Jones Day
The practice at the Mexico office of full-service multinational giant Jones Day ‘works well as a team’ to advise Mexican issuers and underwriters on debt and equity offerings, and provide counsel on the establishment of mutual funds, pension funds, and brokerage firms in Mexico. Silvia Malagón heads up the practice and brings substantial capital markets experience to the table, having represented numerous local financial entities and the Mexican affiliates of many international financial institutions. Of counsel Carlos Sámano supports with asset-backed securities offerings and tender offers.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The lawyers at Jones Day work well as a team and their skills complement each other.’
- ‘The experience and timely responses makes the team remarkable.’
- ‘Silvia Malagón is a partner with all the experience in the sector. The mix of her knowledge, practicality and business vision make her an extremely reliable professional.’
Key clients
- Grupo Financiero Citibanamex
- SAM Asset Management
- Operadores de Fondos Banorte
- Scotia Fondos (Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversión)
- Banco S3 CACEIS México (Institución De Banca Múltiple)
Work highlights
- Advised Citibanamex Afore on the corporate reorganisation of the issuance trust.
- Advised Sam Asset Management on the merger of four mutual funds.
- Assisted Operadora de Fondos Banorte with obtaining authorisation from the National Banking and Securities Commission for the incorporation of its mutual fund.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Silvia Malagón, Carlos A Sámano