Bio

Francisco Garcia-Naranjo Gonzalezis a partner in Mayer Brown's Mexico City office and a member of the Banking & Finance practice. He advises on mergers and acquisitions, banking, corporate law, corporate governance and joint ventures. Clients also seek his knowledge and experience in financial regulatory matters and financial and foreign investment transactions. Francisco is a market leader in obtaining regulatory authorizations for the establishment, operation, and mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions in Mexico, including banks, financial groups, asset managers and retirement fund managers (Afore). Over the years, Francisco has acquired a reputation for being a well-rounded, transaction-oriented lawyer with unparalleled technical skills. Clients and peers regularly request Francisco's counsel in legal and business matters. Financial regulators often ask for Francisco's comments and views to drafts of new laws and regulations. Legal 500 recognizes Francisco's skills stating that he is noted for his "excellent relations with the relevant authorities". In addition to his recognition for leadership in the financial sector, the magazine recently named Francisco among its list of "Rising Stars 360," which includes only 179 lawyers under 40 years worldwide, which were selected based on the achievements accomplished in their respective areas of practice.