Experienced

in over 20 practice areas.

Services

  • We advise banks, developers, buyers and sellers of projects involving ejido property and communal lands and easements, usufruct agreements and related areas such as environmental, human rights, best international practices, international treaties such as the Hague Convention and the International Labor Organization (ILO).

  • We help clients with FCPA, anticorruption and other compliance issues, including preparing anticorruption policies and procedures and the corresponding protocols and training.

  • We represent clients in all the different procedures under Mexico’s competition law: pre-merger notifications; investigation and trial-like procedures for monopolistic practices or illegal concentrations; barriers to competition or the regulation of essential facilities. We provide legal advice in all competition matters and evaluation to mitigate regulatory risk in antitrust matters. We represent our clients before the Specialized Courts in Competition and Telecommunications against the resolutions of the Federal Economic Competition Commission or any legal provision that may restrict competition and free market access.

  • We represent developers, EPC companies and contractors with project development and disputes.

  • We advise clients on the different vehicles to conduct business in Mexico, including formation, ownership, operation and management.  We help venture capital and private equity funds and advise on the rights and obligations of shareholders and partners, liability of officers and directors and any other aspect of business law.  We help Mexican subsidiaries and affiliates keep current with their corporate obligations.

  • Advice regarding handling of information and personal data  protected by privacy laws, regulations and policies in Mexico; provide technical and legal advice regarding cybersecurity and the protection of information according to laws, regulations, best practices and policies; represent clients in all technology, software, digital transformation, eccomerce and other TMT matters by providing technical and legal advice in Metaverse, NFTs, Crypto assets and Cyber assets.

  • Carbon capture, energy technologies, climate change, energy transition, oil & gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), LNG and other energy commodities, renewable energies (wind, solar, geothermal, offshore wind, and storage).

  • We help clients with environmental impact assessments and obtain necessary permits.  ESG includes supporting clients with the energy transition and the preparation of policies to help mitigate regulatory risks.

  • We help lenders and borrowers with the documentation of corporate finance and different loan facilities and credit agreements.

  • We help domestic and foreign clients navigate through the contractural, regulatory and legislative requirements to provide goods and services regarding the unique government contract process.

  • Public-private partnerships (PPP), structure and development of energy infrastructure such as pipelines, storage terminals in salt domes or depleted reservoirs, refineries and processing plants as well as other types of infrastructure such as water desalination plants, highways, hospitals and ports.

  • We represent all types of clients in connection with the protection and enforcement of patents, copyrights, industrial secrets, franchises, trademarks, utility models and other IP rights such as domain name disputes.

  • We focus on commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration.

  • We advise clients regarding USMCA, international trade disputes, sovereign privileges and immunities, State responsibility and State contracts, Law of the Sea, UN Convention on the International Sale of Goods and INCOTERMS.

  • Advise clients in all type of labor disputes and negotiations with employees.

  • We advise clients in all types of commercial litigation and enforcement of arbitral awards.

  • Helping clients mediate any dispute before having to resort to arbitration or litigation.

  • The purchase and sale of stock and/or assets in or to Mexican companies and the joint venture between companies from different jurisdictions to carry out a project, investment or cross-border trade.

  • Development and finance of projects in Mexico such as LNG, pipelines, storage facilities, water treatment plants, desalinization plants and power plants.

  • Commercial and industrial real estate, real estate development both investment and finance.

  • Representation before the Mexican Institute of Social Security.

  • Providing expert advice on tax law compliance, planning strategies, and representation in disputes with tax authorities.

Industries

  • Agribusiness encompasses the economic sectors for farming and farming-related commerce. It involves all the steps for getting goods to the market, including production, processing, and distribution. It includes small family farms and multinational conglomerates in food production on a global scale. Some examples of agribusinesses include farm machine manufacturers, seed and agrochemical manufacturers, food processing companies, farmer's cooperatives, agritourism companies; and makers of biofuels, animal feeds, and other related products.

  • Construction includes the building of infrastructure, residential, commercial, and industrial structures. It is essential for urban development, employment, and enabling other industries through physical infrastructure. Representative companies include: general contractors, engineering firms, and homebuilders.

  • The energy sector includes companies involved in the production, distribution, and sale of energy, including fossil fuels (petroleum products and oil, natural gas, gasoline, diesel fuel, nuclear, coal); renewables (hydropower, biofuels, wind power, solar power, hydroelectric); and, utilities. The energy sector powers all other industries, supports national security, and is central to the transition to sustainable economies. Some examples of energy companies include oil and gas exploration and refining; renewable energy and electric utilities; global energy and petrochemical; energy technology and infrastructure; offshore wind and renewable energy developers.

  • Infrastructure is composed of public and private physical structures such as roads, railways, bridges, airports, public transit systems, tunnels, water supply, sewers, electrical grids, and telecommunications (including internet connectivity and broadband access), that provide commodities and services essential to enhance societal living conditions. Some examples of infrastructure companies include global infrastructure and construction services; construction and infrastructure concessions; transportation infrastructure; engineering and construction; heavy civil and industrial construction.

  • The manufacturing industry involves the production of goods using labor, machines, and tools, often in factories. It supports supply chains and industrial growth, and is essential to job creation and exports. Representative companies include automotive; electronics; machinery; consumer goods.

  • This sector covers the extraction and management of raw materials and water resources.
    It supplies critical raw materials and water, foundational for energy, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors. Some examples of companies in this sector are mining firms; and water utilities.

  • This sector encompasses property development, sales, and services in lodging and tourism. It dives urban growth, tourism, and investment. In many countries, this industry is a major employer and contributor to GDP. Examples of companies in the sector include real estate firms; hotel chains; and developers.

  • A dynamic sector that includes digital technology, content creation, and communication infrastructure. Fuels innovation, connectivity, and productivity; critical for digital transformation and global competitiveness. Some examples of TMT companies are tech giants; media firms; and telecom providers.