Grupo Cox Makes Landmark $4.2B Iberdrola Acquisition

Deal News | Aug 01, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision DLA Piper

DLA Piper played an instrumental role in advising Grupo Cox, a distinguished Spanish multinational specializing in water and energy sectors, on its monumental $4.2 billion acquisition of Iberdrola’s assets in Mexico. This significant cross-border transaction stands as one of the largest energy deals this year, emphasizing the capabilities of DLA Piper's cross-disciplinary and international legal expertise. The deal saw participation from renowned figures such as Francisco J. Cerezo, who co-led the deal from Miami, while Partner Mauricio Valdespino coordinated efforts from Mexico City. The transaction also showcased DLA Piper’s strength and global reach, benefiting from its extensive network of over 1,000 corporate attorneys skilled in handling complex international transactions. With a presence spanning Latin America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, DLA Piper has consistently maintained its reputation in the M&A sector, being recognized as a leader in global deal volumes for 15 successive years by authorities like Mergermarket.

Sectors

  • Energy
  • Legal Services

Geography

  • Mexico – The acquisition involves Iberdrola's assets located in Mexico.
  • Spain – Grupo Cox, the acquiring company, is a Spanish multinational firm.
  • United States – Key legal advisory activities from DLA Piper were coordinated out of their Miami and New York offices.

Industry

  • Energy – The acquisition involves Grupo Cox and Iberdrola’s energy assets, indicating activity in the energy sector.
  • Legal Services – DLA Piper, a multinational law firm, provided legal advisory services for the transaction.

Financials

  • US$4.2 billion – The acquisition cost for Grupo Cox’s purchase of Iberdrola's Mexican assets.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Grupo CoxBuyerCompanySpanish multinational specializing in water and energy.
IberdrolaSellerCompanySpanish multinational electric utility company.
DLA PiperLegal AdvisorCompanyGlobal law firm that advised Grupo Cox in the acquisition.
Francisco J. CerezoCo-Lead of Deal TeamPersonChair of US-Latin America and Ibero-Américan practices at DLA Piper.
Mauricio ValdespinoCo-Lead of Deal TeamPersonPartner at DLA Piper based in Mexico City.