peregrina (who both joined with Ostos), handles commercial, civil, and family law litigation, along with constitutional amparos.Practice head(s):
Alejandro Ostos
Testimonials
‘We recommend Alejandro Ostos.’
‘It is a team that combines extensive experience, high-profile vision and an understanding of its clients’ needs while proposing corresponding business solutions.’
‘Alejandro Ostos has extensive experience in litigation of various matters, with extensive experience in administrative and constitutional matters. This is combined with a vision focused on the objectives of its clients.’
‘The litigation area of the firm has extensive and complete experience in civil, commercial and administrative matters. Actually, they are not only litigators, they are transactional lawyers who understand the problems, offer solutions and accompany you in the implementation, they have a lot of experience in infrastructure and engineering projects and public works. It is an elite team and in few offices you can receive legal solutions like those offered by the Greenberg litigation team.’
‘Alejandro Ostos, is an excellent lawyer, a high-flying jurist, with a clear, sharp, peripheral and deep understanding of the issues that arise, he offers comprehensive business solutions and close support that allows achieving the objectives set and providing security legal operations of its clients. It would be a mistake to consider that Alejandro Ostos is only a litigator, he is a business legal adviser.’
Key clients
Accenture
Clarke Modet y Cia de México
Constructora y Edificadora GIA+A
Desarrolladora La Ribera S
Laboratorios Cryopharma
National Potato Council
Tauroplaza México
Truper
Mexico > Labour and employment Tier 4
The ‘attention, professionalism and specialised knowledge’ of Greenberg Traurig, S.C. is brought to bear on labour and employment strategies for a wide ranging client base in Mexico, be it for day-to-day running of the company or relating to transactional matters. The practice is also active in dispute resolution, focusing primarily on conflict prevention but with capability and experience in labour law litigation. The practice is jointly led by Leslie Palma, who has vast experience assisting clients with the transfer of employees and standardisation of benefits; and Marité Villanueva, a name to note for union negotiations regarding large-scale layoffs. The practice heads are supported by associates Jorge Andazola and Karla Copka. Since publication, Jorge Andazola left the firm.Practice head(s):
Leslie Palma; Marité Villanueva
Testimonials
‘GT employment lawyers have the capacity and experience in their field, which allows me as their client to seek them as my main advisors on this matter. In addition, they perfectly understand the operation of the company, which allows them to give a more appropriate legal opinion.’
‘Attention, professionalism and specialized knowledge in the matter.’
Key clients
Pepsico International
Tiendas Soriana
Lottus Education
Sodimac
Prysmian Group Mexico
UPS
Kepco Holdings
Somos Reyes
Bishop Fox MX
Procaps
Digitalagility
Chromalloy
Corescan
Vientos del Altiplano
Plastiglas De México
Barclays México
GE International México
Albany International México
Work highlights
- Assisted PepsiCo with 650 termination agreements by virtue of a restructuring procedure carried out by the company.
- Advised Tiendas Soriana on the design and execution of a compensation package of all of the employees from Comercial Mexicana (former employer) to the new owner of the company, Tiendas Soriana.
- Advised Loftus Education on red flags in connection with labour and employment risks prior to an acquisition.
Mexico > TMT Tier 4
Greenberg Traurig, S.C. fields a TMT practice whose work encompasses regulatory, consulting, complex transactions, and antitrust matters. Practice head Edgar Olvera Jiménez has spearheaded the office’s development in this area since he joined the firm in 2018 and is especially well-regarded in the telecoms sector, as well as being an experienced advisor on infrastructure projects, consumer protection, and administrative law. Senior associate Maribel Tovar is the other key practice contact and has particular strength in public law.Practice head(s):
Edgar Olvera Jiménez
Testimonials
‘Greenberg Traurig’s team of lawyers have deep knowledge of the technical areas they handle, such as telecommunications, energy, corporate and government relations. The team of lawyers is distinguished by its unique combination of experience, specialised knowledge and interpersonal skills. It compares favorably with teams from other firms because we have seen in that they have established high standards of excellence and dedication to their clients’ priority issues, which is reflected in successful results over time.’
‘Edgar Olvera stands out for his excellence and leadership in the legal field related to telecommunications, energy and government relations, as he combines many years of experience, with extensive technical-legal knowledge of these matters, and has the ability to build solid relationships with clients and with government actors.’
Key clients
Altán Redes
Interpublic Group Companies (IPG)
Starz
Asociación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (ANATEL)
Element Telecom
Phoenix Towers
Fibra Infraestructura México
Meva 79
Work highlights
- Advised Altán on the negotiation of amendments to its concession title and obtaining regulatory approvals in antitrust matters before the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT).
- Acted for IPG on compliance with local regulations regarding filming for an advertisement.
- Advised Starz on compliance with regulations regarding the classification of movie and television content soon to be marketed in Mexico.
Mexico > International trade and customs
Mexico > Tax
Latin America: International firms > Projects and energy
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has a substantial focus on Latin America, including through its large teams in Miami, New York and Mexico City. Many in the team are fluent Spanish and/or Portuguese speakers, with a large number also being dual-qualified in the US and a Latin American jurisdiction. Energy and infrastructure transactions account for a large slice of its Latin America practice, including high-value M&A and project finance transactions. Much of the practice centres on bond-driven financings, including green bonds and project bonds. Mexico and Chile currently constitute its primary jurisdictions. Marc Rossell is co-chair of the Latin America group and is noted for capital markets-driven financings of energy and infrastructure. Oscar Stephens is a native of Chile where he is especially active in project financings and bond offerings, having a principal focus on renewable energy and infrastructure. Mexico City partner Juan Manuel González Bernal is co-chair of the global infrastructure practice and has extensive experience in project finance, public procurement and PPPs in Mexico.Practice head(s):
Antonio Peña; Marc Rossell; José Raz Guzmán
Testimonials
‘GT’s energy practice is very solid, they have lawyers involved in every sector of the industry from O&G to renewables. They advised us on structuring a project financing transaction for a portfolio of PV plants in Chile. The transaction was the first of its kind for our company as sole owner of the assets, which required certain tailoring to project particulars. The cost efficiency in terms of fees was unparalleled. Their energy partners are very knowledgable and provided us with great leads in terms of US business opportunities. They follow up with us and provide us with insights on our industry periodically.’
‘Oscar Stephens, as a dual-qualified NY and Chilean lawyer, comes in with great acumen in terms of structuring financings for Chilean and Latam companies. Always reachable and superb abilities in structuring lean teams integrated with in-house legal.’
‘Extensive knowledge of the market and know-how, great presence in Latin America. They understand the culture and the way of doing things. It is one of the most active law firms in Latin America.’
‘Many of their lawyers speak Spanish and have strong points of contact with Latin America, which allows them to know and understand the culture, which is essential for the success of a relationship.’
Key clients
ACI Airport Sudamérica
oEnergy
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
Colombian Infrastructure Equity Fund
Elektra Noreste
Banco Security
Inversiones Latin America Power (LAP)
Banverde Solar I
Gas Natural del Noroeste
Engie Mexico
Work highlights
- Acted as US counsel to Inversiones Latin America Power, one of the largest wind generation companies in Chile, as issuer, on the offering of $403.9m 5.125% senior secured notes (due 2033).
- Advised ACI Airport Sudamérica (which operates the Carrasco International Airport near Montevideo, Uruguay), on a bond exchange offering and a concurrent offering of new notes totalling $246m.
- Represented Gas Natural del Noroeste, a Mexican gas transportation company, as issuer, in a $200m direct placement of senior amortizing notes.
Greenberg Traurig, S.C. > Firm Profile
The firm: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2,650 attorneys in 44 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab and is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy as a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.
GT’s award-winning Latin America practice draws on resources from offices in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, New York, Washington D.C., and elsewhere around the world, bringing together a multidisciplinary team of more than 120 lawyers to help clients identify and capitalise on business opportunities in Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, and the Caribbean. As the only global law firm founded in Miami, Greenberg Traurig is inextricably linked to Latin America. Since its beginning, GT has represented many of the family enterprises that are today among Latin America’s largest companies. By addressing real-world problems for clients on a regular basis, our team has developed a breadth of experience that sets it apart. Additionally, for more than 20 years GT has sponsored a foreign associate program that invites Latin American lawyers to practice with us, which greatly enriches our resources and regional network.
GT in Mexico: The Greenberg Traurig Mexico City office offers clients innovative, strategic advice and legal services that span both traditional fields and contemporary regulatory sectors. The office leverages the resources and global platform to provide clients with tailored legal services reflective of the specific industry and market conditions in which they operate.
The Mexico City office is an integral part of the firm’s award-winning Latin American practice. The attorneys in Mexico City work closely with colleagues from across the practice to advise both international and domestic clients with their business interests in Latin America, the United States, and other international markets.
The Mexico City team comprises multilingual, dual-licensed attorneys, many of whom have held senior positions within the Mexican government and its regulatory agencies. They have served as key contributors to national projects and have been involved in landmark transactions in important sectors of the economy.
Areas of practice
Mergers and acquisitions and corporate: advising clients with respect to mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, co-investments, and joint ventures, election contests, tender and exchange offers, going-private transactions, LBOs, MBOs and spin-offs, corporate governance matters and related transactional and advisory matters.
Banking and finance: advising lenders and borrowers on structuring, documenting and negotiating financing transactions, including bilateral and syndicated loans, debt offerings, mezzanine investments, derivatives, and structured financings, project financings, and restructurings.
Capital markets: advising issuers, underwriters, investment banks and other market participants in connection with public and private debt and equity offerings, including participation in securitizations and offerings of a variety of asset-backed securities, as well as in offerings of listed investment funds or CKDs.
Real estate: advising developers, lenders, investors, opportunity funds, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and private owners on the purchase, sale and financing transactions of real estate property, including housing, industrial, commercial, office and land bank projects.
Competition and antitrust: advising clients on antitrust matters, including competition conduct and M&A matters, pre-merger filings, investigations, defense strategies, private ruling filings or interpretive letters, and declarations.
Energy and infrastructure: providing full-cycle counsel from turn-key project development for redevelopment to financing, implementation, and operation and maintenance, as well as advising private and public sector clients on all aspects of P3 transactions.
International litigation and dispute resolution: helping clients navigate conflicts, whether by conducting high-stakes commercial, civil, tax or administrative litigation or transnational arbitration, enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards, or designing procedures and contract provisions to avoid disputes or resolve them efficiently. Litigators have experience with international arbitration bodies, as well as ad hoc proceedings.
Compliance: designing, implementing, and monitoring an anticorruption compliance program requires a sophisticated analysis of the corruption risks that arise in the company’s business environment. GT works with clients to plan compliance projects, appropriately taking these considerations into account. A meaningful, risk-based anti-corruption compliance program must also be implemented based on both sound legal judgment and common sense, which GT’s lawyers bring to each engagement.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Co-Chair Shareholder | José Raz Guzmán | jrazguzman@gtlaw.com | +52 55 5029 0091 |
Co-Chair Shareholder | Marc M. Rossell | rossellm@gtlaw.com | +1 212 801 6416 |
Co-Chair Shareholder | Antonio Peña | antonio@gtlaw.com | +1 305 579 0806 |
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2020 vision: minimising financial crime risk in US/UK M&A
The spread of criminal and regulatory laws into the corporate world has been underscored by a string of cases in the US and, more recently, the UK sparked by M&A activity. As a result, our transatlantic white collar crime defence and investigations group has seen an uptick in advising buyers and sellers on corporate transactions … -
M&A and financial crime
Leading specialists from Greenberg Traurig answer questions on the state of the market and key financial crime developments in the mergers and acquisitions space Paul, what is the state of the US/UK M&A market and what are your predictions for 2020? 2019 has continued to throw up challenges for the cross-border M&A market, from the … -
Three simple tips to avoid fraud and errors in times of crisis
Gareth Hall, Anne-Marie Ottaway and Barry Vitou of Greenberg Traurig discuss ways that businesses can respond to the renewed threat of fraud in the light of the coronavirus crisis.
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