White & Case S.C.
Client SatisfactionLauded as a ‘collaborative, available, multidisciplinary’ team, White & Case S.C.'s lawyers are equipped to handle M&A transactions and provide general corporate advice to major multinationals, commercial and investment banks, private equity funds and entrepreneurs. A recent standout matter saw the group advise China Power International Holding and Zuma Energía on the potential acquisition of three renewable generation projects in Mexico. Henri Capin-Gally directs the practice group and takes care of a variety of complex corporate and financial transactions, as well as antitrust mandates. Sergio Márquez, who was promoted to the partnership in January 2024, specialises in capital markets, M&A, and banking matters; Fernando Vázquez-Chelius Solís focuses on domestic and cross-border M&A, along with private equity transactions, and has a particular emphasis on the regulated industries. Associate Mariel Martínez Zárate majors on assisting corporate clients, private equity funds, and SPACs with M&A and equity investments. The team was strengthened with the January 2024 hire of real estate investment specialist Alfonso Vargas Mayoral (as a local partner), from Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C.
Testimonials
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‘It is a very strong team, with a lot of knowledge; collaborative, available, with a multidisciplinary team to understand the different aspects.'
‘Sergio Márquez - a very available partner, with great attention and knowledge.'
‘They know our business very well and where it is going. They are very receptive and patient. They propose according to the needs of the company. They are distinguished for being one of the best firms. The best quality of the firms is its vocation for service and proposing appropriate solutions.'
‘W&C is what it is because of the professionals who make it up. Sergio Márquez and Alfonso Suárez have undoubtedly done a great job.'
Key clients
- Hospitales Mac
- Klar
- Braskem Idesa
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico
- China Power International Holding
- Zuma Energía
Work highlights
- Advised MAC Health, and its existing shareholders, on an investment made in it by General Atlantic, a private equity investor.
- Advised Klar on its acquisition of Servicios Financieros Alternativos, a popular finance institution in Mexico.
- Advised Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) on the strategic acquisition of 100% of the shares of a real estate entity in Tijuana’s International Airport that subleases its space for airport-related activities.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Henri Capin Gally