Clients

Your goal is also ours, building long-term relationships.

Long-Lasting Relationships

SAI brings, like no other firm in Mexico, a unique combination of regulatory, economic, and legal practice. This perspective gives it a distinctive character. More than an external firm, we consider it an in-house firm.

SAI’s professional relationship with us can be summed up in one word: integrity. That is their defining trait. Professionalism and dedication as well. They are the best in Mexico. The support they have provided to BBVA Bancomer and the Mexican Banking Association has been essential.

At SAI, we have found a broad-spectrum advisor that has successfully met all our requirements over the years. There is no area in which they have not been able to provide guidance, and the results have always been extraordinary. They are highly competitive on a global scale, on par with any of the world’s leading firms.

We turned to SAI seeking an in-depth consulting project on basic public education in Mexico, one that combined economic analysis with technological and social impact elements. The result was a conclusive, valuable, and high-impact deliverable for society, the tech environment, and the Mexican government.

Economic Competition

Technology

Acquisition of Gemalto by Thales

SAI represented Thales in the acquisition of Gemalto, a global transaction creating a world leader in digital identity and security. SAI obtained unconditional approval from COFECE in Mexico.

Investment Banking

Ports

Acquisition of RPM

Financial and strategic advisory during the acquisition process of the port towing business in Manzanillo, securing MXN 932 million in debt and equity (2019).

Economic Competition

Energy

Acquisition of Shawcor by Tenaris

SAI represented Tenaris in an agreement involving the acquisition of Shawcor’s coating company (Canada, U.S., Mexico, Norway, and the UAE). Following the acquisition, Tenaris strategically positioned itself for vertical integration in coated pipe production, primarily for the oil and gas sector. SAI led the pre-merger procedure as the principal advisor, obtaining unconditional approval from COFECE.

Economic Competition

Real Estate

Acquisition of three shopping centers by Fibra Shop

SAI represented Fibra Shop in the acquisition of a portfolio of three shopping centers located in key urban areas. These properties, with strong economic prospects, significantly increased the value and breadth of Fibra Shop’s portfolio in emerging markets. SAI obtained unconditional approval from COFECE.

Regulatory Practice and Public Policy

Automotive

Advisory for vehicle emissions certification in Mexico City

Guidance for a multinational company on the applicable regulatory framework and market opportunities in the provision of vehicle emissions verification and certification services in Mexico City.

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Food and beverages, Foreign Trade

Advisory in trade and anti-dumping disputes

Lead counsel in the only bilateral safeguard imposed under NAFTA: U.S. chicken leg quarters.

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Foreign Trade

Advisory in trade and anti-dumping disputes

Lead counsel in multiple anti-dumping cases: Brazil (electrical transformers); South Korea (refrigerators); China (footwear and leather goods, textiles, and apparel); United States (beef); United States (soap, oil, and cleaning products, poultry industry, chemicals, agriculture, and other sectors).

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Energy, Foreign Trade

Advisory in trade and anti-dumping disputes

Advisor to private sector companies on procedures to defend their rights and prerogatives in light of energy reform, particularly under the WTO, NAFTA, and BITs (Bilateral Investment Treaties).

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Food and beverages, Foreign Trade

Advisory in trade and anti-dumping disputes

Lead counsel for GAMI, Inc. vs. The Government of Mexico under NAFTA Chapter XI.

Regulatory Practice and Public Policy

Government

Advisory on animal performance regulations for an entertainment company

Support for an international entertainment company regarding regulatory changes prohibiting the use of animals in circus performances.

International Trade and Foreign Investment

Foreign Trade

Advisory on Commercial Disputes and Anti-Dumping

Advisor to the Government of Mexico in negotiations for an anti-dumping measures agreement affecting imports of products from China.

Regulatory Practice and Public Policy

Food and beverages

Advisory on fishing industry regulations and associated risks

Advisory services for investment funds and fishing industry companies regarding the enactment and enforcement of regulations issued by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission and the associated risks of non-compliance, including engagement and proposals for new compliance rules before the National Fisheries Commission.

Clients

Long-Lasting Relationships

Acquisition of Gemalto by Thales

Acquisition of RPM

Acquisition of Shawcor by Tenaris

Acquisition of three shopping centers by Fibra Shop

Advisory for vehicle emissions certification in Mexico City

Advisory in trade and anti-dumping disputes

Advisory in trade and anti-dumping disputes

Advisory in trade and anti-dumping disputes

Advisory in trade and anti-dumping disputes

Advisory on animal performance regulations for an entertainment company

Advisory on Commercial Disputes and Anti-Dumping

Advisory on fishing industry regulations and associated risks

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