Latin America - Mexico

White & Case S.C.

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As the Mexican market saw an increase in M&A activity, White & Case S.C.’s competition and antitrust department has been particularly active in unconditional merger-clearances and related transactional issues, notably in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The practice is also adept at assisting its clients with investigations by the competition authority and with antitrust lawsuits. The team is led by Henri Capin Gally, who has a lengthy track-record and has participated in some of Mexico’s most significant transactions and complex competition investigations. The November 2022 promotion of Román González Melo to the partnership means the firm fields three partners for this practice, with Fernando García Gómez the contact to note for constitutional and administrative disputes. At associate level, Germán Macías and Diego Mendoza provide support across the full range of matters.

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  • ‘Henri Capín Román González Melo: full knowledge of the subject; extensive experience in the sector; good relations with authorities and full availability.’

Key clients

  • Facebook Mexico
  • Konfío
  • Macquarie Asset Management
  • Pimco Investment Management
  • Grupo Financiero Banorte (Banorte)
  • Grupo Viva Aerobús
  • Sempra Energy
  • Kansas City Southern de México
  • Quinto Andar
  • Braskem Idesa
  • Codere México
  • Te Creemos
  • ALD Automotive (Société Générale)

Work highlights

  • Represented Grupo Viva Aerobús and its operating subsidiary, Aeroenlaces Nacionales (Viva), before COFECE to obtain authorisation to close a commercial alliance agreement and joint venture with Allegiant Air.
  • Acted for Sempra Energy in proceedings before COFECE regarding its sale of a 10 per cent stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners to Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
  • Advised Macquarie Asset Management and its consortium partners British Columbia Investment Management Corporation and MEAG, on securing antitrust clearance in Mexico for their circa €2.5bn acquisition of Reden Solar.

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Henri Capin Gally