Latin America - Mexico

Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC

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For antitrust investigations carried out in Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC makes for reliable and seasoned counsel. Recent scrutiny by COFECE in the banking and beer making industries have both been sources of work for the practice, which is headed by Fernando Carreño, one of the market’s most renowned lawyers for investigations in this area. He is also an experienced transaction lawyer when it comes to merger and pre-merger filings. The practice was significantly bolstered in January 2023 with the hire of Sergio López as a partner after some seven years at COFECE where he had held a number of senior positions including Director General of Contentious Affairs, Head of the Technical Secretariat and Head of the Investigative Authority. Counsel César Martínez supports on litigation cases, mainly regarding investigations into alleged illegal behaviour; while among a strong crop of associates, experienced seniors Mónica Cabeza de Vaca and Michel Llorens are two names to note. Since publication, Llorens has been raised to counsel - effective as of January 2024.

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Key clients

  • Anheuser Busch InBev
  • Blackstone
  • KKR & Co
  • Nissan
  • Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
  • Clearlake
  • Atlantia
  • Bain Capital
  • ICA Ingenieros Civiles Asociados
  • Grupo Infra
  • Grupo Tomza
  • Grupo Simsa
  • Grupo Lala

Work highlights

  • Advised Edizione and Blackstone on obtaining a merger clearance in Mexico for their acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of Atlantia.
  • Advised Celanese on obtaining the merger clearance before COFECE for the acquisition of the M&M Business from Dupont.
  • Advising KKR on obtaining merger clearance in Mexico for its acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Contour Global.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Fernando Carreño

Fernando Carreño

Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC

Partner Fernando Carreño is engaged in the following practice areas: Anti-Corruption & Compliance, Banking & Finance, Commercial Contracts, Competition & Antitrust, Corporate, Foreign Investment, Maritime, Air & Transport, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Oil & Gas.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fernando Carreño