Mayer Brown Mexico, S.C.

Acting on behalf of both lenders and borrowers, the finance group at Mayer Brown Mexico, S.C. routinely assists banks, private equity sponsors and private-credit lending funds with a range of financial transactions, among them secured and asset-backed loans, credit facilities, and securitisation facilities. A recent matter of note saw the team advise BWAY Corporation on the granting of a $25m secured loan agreement to Grupo Zapata for the acquisition of raw material and supplies. The practice is co-directed by Raúl Fernández-Briseño and Francisco García-Naranjo. Fernández Briseño has particular knowledge of structured and acquisition financing transactions involving the fintech, telecoms, and retail sectors. for his part, García Naranjo majors on financial regulatory matters and financial and foreign investment transactions; he has a significant track record in obtaining regulatory authorisations for the establishment and operation of financial institutions in Mexico. Additional key contacts include Ariel Ramos, who handles the financing of real estate, energy, and infrastructure projects; and Jan Boker, who was promoted to the partnership in January 2024 and provides regulatory and transactional advice. Senior associate Javier Garibay specialises in corporate, M&A, banking, and finance mandates.