Best Lawyers in Mexico for Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law

He joined Sánchez Devanny in 2007 as part of the Tax practice group. Before joining Sánchez Devanny, he was an associate in a well-known Mexican law firm. Prior to that, he was a legal trainee at a financial company. His practice in Sánchez Devanny focuses on tax consulting and litigation, including national and international tax matters. He has experience advising on domestic and cross-border matters such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, spin-offs,...

Humberto heads the firm’s Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance practice group. Humberto advises local and multinational companies on all aspects of corporate law, corporate governance and compliance. He has more than twentythree years of experience practicing law. Before joining Sánchez Devanny, he worked at General Electric for more than a decade, most recently as its General Counsel for Mexico, Central America & Caribbean, reporting to General Electric’s Gen...

Humberto Molina is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Humberto, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Humberto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Valeria Couttolenc Riva is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Valeria Couttolenc, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Valeria Couttolenc is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marisa obtained a Law Degree and a Specialty in Commercial Law from Universidad Panamericana. She is experienced in Corporate Law, working with national and international companies regarding their incorporation and corporate governance, as well as assisting them in their day-to-day operations with the review and drafting of agreements, compliance, and management of diverse procedures before the corresponding authorities, and other activities. Before joining Sánchez Devanny, she worked ...

Mauricio Torres Flores is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mauricio, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mauricio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patricia Carrion Castro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Patricia, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patricia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eduardo Yrigoyen Auza is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Eduardo, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eduardo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maria Valenzuela is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Maria, who practices law in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alejandro’s practice encompasses a wide range of corporate matters, including the structuring and negotiation of complex M&A transactions. He has successfully guided clients through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures, with particular emphasis on navigating the intricacies of cross-border deals and industry-specific regulations. His experience includes overseeing due diligence processes, advising on deal structuring, and managing post-transaction integration, ens...

Iñigo is a dual-qualified lawyer in both Mexico and New York State. He has been an associate at Santamarina + Steta since 2018 and worked as a visiting lawyer at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (2022-2023) in New York City. His practice specializes in Banking and Finance and Mergers and Acquisitions. He also provides legal advice to domestic and foreign entities regarding corporate governance and ESG matters, as well as their commercial and operational activities in Mexico. In addition, he...

José Antonio López González is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. José Antonio, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which José Antonio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.