Paulina García de León

Experience: Representative Matters: Representation of BBVA Mexico as administrative agent, collateral agent, structuring agent and sole bookrunner, as well as to different institutions and financial entities, as lenders, in a syndicated credit facility of up to MXN$6.6 billion granted to Fibra Shop for the refinancing of existing debt related to the construction and development of different shopping centers.; Represented a leading home solutions company in the negotiation of a syndicated loan for US$225 million to acquire a cosmetics company.; Representation of BBVA Mexico, as lead arranger, sole bookrunner and agent, as well as various financial institutions, as lenders, in connection with a US$182 million syndicated credit facility granted to Blazki (Pueblo Bonito), as borrower, for the refinancing of existing debt and the construction of new hotels.; Representation of BBVA Mexico and a syndicate of banks in a MXN$1,930 million refinancing of existing debt of a trust affiliated with Fibra Shop, related to the construction and development of the La Perla shopping center located in Guadalajara, Jalisco.; Representation of Capstone Advisors and a syndicate of banks in a US$350 million credit facility granted to a trust affiliated to Pulso Inmobiliario, to refinance existing debt related to the Breathless & Secrets Riviera Cancun, Dreams Riviera Cancun, Dreams Natura, and Secrets & Dreams Vallarta Bay hotels.; Representation of Finsa in obtaining a USD$350 million loan granted by a syndicate of banks for the refinancing of existing debt related to a portfolio of 40 industrial properties.; Representation of Santander Mexico and HSBC Mexico, as structuring agents, joint bookrunners and lenders, as well as a syndicate of lenders, in connection with a two-tranche credit facility granted to a consortium of investors for the acquisition of a majority stake in Baja Aqua-Farms, and its subsidiaries, a company engaged in the Bluefin tuna fishing and farming business.; Representation of Union Investment Real Estate in connection with a US$175 million secured credit facility granted by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company to refinance existing debt in connection with the Torre Mayor skyscraper located in Mexico City.; In-House Experience: Senior Legal Counsel, HSBC Mexico, 2017-2020; Compliance Analyst and In-House Counsel for Private Banking, Credit Suisse Mexico, 2014-2017