Agenda

10.00am Registration & Coffee

10.45am Opening remarks

10.50am-11.35am Compliance, regulation & automation: navigating the perfect storm with artificial intelligence, in association with vLex part of Clio

Many of the most relevant industries in the Mexican market today, telecommunications and media, consumer goods under global antitrust regulation, aviation and transportation, among others, share a common challenge: they operate under growing regulatory exposure. This panel focuses on how AI helps monitor regulatory changes in real time, automate compliance tracking, detect risks before they materialize, and respond more swiftly to audits or government inquiries. The discussion will cover specific compliance management tools, real examples of how automation has prevented actual legal exposure, and how to strike the right balance between AI-driven efficiency and the need for human oversight in high-stakes regulatory decisions.

    • Alejandra Nicholls Luna, enterprise account executive LATAM, vLex part of Clio
    • Emilio Salazar Ilarregui Galetto, Group Head of Legal & Compliance – Omnichannel & Marketing Operations, Grupo Elektra
    • José Lechuga, general counsel (Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean), General Motors
    • Juan Sebastian Crespo, legal director Mexico and global antitrust, Procter & Gamble
    • Enrique Roman, legal compliance director, Grupo Aeromexico

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
    • Alejandra Melgoza, partner and head of legal, Beel Infrastracture Partners
    • Juan Francisco Valles Torrescano, managing director, Macquarie Group

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
    • Javier Altamirano Hernández, partner, Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez
    • Carlos Marcín Pallares, head of litigation and employment law, Grupo Financiero Banamex
    • Rina Salime Dagdug Galan, corporate general counsel, Grupo FRISA

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
    • Francisco Con J. Garza, CCO, Saavi Energia

2.50pm-3.20pm Fireside Chat

3.20pm-4.05pm Panel 5, in association with Harvey

4.05pm-4.30pm Coffee break

4.30pm-5.15pm Dealing with uncertainty: how global companies are managing investments in Mexico amid geopolitical changes in trade and employment, in association with Basham
In an environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, and an evolving labour framework, global companies face new challenges when investing in and operating in Mexico. This panel will explore how these developments are influencing investment decisions and the strategies companies are adopting to manage risk, remain competitive, and capitalize on the opportunities offered by the Mexican market.

The discussion will take a practical, multidisciplinary approach, combining legal insights with the perspective of an in-house counsel or business executive who can share firsthand experience on how these developments have affected business and investment decisions.

Key Discussion Topics:

    • The impact of trade tensions and evolving tariff policies on investment decisions.
    • The outlook for the USMCA and its influence on companies’ expansion, relocation, and growth strategies.
    • Supply chain reconfiguration and the challenges arising from the current geopolitical landscape.
    • Recent developments in Mexico’s labour environment, including union relations, labour compliance, and workforce stability, and their impact on investment decisions.
    • Key tax, trade, employment, and dispute-related risks that companies should consider when operating in an uncertain business environment.
    • Practical recommendations for General Counsel and senior executives to anticipate risks and make informed strategic decisions in a rapidly changing landscape.
    • David Eugenio Puente Tostado, partner (labour & employment), Basham
    • Sergio Barajas, partner (international trade), Basham
    • Gerardo Nieto, partner (tax), Basham
    • Elena Robles, legal director, Estafeta Mexicana

5.15pm-6.00pm 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, co-chair of the South Florida Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group and the Latin America Practice Group, Holland & Knight
    • Paola Frettlohr, head of legal Mexico, WeWork
    • Javier Barrera Gazcón, partner, general counsel, Nexxus Capital
    • Gerardo Prado Hernández, partner, Holland & Knight

6.00pm-6.05pm Closing remarks

6.05pm-7.00pm Drinks and canapés