Agenda

10.00am-10.30am Registration

10.30am-10.35am Opening remarks

10.35am-10.50am Opening keynote 

10.50am-11.35am Panel 1, in association with vLex part of Clio

11.35am-12.20pm Infrastructure in Mexico under the new regulatory framework: challenges and investment opportunities, in association with Cuatrecasas

As infrastructure projects become increasingly central to economic growth and energy transition strategies, this panel will explore the legal, financial and regulatory developments shaping the sector across Mexico and the wider region. The discussion will examine the opportunities and challenges surrounding major infrastructure and energy projects, from financing and procurement to risk allocation, sustainability and cross-border investment.

With governments and private investors under pressure to deliver resilient, future-focused infrastructure, panellists will share practical insights into navigating evolving regulatory frameworks, public-private partnerships and the growing influence of ESG and digital transformation on project development and dispute prevention.

    • Marco Antonio de la Peña, partner, energy and infrastracture, Cuatrecasas
    • Gizeh Polo, partner, equity capital markets and corporate governance, Cuatrecasas
    • Liliana Anzaldua, legal director, SEMPRA Infraestructura México

12.20pm-1.05pm Dispute resolution in a changing global landscape: trends, challenges and opportunities in Mexico and beyond, in association with Creel

As businesses navigate an increasingly volatile global landscape, effective dispute resolution has become more important than ever. This panel will explore the key trends shaping litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution in Mexico and across the international market, with panellists sharing practical insights on managing complex, cross-border disputes in a fast-changing legal and commercial environment.

With Mexico continuing to play a central role in regional investment and trade, the discussion will further examine the opportunities and challenges faced by companies operating in the region, from regulatory pressures and enforcement issues to the growing impact of ESG, technology and geopolitical change on dispute strategy.

    • Ernesto Palacios Juárez, partner, Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez

1.05pm-2.05pm Lunch

2.05pm-2.50pm Investing in Mexico: opportunity, competitiveness and reality, in association with Sainz Abogados

This panel will explore the real opportunities and challenges facing investors in Mexico, comparing the country’s position against other emerging markets and discussing whether the current conditions are truly aligned to attract sustained private investment. Through a business and legal lens, panelists will share practical insights on the factors shaping investment decisions in today’s evolving global landscape.

    • Mr. Gleb Kouznetsov, director, Bancomext
    • Francisco J. Valdés López, partner, Sainz Abogados
    • Alejandro Sainz Orantes, partner, Sainz Abogados

2.50pm-3.35pm Panel 5, in association with Harvey

3.35pm-3.50pm Coffee break

3.50pm-4.35pm Panel 6, in association with Basham

4.35pm-5.20pm Navigating the new M&A landscape: opportunities, risks and strategic growth in Mexico, in association with Holland & Knight

Mergers and acquisitions continue to play a pivotal role in shaping Mexico’s business landscape, as companies pursue growth, resilience and competitive advantage in an increasingly complex economic environment. Against a backdrop of evolving regulation, geopolitical uncertainty and heightened investor scrutiny, successful transactions require legal, commercial and strategic alignment from the outset.

This panel will bring together leading in-house counsel and M&A practitioners to explore the key trends driving deal activity in Mexico. The discussion will examine current market dynamics, cross-border investment, regulatory developments, due diligence challenges, transaction structuring and post-acquisition integration. Panellists will also share practical insights into managing risk, navigating negotiations and delivering value throughout the deal lifecycle, offering general counsel actionable perspectives on executing successful transactions in today’s market.

    • Roberto R. Pupo, partner, Holland & Knight’s Miami
    • Paola Frettlohr, head of legal Mexico, WeWork
    • Javier Barrera Gazcón, partner, general counsel, Nexxus Capital

5.20pm-5.25pm Closing remarks

5.25pm-6.30pm Drinks reception