Maria Valenzuela

Exceptional guidance through a complex cross-border acquisition

Our mid-sized technology firm was navigating its first significant acquisition of a competitor based in Mexico, a process fraught with complexities in both U.S. and Mexican corporate law. We were referred to Maria Valenzuela at Holland & Knight, and it proved to be an outstanding decision. Despite her relatively recent admission to the bar, Maria's deep, specialized knowledge in Corporate and M&A Law was immediately apparent. Her unique professional background, practicing in San Pedro Garza García, provided invaluable, on-the-ground insight into the nuances of the Mexican regulatory and business landscape that a purely U.S.-based attorney simply could not offer. Maria guided us with remarkable clarity through every stage—from initial due diligence and structuring the transaction to final negotiations and closing. She anticipated potential hurdles in cross-border compliance and tax implications, crafting solutions that protected our interests while facilitating a smooth integration. Her recognition by Best Lawyers in Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law is clearly well-deserved. Maria was not only a sharp, meticulous legal advisor but also a strategic partner who was consistently responsive, patient with our questions, and genuinely invested in a positive outcome. The deal closed successfully, and we have emerged stronger and more strategically positioned. I cannot recommend Maria Valenzuela highly enough for any business facing sophisticated corporate transactions, particularly those with an international component.