Mexico: M&A/Private Equity

Mexico's M&A market is thriving, driven by nearshoring and foreign investment, yet many international buyers underestimate the complexities of acquiring Mexican companies. While the legal mechanics of mergers are straightforward, the real challenge lies in what the surviving entity inherits—from hidden tax exposures and labor reform compliance gaps to the unique risks embedded in family-owned businesses.

In Mergers and Acquisitions transactions, the Federal Antitrust Commission (Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica) (by its acronym in Spanish, "COFECE") assumes an important role...

2023 is a year in which the global economy will continue to strive to avoid recession and recover from the financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.