Global Banking & Markets - Equities Group.

Practice in U.S. and international corporate law, representing clients predominantly based in the U.S. and Mexico, including companies, banks, financial institutions, private equity funds, manufacturers, and high net worth individuals in their activities worldwide. Provided advice in M&A, finance, restructurings and general corporate matters to clients. Assisted clients in drafting commercial agreements, such as services agreements and agreements related to the purchase of products. Reviewed enforceability of agreements in the United States and Mexico. Collaborated in the acquisition of Mexican businesses by foreign companies. Participated in private equity and finance transactions for companies in various sectors in the United States. Assisted in commercial lending transactions representing both borrowers and lenders. Advised foreign clients starting commercial operations in Mexico. Assisted companies in implementing data protection policies. Collaborated in IPOs filed in the NYSE and Nasdaq.

Corporate & Securities Practice. Participated in cross-border private equity transactions as well as in negotiations for credit and services agreements between private companies and public agencies. Performed due diligence proceedings for acquisitions of Mexican companies. Participated in underwritings in relation to debt placements under debt authorized programs on the Mexican Stock Exchange. Negotiated and drafted procurement agreements with public agencies. Participated in foreign investment transactions in Mexico.

Drafted memoranda on U.S. acquisitions and corporate law. Reviewed corporate agreements and legal documents regarding business start-ups. Collaborated with due diligence proceedings. Prepared reports on the legal requirements for investing in Mexico and other Latin American countries particularly in the sectors of mining, manufacturing and oil & gas.

Participated in mergers and acquisitions of multinational corporations along with leading international law firms. Conducted due diligence proceedings for restructuring private companies. Negotiated and drafted contracts, financing agreements, corporate documents and Mexican opinion letters regarding M&A, financing, business start-ups and other related matters. Coordinated the incorporation of new legal entities. Advised foreign and domestic clients on real estate acquisitions. Responsible for the registration of trademarks and intellectual property. Assisted in debt placement on the Mexican and New York Stock Exchanges.

Collaborated in the drafting of arbitral awards for arbitration tribunals, including the Arbitration Court of Madrid, the London Court of International Arbitration and the International Court of Arbitration.

Prepared English legal translations and drafted various corporate documents, contracts and due diligence reports. Conducted property investigations in government real estate offices throughout the country.