Praised as a ‘highly capable, well-integrated team, with well-prepared lawyers who form good relationships with their clients’, Jones Day's capital markets team specialises in advising issuers and underwriters on debt and equity offerings, as well as handling the establishment of mutual funds, pension funds and brokerage firms. The practice is jointly led by two ’efficient and remarkable’ of counsels: Silvia Malagón, who has particular experience assisting mutual funds with obtaining authorisations before the national banking and securities commission; and Carlos Sámano, who takes care of debt issuances, asset-backed securities offerings and tender offers.

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  • ‘I have had the opportunity to work with Jones Day as an counterpart in some transactions, and their lawyers have always seemed to me to be professional and knowledgeable on the subject. Without a doubt Jones Day is one of the best law firms in Mexico.'

  • ‘Carlos Sámano has extensive experience in capital markets and has always conducted himself with professionalism and with the highest quality standards.'

  • ‘Solid team with subject knowledge which has helped us in the transactions we have carried out. Both Alberto de la Parra and Carlos Sámano have helped us in transactions. They both know the subject, the applicable regulations and get good results.'

  • ‘Highly capable, well-integrated team, with well-prepared lawyers who form good relationships with their clients, always seeking to maximize results.'

  • ‘The ability to resolve all customer queries; availability for calls, meetings, document analysis. My experience is working with Silvia Malagón and, without a doubt, when it has been necessary to consult with her partners who serve other practices, the coordination is efficient and remarkable. They focus on solving problems for the client in the necessary times and with the necessary quality.'

  • ‘Silvia Malagón is always very aware of the needs of her clients. You can expect to receive care in real time, regardless of the day and time. You really know that if Silvia is your consultant, you have her support, and that of her team.'

Key clients

  • Grupo Financiero Citibanamex
  • SAM Asset Management
  • Operadores de Fondos Banorte
  • Scotia Fondos, Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversión, Grupo Financiero Scotiabank Inverlat
  • Banco S3 CACEIS México, Institución De Banca Múltiple
  • Fondos de Inversión Multiva, Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversión, Grupo Financiero Multiva
  • Afore Invercap

Work highlights

  • Assisted Operadora de Fondos Banorte with obtaining authorisation from the National Banking and Securities Commission for the incorporation of its mutual fund.
  • Advised Sam Asset Management on the the preparation of the legal documentation necessary to obtain the National Banking and Securities Commission’s authorisation for the incorporation and for the start of operations of these funds.
  • Advised Grupo Inmobiliario UPAS, a subsidiary of Grupo México, on the due diligence, negotiation and formalisation of an agreement with certain Southern Cross Group's subsidiaries that are the controlling shareholders of Planigrupo.

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Silvia Malagón, Carlos A. Sámano