Binding Effects of a Letter of Intent in M&A Transactions
A well-drafted letter of intent gives structure to the negotiation; an ambiguous one can create obligations, claims, and costs that neither party saw coming.
Corporate
Single-Nationality Requirement to Head the Executive Branch: The Amendment to Articles 82, 116, and 122 of the Mexican Constitution
Anyone running for President of Mexico, state governor, or Head of Government of Mexico City must hold Mexican nationality only, or renounce any other nationality before applying to register as a candidate.
Non-Compete Clauses in Contracts: Scope, Limits, and Risks
When a company sells a business, brings on a partner or shareholder, or shares sensitive information with an executive, supplier, or distributor, a natural concern arises that the other party will use what it has learned to compete, either during the relationship or after it has ended.
Collateral in Financing: Protection That Proves Its Worth When It’s Needed Most
Every financing transaction is based on one essential element: trust.
However, in the financial world, trust is often supplemented by legal mechanisms designed to protect the parties against potential defaults.
These mechanisms are known as collateral or guarantees.
Conditions Precedent and Resolutory Conditions: Clauses That Can Determine the Outcome of a Transaction
Many contracts appear to be fully finalized at the time of signing. However, in numerous real estate, corporate, or financial transactions, the contract’s effects depend on whether a specific future event occurs or fails to occur.
Differences Between Simple Credit and Revolving Credit: Choosing the Right Structure Matters
When a company or investor seeks financing, they often focus on variables such as the interest rate, the term, or the amount available. However, there is one factor that can be just as important to the success of the transaction: the credit structure.
Guarantor vs. Joint and Several Obligor: A Distinction That Directly Impacts Lease Enforcement
When entering into a lease agreement, it is standard practice for landlords to require additional security to ensure the tenant’s compliance with its obligations.
The Executor in the Administration of Real Estate: Powers, Limits, and Responsibilities
When an estate includes real property, the role of the executor becomes one of the most sensitive aspects of the probate process.
Unanimous Shareholder Resolutions: Practical Shortcut or Corporate Risk?
In corporate practice, not all decisions require formally convening a General Meeting. Mexican law allows shareholders to adopt resolutions outside of a meeting through Unanimous Shareholder Resolutions,
Do your articles of incorporation allow for virtual meetings?
Virtual meetings are no longer an extraordinary solution adopted in times of crisis. They are now part of the day-to-day corporate operations of many companies, particularly those with partners, directors, or stakeholders located in different cities or jurisdictions.