SMPS Legal

Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Financing

Partner

María Esther has more than 25 years of experience as a corporate transactional attorney, advising clients on operational, transactional and real estate matters in Mexico and abroad.

María Esther has participated in mergers and acquisitions, credit negotiation, project financing for various businesses and structuring guarantees for different industries. She has extensive experience in investment trusts, guarantees, administration, and trusts with business activities, in addition to having very solid legal bases that have allowed her to advise her clients in a comprehensive manner, including on labor and industrial property issues.

María Esther’s main professional motivation is to use her advisory to help clients achieve their business objectives. She is driven by the satisfaction of offering strategic support, alongside the multidisciplinary vision of her team, which boosts clients to achieve their goals while mitigating any risk.

Due to her combined professional career-path as an in-house lawyer in Mexican and multinational companies and as an external advisor in prestigious law firms for more than 15 years, María Esther has developed business instinct and extensive knowledge of clients’ needs. This experience has enabled her to create and implement practical and innovative legal solutions, solidly built based on her deep technical knowledge.

Her advisory comprehends an accurate risk assessment and efficient solutions according to the clients’ interests, always on a legal basis.

English and Spanish

María Esther performs pro-bono activities in Abogadas MX and in foundations such as Michou y Mau, Asociación Ale and Fundación Padma.

She obtained her Law Degree from Universidad Panamericana.

At the GRI Mexico 2024 conference, she delivered the lecture “Nearshoring and Infrastructure gaps” and in 2023  “Industrial – Logística ¿Hay espacio para todos?”, exploring the dynamics of industrial and logistics sectors. In her publication “El rol del asesor legal en M&A” in LexLatin, she provides valuable insights into the crucial role of legal advisors in mergers and acquisitions. Her publication “Establishing a Branch Office or Presence in Mexico” in Thomson Reuters offers practical guidance on establishing a business presence in Mexico. Her contributions also extend to publications such as “Trading Vehicles: Overview Mexico” in Thomson Reuters, providing an overview of trading vehicles in Mexico, and “Real Estate Laws and Regulations” in ICLG, offering a comprehensive guide to real estate laws and regulations in the region.