

About
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Iván specializes in securities, banking and Finance, mergers and acquisitions. He has represented issuers and intermediaries in connection with issuances of debt and equity securities, securitizations, structured securities, and tender offers, both locally and internationally.
Iván also advises clients in connection with credit transactions and restructurings, and has an active M&A practice, particularly in private equity transactions.
Iván is passionate about finding strategic solutions to his clients’ matters, always bringing in business vision and objectivity. He is motivated to solve clients’ challenges through creative and innovative proposals that are efficient and practical from a legal perspective. His goal is to always resolve transactions and operations in favor of the client, fulfilling the business goal, in a well-negotiated manner.
Before joining SMPS Legal, Iván was partner at local and international law firms.
Thought Leadership
Iván has stood out as an author in two important publications by LexLatin, addressing crucial topics in the financial realm. In the article “La industria de capital de riesgo en Latinoamérica: ¿Qué esperar para 2024?”, he provides an in-depth analysis of the key perspectives and trends shaping the venture capital landscape in the region for the upcoming year. Additionally, in their contribution “¿Cómo impacta a los mercados financieros la caída del ecosistema cripto?”, he explores in detail the effects and repercussions of the decline in the crypto ecosystem on financial markets.
Awards & Recognitions
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Education_
Northwestern University (2003) – LLM stock market and financial
Universidad de Monterrey (2001) – Law Degree
Practice Areas_
Banking & Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Capital Markets
Industries_
Real Estate
Private Equity
Entertainment & Digital platforms
Financial Institutions
Fintech & Start-ups