"Ana Paula is very professional and committed to her clients," comments one source. Another source observes: "She is result-oriented." Chambers & Partners 2023
Ana Paula has extensive experience in international transactions, including the representation of multinational and domestic groups in their operations, assisting them during the course of tax audits, and representing them in tax-related litigation. Her expertise in corporate law and negotiation skills allow Ana Paula to very effectively assist her clients in their operations.
Her practice includes the representation of individuals and corporations in matters related to commercial transactions, tax planning, estate planning, business ventures, long-term business arrangements, investments, mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, divestitures, non-taxable reorganisations and transfer pricing consulting, among others.
She is a member of the IBA, IFA and YIN committees.
Before joining NHG, she was partner at SMPS Legal for 5 years. In addition, she worked as an associate at Hogan Lovells BSTL (2010) and at Basham Ringe y Correa. She also clerked at the tax boutique, Ortiz, Sainz y Erreguerena for two and a half years.
Ana Paula obtained her law degree from Universidad Panamericana in 2002, and a postgraduate degree from the University of Salamanca in 2004. She has an LLM from the University of Florida – Fredric G Levin College of Law, where she obtained a certificate of academic excellence in 2007.
Ana Paula has participated in the following matters, representing:
- Advised VINCI Airports in the negotiation and execution of the financing documents for the indirect acquisition of 29.99% stake in Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA), a Mexican airport concessionaire of 13 airports listed in Mexico with ADSs on the NYSE for USD$1.17 billion.
- Advised Paycom in relation to the viability of the acquisition of a group of entities in different jurisdictions that offer payroll and treasury services and the viability to offer such services in Mexico. NHG analyzed the regulatory and tax implications of the offering of payroll and treasury services in Mexico once the Transaction occurred.
- Advised Inmobiliaria Masach in the purchase of Constructora Paseo de los Cocoteros, owner of the “Dreams Villamagna Hotel” and the marketing rights to the hotel.
- Advised Macquarie Asset Management in the acquisition of Reden Holding SAS and Reden Holding 2020 SAS, shareholders of certain entities which, among others, own three solar power generation plants in Mexico.
- Advised Total Play Telecomunicaciones, a leading provider of triple play services in Mexico, on the successful placement of USD$600 million of 6.375% Senior Notes due 2028 in the international markets.
