Profilo
Rodrigo Santamaría is a member of the corporate practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Mexico City office. He has experience advising on a variety of corporate and M&A transactions, including the acquisition of multiple companies, credit restructurings, the establishment of financial institutions, and compliance with requirements before various government authorities.
In the arbitration field, Rodrigo has represented clients in matters related to M&A transactions, port operations, and the hydrocarbons sector.
In addition, Rodrigo focuses his practice on regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters in the energy sector, with particular experience advising clients on legal requirements for the importation of hydrocarbons and regulatory procedures before the Ministry of Energy. He has supported both domestic and international clients in navigating complex entry and operational frameworks in the hydrocarbons market, ensuring full compliance with Mexican energy regulations.
Competenze
Esperienze Professionali - Attività Accademiche
- Implementation of transaction documents in M&A operations across the real estate, port, and other industries, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.°
- Preparation of a wide range of corporate documents, including shareholders’ meeting minutes, powers of attorney, and company incorporation deeds, supporting clients in maintaining proper corporate governance.
- Processing of regulatory authorizations before the Ministry of Energy for the importation of hydrocarbons, facilitating clients’ entry and operation in the energy sector.
- Assistance in national and international commercial arbitrations, providing support throughout the dispute resolution process.
- Participation in credit restructurings and the establishment of financial institutions, including the drafting and review of trust agreements and service contracts.°
- Processing of notices and authorizations before regulatory and competition authorities, such as the Federal Economic Competition Commission and the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property, to ensure clients’ compliance with applicable regulations.°
°The above representations were handled by Mr. Santamaría Guevara prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, S.C.
Riconoscimenti e Premi
- Egrerius Iuris Discipulus Award granted by Asociación Nacional de Abogados de la Empresa (ANADE), Ilustre y Nacional Colegio de Abogados (INCAM) and Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados (BMA)
- Member, Asociación Nacional de Abogados de la Empresa (ANADE)
Formazione
- Law Degree, Universidad Panamericana
- Certificate of Achievement, School of Law, New York University
- Mexico
- Inglese, Fluente
- Spagnolo, Madrelingua