Mariana Nuñez Laguardia

Mariana Nuñez Laguardia is a corporate attorney in Holland & Knight's Mexico City office. Ms. Laguardia's practice focuses on the structuring of corporate entities, along with matters related to corporate governance for national and international companies.

In the banking and finance sectors, Ms. Laguardia's work includes structuring and negotiating complex financing arrangements ranging from bilateral and syndicated loans to secured and unsecured facilities, as well as cross-border financial transactions. Ms. Laguardia assists clients with the drafting and implementation of credit agreements, collateral packages and intercreditor agreements, ensuring alignment with legal and commercial objectives. Her experience extends to financial technology (FinTech) operations and regulatory compliance, including licensing processes, anti-money laundering (AML) and "Know Your Customer" (KYC) policies, and advising on applicable regulations for financial institutions, lenders and technology-driven financial services platforms.

Actively involved in the creation and development of national and international startups, Ms. Laguardia has overseen KYC processes and served as internal legal counsel, guiding companies through early-stage structuring and operational growth. Her work encompasses drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of civil and commercial agreements, as well as conducting corporate and real estate due diligence.

Ms. Laguardia has assisted businesses in navigating corporate conflicts, restructuring governance frameworks and resolving shareholder disputes. Her involvement in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) covers the entire life cycle, from due diligence and legal audits to documentation and post-closing integration.

Additionally, Ms. Laguardia has experience with financial and corporate restructurings, capital raising through equity, loans or private investment, and compliance with domestic and international corporate governance standards. She also advises on risk analysis and structured finance, as well as manages the implementation of security instruments such as trusts, mortgages and pledges.