Garnering praise for its 'proactive approach and commitment to excellence', the group of 'strategic thinkers, empathetic communicators and driven professionals' at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. is well-placed to assist banks, investment funds, REITS, insurance companies and fintechs as lenders, borrowers or guarantors alike. The team frequently handles structured and DIP financings, syndicated loan facilities, project finance, acquisition financings, and secured and unsecured financings. A recent highlight saw the group advise Grupo Axo on the negotiation and implementation of a syndicated credit agreement for an amount up to MXN$6.5bn. Leadership of the practice is shared between firm chairman Carlos Aiza, who specialises in capital markets and corporate finance; and 'excellent professional' Giovanni Ramírez Garrido, who handles acquisition finance, structured finance, asset-backed financings, bankruptcy and restructuring. Also noted are Pedro Velasco (banking and finance, bankruptcy and capital markets); and Alejandro Isaac (banking and finance, restructuring, project finance), both of whom are lauded for their 'strategic vision'. Emilio Aarún majors on banking, finance, and bankruptcy and restructuring mandates. Following the departure of former senior Adriana Colliers, who moved in house at Vanguard in September 2024, Martín Pavón Pérez and Lorena Bustamante are the key associate-level contacts; both support the partners across the gamut of banking and finance matters.

With a team operating from offices in Mexico City and Monterrey, the practice group at Galicia Abogados S.C. is well-versed in advising lenders, borrowers, issuers and underwriters on the structuring, negotiation, documentation and execution of financing transactions, as well as handling regulatory, compliance and risk management mandates on behalf of financial institutions. Banks, public companies, pension funds, brokerage firms and insurers frequently feature on the practice’s client roster. Following the September 2024 departure of ex-practice co-head Humberto Pérez Rocha, the group is co-led by Mexico City-based partners Arturo Perdomo and Guillermo Pérez Santiago. Perdomo specialises in banking and fintech regulatory matters and financial transactions, while Pérez Santiago, for his part, majors on banking, finance and capital markets. Also noted are Rodrigo Rivera (financing transactions, corporate law, real estate, restructuring); Maurice Berkman (lending and capital markets transactions, securities regulation); and Monterrey-based Rosemarie McLaren, who deals with matters involving local and cross-border bilateral and syndicated loans, real estate and corporate finance. Senior associate Lili Abascal left the firm in May 2024.

The practice group at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. is well-placed to advise domestic and international corporations, banks and other financial entities on a range of regulatory and transactional mandates that includes syndicated loans, leveraged finance, asset-backed financings and project finance. A recent highlight saw the team assist Citibanamex, as administrative agent and lead lender, with a senior unsecured syndicated loan of up to $215m granted to Grupo Industrial Saltillo. Leadership of the practice is shared between Ricardo Maldonado, Manuel Echave, Francisco Ibáñez, Martín Sánchez and Patrick Meshoulam. Maldonado specialises in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, public and private debt and equity offerings, financings and infrastructure projects; while Echave handles banking and corporate finance transactions, capital markets and real estate. Ibáñez, in turn, handles banking and finance, M&A, capital markets and corporate law matters; Sánchez majors on corporate finance and energy and infrastructure law; and up-and-coming younger partner Meshoulam focuses on corporate law, M&A transactions and financings. Carlos Jiménez Cantú (syndicated loans, project finance and real estate) is also noted. At associate level, the key contacts are Jorge Javier Mendizábal (financing and debt restructuring); Juan Pablo Betancourt (corporate law, banking, project finance); and José Pellón (corporate law, capital markets and financings).

The practice group at Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, SC routinely assists global banks, financial institutions and corporations with a broad range of banking and finance mandates. Particular areas of expertise for the group include structured finance, securitisations, equity placements, leasings, real estate finance and banking regulatory mandates. A recent highlight saw the team advise Mercado Libre on an asset-backed facility granted by JPMorgan for a total amount of up to MXN$4.5bn. Leadership of the practice is shared between Michell Nader, who specialises in structured and acquisition finance, banking, real estate, capital markets and M&A; and Julián Garza, who handles structured finance deals, real estate and infrastructure finance, securities issuances and corporate transactional matters. Hans Goebel, who deals with banking law, capital markets, secured finance and real estate finance transactions; and Javier Arreola, who focuses on project finance, asset-based financings and insolvency, restructuring and workouts., are also noted. Yves Hayaux-Du-Tilly, who splits his time between the firm's London and Mexico City offices, majors on regulatory mandates for banks, broker dealers, insurance companies and pension funds; while Jenny Ferrón's practice encompasses capital markets, banking and finance, and private equity matters. Promoted to the partnership in January 2025, Miguel Ángel González's practice primarily covers corporate, M&A and banking and finance work. Of counsel Federico Vergara is noted for his contributions on real estate and asset-based financings, private equity, project finance and fintech mandates.

The banking and finance practice group at Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C. is routinely instructed by local and international banks, underwriters, issuers, private equity firms and multilaterals seeking assistance with a range of financial transactions and banking regulatory mandates. A recent work highlight saw the team advise Banco Santander and BBVA on a MXN $1.6bn letter of credit facility granted to Organización de Proyectos de Infraestructura. The practice is co-led by Jean Paul Farah Chajín, who specialises in banking and finance, capital markets, energy and infrastructure projects, M&A, real estate and restructurings; and Pablo Perezalonso Eguía, whose practice encompasses international banking and securities transactions, fintech regulatory mandates, M&A and capital markets transactions, along with data protection. Also noted are Luis Nicolau Gutiérrez and Gabriel Robles Beistegui, both of whom handle banking and finance, capital markets and M&A mandates; Gabriel del Valle Mendiola (banking and finance, capital markets, energy and infrastructure projects); and Alejandra Echeverría González (banking and finance and energy and infrastructure projects). At associate level, the names to note are Daniela Solís Navarro and Salvador Torres (banking and finance, energy and infrastructure projects); and Eduardo Aiza Vaudrecourt (banking and finance, capital markets, M&A transactions).

The 'strategic, empathetic and driven' team at Greenberg Traurig, S.C. garners praise for its 'personalised client care' and is well-versed in advising lenders and borrowers alike on a variety of financing transactions, among them bilateral and syndicated loans, structured and project financings, acquisition financings and debt restructurings. The group is also well-placed to advise fintech clients on commercial and regulatory issues that impact their business, including lending regulation, electronic payment systems and mobile payments. Banks, funds, insurance companies, institutional investors, non-bank financial institutions and private and public companies regulatory all look to the group for support. Following the July 2025 departure of former practice co-head Rodrigo Orozco Waters , the practice is led solely by Miguel Moisés who focuses his practice on assisting lenders and borrowers with structured financings, bilateral and syndicated loans, project finance and M&A. Also noted are global infrastructure practice group co-chair Juan Manuel González (project finance and development, M&A, litigation); David Argueta (capital markets, financing transactions and corporate law mandates); and José Raz Guzmán (financial, capital markets and M&A transactions, corporate governance and private equity). Following the June 2024 departure of senior Ana Acosta, Paulina García de León (banking and finance, corporate law, compliance and financial regulatory matters) is the key contact at associate level.

Santamarina y Steta's banking and finance team is well-versed in corporate finance, leveraged finance, structured finance, asset-based lending and project finance, in addition to handling banking regulatory matters on behalf of major local and international banks. The group's expertise extends to syndicated loans, capital markets transactions and financial restructurings, as well as financing for real estate and energy projects. Mexico City-based Juan Carlos Machorro steers the practice and specialises in syndicated loans, cross-border financings, and asset-backed lending transactions. Additional figures of note include: Sergio Chagoya (corporate and regulatory matters, project and infrastructure financing and fintech mandates); Diego Ostos (banking and finance, securities, corporate and M&A); and Ricardo Orea (banking and finance, M&A, bankruptcy and restructuring). Counsel Margarita Casarin has focused her practice on structured finance, syndicated loans, infrastructure financing and development bank lending; while Pablo Ortiz Monasterio is the key associate-level contact.

The practice group at White & Case S.C. is known for its experience in financial regulatory matters, in addition to its track record advising borrowers and lenders alike on a range of financing transactions. Securing financial authorisations and digital banking licences constitutes a core area of expertise, while the group's transactional practice encompasses syndicated loans, asset-backed financings and financial restructurings. Juan Antonio Martín steers the department and deals with the gamut of banking and finance mandates, along with capital markets and restructuring work. Additional names to note include regulatory and fintech specialists Narciso Campos, Andrés Mosqueira and Eduardo Flores Herrera; María Teresa Fernández Labardini, who handles requests for authorisations before the financial and regulatory authorities, M&A transactions, loan restructurings and compliance mandates; and debt finance practitioner Eugenio Bernal. Carlos Mainero (debt finance and financial regulatory matters), Rebeca García López (cross-border debt and equity financings), and Fernando Vázquez-Chelius (financings, private equity and M&A transactions) are also key members of the team. Carlos González Navarro, who focuses his practice on the financial regulatory sector, was promoted to local partner in January 2025.

Routinely acting on behalf of domestic and international companies, financial institutions and funds., the banking and finance team at Cuatrecasas is well-versed in structured finance, corporate finance, leveraged finance and acquisition finance transactions.  The group is also equipped to negotiate project contracts and related financial documents for domestic and international projects. The practice is co-led by León López, who has noted experience advising banks, investment funds and insurers on acquisition finance and debt restructuring transactions; and Gustavo Robles, who frequently handles project finance and regulatory compliance mandates. José Higinio Núñez  (commercial and financing transactions, joint investments and M&A); and Mariana Campos (financing, financial regulation and restructuring matters) are also noted.

The practice at Garrigues was substantially bolstered by the office’s merger with local firm Sanchez Devanny, which was announced in July 2024 and completed in February 2025. The team regularly advises on a range of transactions that includes acquisition financing, secured and unsecured loans, structured financing and project finance. Key contacts include José Berrueta and Gabriela Pérez Sierra. Mario Juárez left the firm in March 2025.

The team at Hogan Lovells draws on extensive experience acting for lenders and borrowers alike on a range of financing transactions. Financial institutions, alternative lenders, fintechs and rating agencies regularly feature on the group's client roster. The team also has expertise in sub-sovereign financing, as demonstrated by its work advising on infrastructure ESG projects and financings with the states of Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. Leadership is shared between Federico de Noriega Olea and René Arce Lozano in Mexico City and Monterrey, respectively. De Noriega Olea is well-versed in asset-backed deals, general corporate financing and structured finance, as well as providing advice to financial institutions on regulatory matters; while Arce Lozano majors on structured financing operations, monetisation operations, project financing and PPPs. Experienced support is provided by counsels Aldonza Sakar (structured finance, banking, securities, and corporate law) in Mexico City; and Ana Catalina Decanini (corporate, financing, real estate and commercial matters) in Monterrey.

The expertise of Holland & Knight México, S.C.'s banking and finance team encompasses the negotiation and structuring of financing terms, as well as the provision of regulatory advice. Energy, tech and real estate companies regularly feature on the group's client roster, as well as local and foreign banks, who look to the team for support on the implementation of new financial products and structures in Mexico. The practice is directed by Alejandro Landa, who specialises in advising companies and financial institutions on domestic and cross-border financings, project finance transactions and asset-backed and future-flow securitisations. Additional key contacts at the Mexico City office include Guillermo Uribe (banking, securities and capital markets work); Selene Espinosa (corporate service and financial transactions); and senior counsel Aldo González Melo (project finance and structured finance). In the Monterrey office, Alejandro Sánchez Mújica (M&A, restructuring and project finance); and Jaime Israel Moreno Treviño (general financing, business structuring and M&A) are additional names to note.

The practice group at Jones Day is well-versed in advising lenders and borrowers alike on asset-based lending transactions, cross-border investments, and aviation and real estate finance, along with banking regulatory matters. The team, which regularly works in conjunction with sister offices in the United States and beyond, is frequently instructed by domestic and international banks, brokerage and investment firms, and multinationals. The practice is co-led by Manuel Romano, Alberto de la Parra and Arturo de la Parra. Romano handles a range of financial markets' matters, particularly in relation to the energy transition, infrastructure and real estate sectors, as part of a broader practice that also takes in corporate M&A and competition work. Alberto de la Parra specialises in project structuring, corporate and M&A, project finance and financings. Arturo de la Parra, who was promoted to the partnership in January 2025, majors on cross-border and domestic project-related lending transactions, with a particular emphasis on the renewable energy sector. Additional key contacts include counsel Jose Manuel Carrillo (business restructuring, real estate finance and project finance); and Alexandra Sibaja (corporate law, M&A and financing transactions).

The banking and finance team at Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar is well-versed in structured and asset-backed financings, project finance and real estate finance transactions. Domestic and international banks and financial institutions routinely look to the group for support. The department is co-led by a group of four partners, comprising: founding partner Daniel Kuri Breña, who specialises in structured financing transactions, syndicated and bilateral loans, and cross-border financings; Rodrigo López Márquez, who draws on experience assisting lenders and borrowers in financing transactions and also covers regulatory and fintech matters; Alejandro Sobarzo Hadad (project finance and M&A); and co-managing director Guillermo Garay Espinosa, who handles real estate finance, aircraft finance and M&A. Silvia Roldán, who deals with banking, finance and corporate law, is an additional key contact; while seniors Alfonso Alfaro Rincón Gallardo and Alvaro Pérez Caballero are the names to note at associate level.

Arriving in Mexico by way of its July 2024 absorption of González Calvillo, the Mexican team at Madrid-headquartered Pérez-Llorca is well-placed to assist investment funds, banks and fintechs with a broad range of banking and finance mandates. Core areas of expertise for the group include commercial lending, acquisition financing, project finance and regulatory banking work. José Ignacio Rivero Andere steers the practice and focuses on banking and finance, capital markets work, corporate law and M&A transactions. Bernardo Reyes Retana Krieger (private and public securities offerings, capital markets and M&A) is also a key figure, and the senior team was further strengthened with the raising of Jacinto Ávalos to the partnership in January 2025; he focuses on M&A and financings, capital markets and insurance law. Senior associate Mario de la Portilla joined the firm from an inhouse position at Fairplay in December 2024. The corporate, transactional and financing capabilities of the firm's Monterrey office were also bolstered with the February 2025 hire of Ricardo Morales Barrón from EC Rubio; in the same month, it was announced that Rivero Andere will relocate (with a small team) to the firm's New York office, so as to be able to offer Mexican law service-provision from there.

Boutique firm Robles Miaja, SC assists both lenders and borrowers with syndicated lending and other transactional mandates. Key contacts include founding partner Rafael Robles, as well as María Luisa Petricioli Castellón and Gerardo Pérez-Chow.

Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.'s banking and finance team has experience advising lenders, borrowers, arrangers and guarantors on a range of multi-jurisdictional financing transactions, in addition to providing regulatory advice on fintech mandates. Banks, financial institutions and companies in the energy and manufacturing segments routinely look to the group for support. The team, which is spread across offices in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara, is co-directed by Lorenzo Ruiz de Velasco and Alfonso Martínez Bejarano, both of whom are based in the capital; their collective expertise takes in cross-border financings, M&A transactions, fintech matters and real estate finance. Daniel Sánchez Morales primarily handles project finance and infrastructure work, with senior associate Michelle Pfeffer also active on project finance, along with credit transactions and financial regulatory mandates.

The capabilities of CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow's team take in a range of transactional and regulatory banking and finance matters, including acquisition finance, leveraged finance, syndicated lending, and the securing of approvals from regulatory bodies. Infrastructure project finance is an additional area of expertise. Raúl Zepeda steers the practice and focuses on financing transactions along with banking, corporate and tax law. Fernando Nava has experience advising banks, funds, investors and government entities on the financing of infrastructure, energy and transport projects. Former senior associate Alejandro Perera left the firm in April 2025.

Cuesta Campos y Asociados S.C.'s banking and finance team is well-versed in a range of transactional matters, including asset-based lending, secured credit, bridge loans, project and asset financings, and debt securities offerings. Domestic and foreign banks and financial institutions routinely feature on the group's client roster. Practice co-heads Azucena Marín and Hugo Cuesta split their time between Guadalajara and Mexico City. Marin specialises in matters of foreign investment, M&A, corporate governance and competition law; Cuesta also majors on corporate law, M&A, and corporate governance. Senior associate Mauricio Castillo has focused his practice on advising issuers on public securities offerings and assisting both creditors and debtors with credit restructurings.

The practice group at DLA Piper Mexico has experience across a range of banking and finance transactions, particularly bilateral financings, acquisition finance, capitalisations, asset-based loans, workouts and project finance. The team is regulalrly instructed by both lenders and borrowers, including notable banks, financial services companies and other financial institutions. Leadership is shared between Edgar Romo, who also co-leads the firm's Latin America finance practice group and specialises in structured finance, project finance, securities offerings, restructurings and M&A; and Roberto Ríos, whose practice is centred on project development and supporting developers and financial institutions in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Additional key contacts include Álvaro Sarmiento, who focuses on cross-border structured and asset-backed finance transactions; and semi-senior associate Javier Pichardini, who deals with finance, restructuring, energy, infrastructure and corporate mandates.

The practice group at Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC is well-versed in advising on banking and payment systems regulatory matters, in addition to handling a range of financial transactions that includes credit and debt restructurings and project finance. Domestic and foreign banks, fintechs, private equity funds, pension funds, hedge funds and payment processors frequently look to the group for support. Co-heads Luis Burgueño and Alberto Córdoba direct the team. Burgueño (who also co-leads the firm’s corporate and M&A practice), focuses on corporate governance, financing and technology transactions, while Córdoba handles financing transactions on behalf of automotive, oil-and-gas and financial services-sector clients. The key names to note at counsel level are Gloria Martínez and Jaime Ostos, the latter of whom was promoted to his current role in January 2025.

The team at Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. is well-placed to advise on a broad range of financial transactions, namely the structuring of loans, portfolio securitisations and the financing of infrastructure projects, in addition to handling regulatory compliance mandates. Banks, mutual funds, multi-purpose financial institutions and insurance companies regularly look to the group for support. Miguel Angel Peralta and Pedro Said Nader co-lead the team; Peralta focuses on M&A transactions as well as banking and investments matters; Said Nader, in turn, handles financings, securitisations, capital markets work, fintech mandates and M&A transactions. intermediate associate Valeria Couttolenc Riba is noted.

The practice group at Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton advises global banks and financial institutions on a broad range of financing transactions - notably the structuring of cross-border credit facilities, asset-based loans, revolving loans and project finance - particularly as regards the manufacturing, automotive, energy and agribusiness segments. Leadership is shared between Sergio Ostos and Raymundo Vázquez, both of whom divide their time between Mexico City and San Antonio (Texas). Ostos specialises in banking and finance, antitrust, corporate and M&A, along with tax law; Vázquez, for his part, deals with banking and financial transactions, M&A and data privacy mandates. Senior associate Michelle Romero, who is based between Guadalajara and San Antonio, majors on banking and finance, corporate transactions and compliance.

'Attention to detail, availability and great technical skills' are the calling cards of the practice group at CDA Abogados, which is frequently instructed by financial institutions, companies and investors seeking assistance with financing transactions and banking regulatory matters. The team's transactional skill-set takes in the structuring of syndicated loans, structured financings, project financing and financial leasing. On the regulatory side, the group handles fintech regulation, the incorporation and registration of financial institutions, and treasury operations. Leadership is shared between founding partners Alejandro Díaz Steta and Luis Cervantes Castillo. Díaz Steta specialises in commercial transactions, including M&A, restructurings and financings, along with shareholder conflicts, and bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. Cervantes Castillo has focused his practice on the resolution of civil and commercial disputes and transactional operations. Key senior associate Juan Enrique Lizardi Becerra majors on financial regulatory matters and M&A transactions.

The practice group at Creel Abogados, SC demonstrates experience across a range of transactional and regulatory banking and finance, most notably secured and unsecured transactions, acquisition and structured financings, single creditor and syndicated loans, and the structuring of security packages. The team also assists banks, non-bank financial institutions and other regulated entities with regulatory matters. The practice is co-led by deeply experienced partners Carlos Creel (banking and securities law) and Gustavo Struck Creel (corporate law, finance and real estate). Pablo Arellano and counsel Alejandro Creel, both of whom specialise in corporate law, M&A, finance and real estate, are additional names to note. Corporate law and finance specialist Guillermo Rocha, who frequently handles structured and asset-backed finance and private equity matters, joined the firm from MNJ Capital in June 2024.

Frequently called upon by local and international banks, insurers, real estate developers, pension funds and investment funds, boutique firm DMA Legal (DMA Servicios Legales, S.C.) is well-placed to handle a broad range of banking and finance mandates, including syndicated loans and financings for infrastructure and real estate projects. The practice is co-led by Daniel Méndez Antillón, who specialises in banking and finance and real estate operations; and Carlos Sagaón Garza, who majors on the financing of real estate and infrastructure projects.

The practice group at Jáuregui y Del Valle, S.C. routinely assists banks and non-bank financial entities with securitisations, project finance, loan transactions, and regulatory mandates. Practice head Alberto Balderas and Luis Rodolfo Flores are the key contacts.

Lauded for its 'dynamic, client-focused approach and multidisciplinary expertise', the team at Pérez Correa González is experienced in advising banks, investment funds, development agencies, non-bank financial institutions and fintechs on the negotiation and structuring of financial transactions. Financial services regulatory matters, payment systems, alternative lending and e-commerce management constitute additional areas of expertise. The practice is co-directed by experienced duo Jorge Labastida and Fernando Eraña. Labastida, who is praised for his 'pragmatic approach' and 'exceptional analytical skills', specialises in asset-backed and structured finance, project finance and real estate finance. Eraña, noted for his 'ability to handle high-stakes negotiations with remarkable aplomb', deals with M&A, finance and technology-related transactions. Emilio Carrillo Peñafiel (banking and finance, corporate law) is also noted. Following the August 2024 departure of senior Eduardo Montenegro, the key associate-level contacts are Eduardo Yrigoyen (financing transactions) and Omar Sarabia (corporate and M&A, real estate, banking and finance).

The team at Sequelis y Asociados, S.C. routinely assists local and foreign banks with a variety of financing arrangements for Mexican companies, namely bilateral loans, syndicated loans, asset-based financing and structured facilities. The group also advises clients in the agribusiness, real estate, energy and telecoms segments on the structuring of collateral arrangements and other guarantees. Founding partner Héctor Sequelis steers the practice and specialises in banking and finance, M&A transactions, antitrust and real estate law. Senior associate Montserrat Angélica Hernández Loyo handles banking and finance work, corporate law and foreign investment matters.

The practice group at SMPS Legal is routinely instructed by creditors and debtors alike, including banks, private equity companies, real estate developers and non-bank financial institutions seeking assistance with secured financings and securitisations. Iván Pérez Correa steers the practice and specialises in securities, banking and M&A transactions; he has particular experience assisting issuers and intermediaries with issuances of debt and equity securities, securitisations and tender offers. Eduardo Pizarro Suárez, who majors on corporate law, M&A, real estate and banking and finance is also noted, as is associate Carlos Fernández Herrera.

Founded in 2023, boutique firm Villanueva Ortiz Abogados handles a range of banking and finance, real estate, corporate and regulatory compliance mandates. Core areas of expertise for the 'hands-on' team include advising banks on structuring and executing senior, mezzanine, club, syndicated and bilateral loan transactions; assisting developers with securing financing for real estate projects; and advising investors on investment strategies. Founding partner Eduardo Villanueva Ortiz, who is lauded for his 'extensive experience in bank financing matters', specialises in advising domestic and international financial institutions on financings, restructurings, M&A transactions and real estate developments. Of counsel Viviana Alvarado Balderas, who can draw on previous experience as General Counsel and Compliance Director at Sura México, and covers financial regulatory matters, corporate and M&A, and regulatory compliance, is also noted.