Santamarina y Steta's capital markets group assists clients with debt and equity offerings, FIBRA and CKD-related mandates, and public tender offers. Additional areas of expertise include securities lending transactions, corporate governance and restructuring. A trio of partners share leadership: Alberto Saavedra's broad practice takes in capital markets, corporate, M&A, and project finance; Sergio Chagoya routinely represents issuers, investors, developers and government entities in private equity and venture capital transactions, as well as public offerings; and Diego Ostos handles securities, corporate matters and M&A work. Senior associate Juan Pablo Rodríguez Sada left the firm in October 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Their technical knowledge of capital markets legislation and practices in Mexico is outstanding. Their answers are always technically-based and based on experience. They are always available.'
‘Excellent technical quality, especially the service from Sergio Chagoya and Diego Ostos.'
‘The availability of the people and the quality of the work has been exceptional. When required, the firm has involved more lawyers with relevant experience. We have established periodic meetings, with management of minutes and specific tasks for each member of the team, both from the office and the client, in order to move towards the goal. The process has flowed satisfactorily.'
‘Excellent team, responsible and with excellent interaction with clients.'
‘Quick and detailed attention; they work as part of your team. Diego Ostos and Antonio López are recommended.'
Key clients
- Alfa
- Banco Mercantil del Norte, Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Banorte
- Bolsa Mexicana de Valores
- Corporación Interamericana de Inversiones
- Grupo Carso
- Grupo Industrial Saltillo
- Grupo Lamosa
- Grupo Palacio de Hierro
- Grupo Sanborns
- Inmobiliaria Ruba
- Internacional de Inversiones
- INVEX Controladora
- Kimberly Clark de México
- La Comer
- Promotora Empresarial del Norte
- Proyecto y Desarrollos COMVIVE
Work highlights
- Acted as external legal counsel to Grupo Sanborns, a former publicly-traded company, on its delisting from the Mexican Stock Exchange and privatisation.
- Representated Internacional de Inversiones in connection with the structuring and implementation of a new green bond offering on the Mexican Stock Exchange.
- Advised INVEX Controladora on the sixth issuance of notes under its debt bond program on the Mexican stock market.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alberto Saavedra, Sergio Chagoya, Diego Ostos