Noted for its ‘very good local and global expertise’, the sizable team at Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. is regularly called upon by public and private companies, investment banks, venture capital firms, startups and equity firms for its corporate and M&A capabilities. Spread across locations in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Ciudad Juárez, Monterrey and Tijuana, the practice group specialises in corporate matters, M&A, joint ventures, global restructurings and venture capital mandates. Ciudad Juárez-based Jorge L Ruiz coordinates the national transactional practice group and has particular experience with regards to corporate and M&A mandates involving the mining and automotive sectors. Reynaldo Vizcarra-Mendez handles matters of foreign investment, banking and finance, and international agreements. Carlo Pérez-Arizti, who is singled out for his ’excellent and timely responses’, focuses on M&A and venture capital matters. Lorenzo Ruiz de Velasco, for his part, is praised for his ‘proven ability to negotiate and reach agreements’, and majors on corporate and cross-border financial transactions, M&A, and capital markets. Additional names to note include Stephanie Arias-Marruffo (corporate transactions); and Monterrey-based Rodrigo Montemayor (corporate and commercial law, M&A, project finance and real estate). Senior associate Jesus Perez-Palazuelos (M&A, corporate, contractual and foreign investment law) and associates Alejandra Heredia-Martinez and Javier Zenteno (corporate advisory and foreign investment) are also noted. All lawyers are based in Mexico City, unless otherwise stated. Senior counsel Gaspar Gutiérrez Centeno retired in January 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Very good local and global expertise, which makes them able to explain to people from all over the world the issues.’
‘Daniel Sánchez Morales and Carlo Pérez Aritzi are really, really great. Excellent and timely responses.’
‘The lawyers provide personalized attention by promptly reviewing the details of the documents. They ensure that all requirements are met according to the law and the company's statutes. They stay updated as well as propose best practices according to their experience with other clients.'
‘Being a comprehensive firm, they can delve into different matters and in different jurisdictions, facilitating our way of doing business. The team has shown great proactivity, anticipating our needs in a complex transaction with numerous technical difficulties. Thanks to this, they have been able to expertly and effectively resolve very complex technical and contractual issues that required imaginative solutions to successfully conclude the transaction. It is a multidisciplinary team that covers a range of matters (M&A, corporate, regulatory, tax, competition)'.
‘Lorenzo Ruiz de Velasco combines great work capacity, Mexican and US qualifications, perfect command of English, and knowledge of various subjects (in addition to his own disciplines, M&A and corporate, he has demonstrated extensive knowledge of energy and financing). He has a proven ability to negotiate and reach agreements. Pamela Lemus Pelayo, an associate of the team, has also contributed work of enormous quality.'
‘They master all the issues in which they support us, all the lawyers are friendly and are attentive to the specific needs of our industry. At all times they have been able to support us both in Mexico and in other regions since they have offices in various parts of the world. They care about treating us well and supporting us.'
Key clients
- Sika
- WestRock Company
- Thomson Reuters
- Advario
- Canelo Energy
- Tencent
- Nexcap Partners
- ED&F / Azúcar Grupo Saenz
- Finest Holding
- Globant
- Emerson Electric
- Aurelius
Work highlights
- Advised Swiss multinational specialty-chemical company, Sika, on the worldwide acquisition of the MBCC Group, a leading supplier of construction chemicals and solutions worldwide.
- Advised WestRock on the acquisition of the remaining interest in Grupo Gondi, including the consequent indirect acquisition of more than twenty Mexican subsidiaries.
- Advised Thomson Reuters on its entry into a definitive agreement for San Francisco-based private equity fund, TPG, to acquire a majority stake in Elite from Thomson Reuters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jorge Ruiz