His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, corporate advice and financing, where he has represented clients in complex transactions, project structuring and the design of legal strategies that ensure the success and viability of their businesses.
Currently, he serves as Managing Partner of Santamarina + Steta, leading the firm's growth and consolidation strategy, as well as promoting innovation and strengthening relationships with national and international clients.
Law Degree,
1994 Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico.
Master of Laws
1996, University of Michigan, USA.
Admission to the New York Bar
1997, USA
Legal 500 – Recommended Lawyer 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018
Chambers and Partners – Global 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
Chambers and Partners – Latin America 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
Latin Lawyer – LACCA Approved 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020
IFLR1000 – Highly Regarded 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
Who's Who Legal – Mexico 2024
Best Lawyers – Mexico 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018
Jorge Leon Orantes B.
With over 30 years of professional experience, Jorge advises national and international companies on high-impact corporate and transactional operations. He has worked with companies in diverse sectors such as automotive, finance, education, technology, and entertainment, among others.
His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, corporate advice and financing, where he has represented clients in complex transactions, project structuring and the design of legal strategies that ensure the success and viability of their businesses.
Currently, he serves as Managing Partner of Santamarina + Steta, leading the firm's growth and consolidation strategy, as well as promoting innovation and strengthening relationships with national and international clients.
- Partner
- Mexico City
His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, corporate advice and financing, where he has represented clients in complex transactions, project structuring and the design of legal strategies that ensure the success and viability of their businesses.
Currently, he serves as Managing Partner of Santamarina + Steta, leading the firm's growth and consolidation strategy, as well as promoting innovation and strengthening relationships with national and international clients.
Law Degree,
1994 Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico.
Master of Laws
1996, University of Michigan, USA.
Admission to the New York Bar
1997, USA
Legal 500 – Recommended Lawyer 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018
Chambers and Partners – Global 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
Chambers and Partners – Latin America 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
Latin Lawyer – LACCA Approved 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020
IFLR1000 – Highly Regarded 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
Who's Who Legal – Mexico 2024
Best Lawyers – Mexico 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018