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Ibarra del Paso Gallego

Ibarra, del Paso y Gallego

Ciudad de México, Mexico
+52 55 5202 0717
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Deals

  • Advised The Chemours Company on an environmental due diligence review of the sale of Chemours’ Mining Solutions Business to Draslovka Holding, including a review of compliance with relevant environmental obligations and related permits.
  • Advised Hilton Grand Vacations with an environmental due diligence review of the acquisition of timeshare company Diamond Resorts, including a review of the target’s compliance with relevant environmental obligations and related permits.
  • Advised on the Mexican portion of a multinational M&A transaction entailing the sale of Chemours’ Mining Solutions Business to Draslovka Holding company, which specializes in chemicals; the life sciences team coordinated and led the efforts on the mapping and strategy design related to the health-related permits required for the transferrals to the newly created company.
  • Advised Hilton Grand Vacations on the Mexican aspects of a multinational M&A transaction involving the acquisition of USA’s timeshare company Diamond Resorts; the life sciences team undertook a thorough due diligence review, including review of target’s compliance with Covid-19 related sanitary guidelines.
  • Advised Marriott Vacation Worldwide Corporation on the legal due diligence and review of Welk’s Mexican property, Hotel Sirena del Mar (located in Los Cabos), for its acquisition, as part of the seller’s portfolio.
  • Advised Hilton Grand Vacations on the acquisition of a condominium interest within the Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort in Los Cabos from a joint venture of partners including Trinity Real Estate Investments in Los Cabos, for the development of its first timeshare regime in Mexico.
  • Advised on the Mexican portion of a multinational M&A transaction entailing the sale of Chemours’ Mining Solutions Business to Draslovka Holding, a Czech Republic-based private company specialising in chemicals; the Real Estate team coordinated and lead the review of the current status of certain in-development industrial facilities in Durango, as well with all steps in connection with the conveyancing of the asset.
  • Advising McCormick regarding corporate governance and corporate maintenance; internal due diligence procedures; and -primarily- the execution of service, retail, lease, storage, import/export, retail, purchase and sale agreements.
  • Currently assisting with the corporate, contractual, intellectual property and administrative necessities of BioTe Medical so that the company can expand and promote its services across Latin America.
  • Assisting Grupo Constructor Pirámide with a due diligence procedure regarding several real estate properties located across Mexico for the development of various real estate projects.
  • Representing Veolia in an amparo procedure filed against the new regulations issued by the Energy Regulatory Commission and published by the Federal Electricity Federal Commission (‘CFE’) for the calculation of electricity cogeneration fees.
  • Representing ATCO regarding the supervision and sign-off of the legal aspects for the granting of rights of way with federal, state and municipal authorities, as well as on the verification and analysis of land occupation; value: MX$50m.
  • Advising Corteva Agriscience since 2012 on the recovery of millions of pesos, derived from credits granted in agricultural commodities to producers throughout the country; value: MX$90m.
  • Advised The Chemours Company on the IP aspects of the Mexican portion of a multinational M&A entailing the sale of Chemours’ Mining Solutions Business to Czech Republic-based Draslovka Holding.
  • Advised Altos Hornos de Mexico on an administrative patent infringement litigation for a claim regarding an apparent patent violation by a third-party process for comprising aluminum into micrometric dust (for bending and cooling steel).
  • Advised Discovery Communications regarding the new location of its corporate headquarters in New York; the matter included several legal aspects and over 280 trade mark and slogan applications and registrations before the Mexican Trademark Office.
  • Advised Universal Pictures Mexico on employment termination matters, concluding the processes successfully and avoiding the risk of litigation.
  • Provided Mizuho Bank Mexico with day-to-day advice on labour and employment matters, including labour compliance.
  • Advised Lottus Capital Fund on the due diligence process and employer substitution of personnel related to the acquisition of Universidad Autónoma del Noreste in 2021.

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With nearly 15 years of experience in the Mexican market, Ibarra del Paso Gallego is distinguished for providing personalized legal services to its clients with the highest quality standards. We have a team of sophisticated lawyers who are highly skilled and specialize in banking, finance and capital markets, corporate, ESG, real estate, hospitality, tax, life sciences, labor and employment, IP/IT, data privacy, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters.

We are driven to find practical and effective solutions to the legal challenges our clients face in operating their businesses. At Ibarra del Paso Gallego, we always strive to exceed the clients’ expectations and establish a long-lasting alliance relationship.

Testimonials

‘The team is extremely professional, with excellent disposition and remarkable approach to the client. The personalised service they have stands out and they are always looking for new ways to work in the field for the benefit of customer and industry.’

‘The lawyers know the needs of their clients and know how to provide personalized services, they are responsible, prompt and with an excellent approach to service that stands out. Adrian del Paso is excelent.’

The office was very willing and flexible to meet service requests.’

‘The staff of the office knows the matter well and the authorities that participate in the industry.’

‘The attention to detail is enormous, and they still remain practical and keep delivering results even if there are many adverse situations.’

‘The firm takes the time to know not only the industry but the way the company functions, which at the end save us time.’

‘Adrian del Paso is an expert that provides personal attention to the matter and his input has both technical and practical perspectives so the issues can be resolved promptly.’

‘Mauricio Sandoval is a senior associate who is our point of reference for most of our consultations and his input is always accurate.’

They offer an integrated service with experts in different subjects, which complement real estate issues, such as environmental, litigation, among others. A medium-sized office, but one that covers many subjects. Flexibility in billing schemes.’

‘Solid knowledge, a personalised treatment and availability.’

‘The team is specialised in real estate issues. They are always up to date on all topics. It is a study that has personalised attention and goes into detail of all things. Lawyers are interested in learning more about the business and the company, in order to contribute with their talent. Always open to review billing and make it a win-win between attorney-client.’

‘Carlos Ibarra and Rodrigo de los Rios dominate real estate issues. It is very easy to relate to them and they always adapt to the needs of their clients.’

Their experience in drafting contracts for real estate development trusts and vehicles (SPVs) protects the equity and legal aspects of the participants. They have a close and continuous follow-up to the work agenda.’

‘Gerardo Gallego: his experience, communication skills and eloquence. Fernando Gonzalez: his client orientation, continuous follow-up of the agenda.’

‘What distinguishes them is the correct follow-up and collaboration process with the client. They have structured what they need to find out and they know how to relate what is necessary to the situations they are facing.’

‘Gerardo Gallegos has an easy understanding of the business conditions, he investigates what is necessary and researches in different ways what is required. By understanding the business variables, his legal shielding and the non-negotiable points are very clear and make it easy to secure.’

A team of experts in the field, they always answer on time and have excellent service. The look for new strategies to get better results.’

‘Knowing their subject so well makes them trustworthy professionals. The good results they have shown us make support more efficient. The team communicates well and are very effective.’

‘Highly-experienced team, specialised in the real estate sector in Mexico, adapting to the different payment methods, etc.’

‘Always available, personalised attention from partners, extensive knowledge of the sector. Outstanding partners: Juan Miguel Martinez.’

A very professional and responsible firm. With a lot of attention to detail and keeping us informed at all times‘.