Sainz Abogados is a full-service Mexico City-based firm formally founded in 2020 through a restructuring process. It is comprised of former partners of Cervantes Sainz, which was founded in 2001.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm focuses on M&A as well as restructuring and insolvency transactions domestically and internationally.
The firm advises clients across industries with strengths in aviation, construction, finance and energy.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Aeroméxico, Mundial de la Lucha Libre, Dell Leasing, Tower Automotive, Compañía Mexicana de Aviación, Alpha Credit, Crédito Real and Unifin.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period the firm was active in restructuring and insolvency and M&A.
The M&A team advised buyers and sellers in multiple cross-border acquisitions that spanned numerous industries such as aviation, energy, textile and apparel, entertainment and real estate.
In restructuring and insolvency, the firm advised on several substantial concurso proceedings.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Alpha Credit Ad Hoc Bondholders $2 billion financial restructuring
Crédito Real Ad Hoc Bondholders $4 billion financial restructuring
Grupo Aeroméxico $405 million acquisition of Club Premier
Grupo Aeroméxico $5 billion restructuring
Oro Negro Ad Hoc Bondholders $1 billion financial restructuring
Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“Excellent quality of advice, work ethic and efficiency.”
Project development
“Extremely knowledgeable of the subject matter.”
“Deep business knowledge. Pro-deal attitude. Partner involvement since day one and throughout the deal.”
Restructuring and insolvency
“Extremely professional, dedicated and well known.”
Hugo Lopez Call
“Knowledge, understanding of situation and negotiation with difficult people.”
Rodrigo Guaida
“Tenacious, very smart, dedicated and very professional.”
Octavio Hernandez
“Control, negotiation and patience.”
Ximena Hernandez
“Knowledge and responsiveness.”
“Reliability, great attitude, very responsive.”
Stephanie Rueda
“Meets deadlines, is always available and has a strong work ethic.”
Alejandro Sainz
“Very professional, extremely dedicated and sharp. Wide knowledge in his area. Very efficient.”
Daniel Saltzberg
“Knowledge and communication.”
“Pro-deal attitude, deep business knowledge, always looking for solutions. Very fast response.”
