Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. > Cancun, Mexico > Firm Profile
Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. Offices
AV SAYIL MZ S LOTER OFICINA 1103
77500 CANCUN, QR
Mexico
- Go to...
- Rankings
- Firm Profile
- Main Contacts
- Legal Briefings
Profiles
- Profile > Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. > Mexico City
- Profile > Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C.
Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Mexico > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 1
Over 40 lawyers’ strong, powerhouse Mexican disputes boutiques, Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. occupies a leading position in the litigation segment in Mexico, and garners praise by clients for being ‘an excellent option for all types of disputes’. The deep practice displays ‘versatility in dealing with various contentious matters’, mainly high-stakes disputes, be it civil, commercial, or constitutional litigation, or arbitration. The energy, financial services and telecoms industries are among the group’s main sources of mandates. Its ‘exceptional’ bench of practitioners includes Carlos Malpica, ‘one of the best litigators in Mexico’; Rodrigo Buj, who specialises in administrative and antitrust litigation; María José Jimenez, a former court officer of the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice who brings additional expertise in administrative and antitrust disputes; Alvaro Huerta (litigation and IP), Horacio Paredes (administrative and energy-sector litigation), and Rolando Zárate Guzmán, who recently represented the control group of Banorte and Banorte in several commercial disputes; and commercial litigation and bankruptcy expert Juan José Iturbe López . Key associate Fernando De Ovando G focuses primarily on commercial litigation. As an independent specialist firm, the team also regularly receives referrals form both local and international firms that don’t have a contentious capability. Since research concluded, de Ovando has been raised to the partnership.Practice head(s):
Carlos Malpica
Testimonials
‘I have nothing but good references of MIBP. Carlos Malpica is not only one of the best litigators in the country but an excellent human being. He has a corporate background so he is business-wise driven.’
‘Carlos Malpica is one of the best litigators in Mexico.’
‘Our interaction with the firm is mainly to litigate amparo proceedings. This is a practice that requires a precise knowledge of the legislation, as well as a deep understanding of the possible alternatives of action, so that the proposed strategies can achieve successful results.’
‘Carlos Malpica has a deep knowledge of the law and an excellent sense of strategy, as well as being always available. Álvaro Huerta is an excellent lawyer, with great knowledge of the sector and a highly developed taste for detail.’
‘Carlos Malpica, Horacio Paredes, Rolando Zarate and Maria Jose Jimenez have the advantage and experience of having worked at Mijares Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, before opening their litigation boutique, so they have experience in corporate, transactional and other matters that give them the basis to strengthen the substance of their litigation and also have access to the most important clients in each sector.’
‘Versatility in dealing with various contentious matters, covering constitutional, administrative, amparo, telecom, civil, commercial, bankruptcy and arbitration law.’
‘Carlos Malpica, Horacio Paredes and Juan José Iturbe, in their different specialties, are exceptional. I also know Rodrigo Buj, who is technical and solvent, as well as Rolando Zárate. Maria José Jiménez, who recently elevated to partnership, is a complete lawyer.’
‘Very remarkable that they are the largest law firm specialized in disputes in Mexico. They are an excellent option for all types of disputes. Simply excellent.’
Key clients
Inter-American Development Bank
Citibank
Santander
BBVA
Banorte
Hermes
Macquarie
IZZI Televisa
Artha
Engie
AES
Peñoles
Cargill
British Petroleum
GBM/Goldman Sachs
Work highlights
- Represented Citibank in the bankruptcy proceedings of Altán Redes.
- Represented a Mexican subsidiary of Macquarie in an insurance litigation -before Mexican Federal Courts- against RSA and Codan (in two separate proceedings) in order to collect an insurance for a project that failed due to civil unrest.
- Represented Alstom in a class action derived from the accident on Line 12 of the Mexican Subway.
Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. > Firm Profile
Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. is a go-to Mexican litigation boutique designed to deal with complex cases. The team is formed with highly qualified individuals educated in the best Mexican, US and European law schools, with professional experience in other countries as well as in the Supreme Court of Justice and the Mexican Judiciary.
While the firm comprises litigation attorneys, its lawyers have experience in civil and commercial law, antitrust, telecoms, securities, intellectual property, restructures, bankruptcy, energy, banking and capital market transactions. The firm’s diverse litigation areas of practice and the corporate and judicial background of the team enable it to provide multidisciplinary and creative solutions for clients. Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. is recognized by clients and colleagues as one of the most effective litigation law firms in Mexico.
Areas of practice
Administrative litigation: the firm has broad experience representing multinational and domestic clients before and against authorities in financial, energy, port, tax, telecommunications and consumer matters, among others.
Constitutional litigation: the firm represents international and local clients in disputes that involve the unconstitutionality of laws and governmental actions. The firm litigates for the protection of its clients’ constitutional and international fundamental rights.
Antitrust litigation: the firm represents international and local clients in their antitrust contentious matters. Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. has successfully defended clients’ interests during all stages of the antitrust proceedings carried out by the Mexican Antitrust Commission, from the investigation through the challenge, in all of its stages, of sanctions imposed on its clients for alleged anti-competitive practices.
Civil and commercial litigation: the firm assists clients in negotiations and disputes that involve economic interests that arise from their civil, commercial and financial relationships. It has successfully litigated matters before the different Mexican federal and local courts, obtaining important results for its clients.
Bankruptcy: the firm has participated in negotiations and bankruptcy proceedings, obtaining the recognition and payment of credits due by insolvent companies, before and during the course of the bankruptcy proceedings.
Arbitration: the firm represents clients in arbitrations followed by the most prestigious national and international arbitration institutions, protecting the interests of its clients in each one the arbitral stages, as well as in the judicial proceedings that derive or are necessary to enforce the arbitral award.
Intellectual property: the firm represents its clients in the enforcement and protection of their intellectual property rights.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative litigation | Carlos Malpica Hernández E: cmalpica@mibp.com.mx | ||
| Administrative litigation | Rodrigo Buj García E: rbuj@mibp.com.mx | ||
| Constitutional litigation | Carlos Malpica Hernández E: cmalpica@mibp.com.mx | ||
| Constitutional litigation | Horacio Paredes Vázquez E: hparedes@mibp.com.mx | ||
| Antitrust litigation | Rodrigo Buj García E: rbuj@mibp.com.mx | ||
| Antitrust litigation | Horacio Paredes Vázquez E: hparedes@mibp.com.mx | ||
| Commercial litigation; bankruptcy | Carlos Malpica Hernández E: cmalpica@mibp.com.mx | ||
| Commercial litigation; bankruptcy | Juan José Iturbe López E: jiturbe@mibp.com.mx | ||
| Arbitration | Rodrigo Buj García E: rbuj@mibp.com.mx | ||
| Arbitration | Rolando Zárate Guzmán E: rzarate@mibp.com.mx | ||
| Intellectual property | Alvaro Huerta Gonzalez E: ahuerta@mibp.com.mx | ||
| Intellectual property | Juan José Iturbe López E: jiturbe@mibp.com.mx |
Staff Figures
Other fee-earners : 18 Total staff : 29Other
Partners : 6Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. > Firm Profile
Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. is a go-to Mexican litigation boutique designed to deal with complex cases. The team is formed with highly qualified individuals educated in the best Mexican, US and European law schools, with professional experience in other countries as well as in the Supreme Court of Justice and the Mexican Judiciary.
While the firm comprises litigation attorneys, its lawyers have experience in civil and commercial law, antitrust, telecoms, securities, intellectual property, restructures, bankruptcy, energy, banking and capital market transactions. The firm’s diverse litigation areas of practice and the corporate and judicial background of the team enable it to provide multidisciplinary and creative solutions for clients. Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. is recognized by clients and colleagues as one of the most effective litigation law firms in Mexico.
Areas of practice
Administrative litigation: the firm has broad experience representing multinational and domestic clients before and against authorities in financial, energy, port, tax, telecommunications and consumer matters, among others.
Constitutional litigation: the firm represents international and local clients in disputes that involve the unconstitutionality of laws and governmental actions. The firm litigates for the protection of its clients’ constitutional and international fundamental rights.
Antitrust litigation: the firm represents international and local clients in their antitrust contentious matters. Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. has successfully defended clients’ interests during all stages of the antitrust proceedings carried out by the Mexican Antitrust Commission, from the investigation through the challenge, in all of its stages, of sanctions imposed on its clients for alleged anti-competitive practices.
Civil and commercial litigation: the firm assists clients in negotiations and disputes that involve economic interests that arise from their civil, commercial and financial relationships. It has successfully litigated matters before the different Mexican federal and local courts, obtaining important results for its clients.
Bankruptcy: the firm has participated in negotiations and bankruptcy proceedings, obtaining the recognition and payment of credits due by insolvent companies, before and during the course of the bankruptcy proceedings.
Arbitration: the firm represents clients in arbitrations followed by the most prestigious national and international arbitration institutions, protecting the interests of its clients in each one of the arbitral stages, and the judicial proceedings that derive or are necessary to enforce the arbitral award.
Intellectual property: the firm represents its clients in the enforcement and protection of their intellectual property rights.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative law; Bankruptcy; Commercial law; Constitutional law. | Carlos Malpica Hernández E: cmalpica@mibp.com.mx | +52 55 5280 1551 | |
| Civil law; Constitutional law; Bankruptcy law; Intellectual Property. | Juan José Iturbe López E: jiturbe@mibp.com.mx | +52 55 5280 1551 | |
| Administrative law; Antitrust; Arbitration; Constitutional law. | Rodrigo Buj García E: rbuj@mibp.com.mx | +52 55 5280 1551 | |
| Administrative law; Arbitration; Civil law; Constitutional law. | Horacio Paredes Vázquez E: hparedes@mibp.com.mx | +52 55 5280 1551 | |
| Administrative law; Constitutional law; Intellectual Property. | Álvaro Huerta González E: ahuerta@mibp.com.mx | +52 55 5280 1551 | |
| Administrative law; Arbitration law; Bankruptcy; Civil law; Commercial law; Constitutional law. | Rolando Zárate Guzmán E: rzarate@mibp.com.mx | +52 55 5280 1551 | |
| Antitrust; International Arbitration; Competition law; Constitutional law. | María José Jiménez Neria E: mjjimenez@mibp.com.mx | +52 55 5280 1551 | |
| Arbitration; Bankruptcy; Civil law; Commercial law; Constitutional law. | Fernando De Ovando Gómez Morín E: fdeovando@mibp.com.mx | +52 55 5280 1551 |
Languages
Spanish EnglishOther
Partners : 8Legal Briefings
Doing business in Mexico
With a population of almost 130m, a rich cultural history and diversity, and abundant natural resources, Mexico is among the 15 largest economies in the world and the second largest economy in Latin America. The Mexican economy is based on a free market, open to international trade and foreign investment. As one of the most …
- Dispute resolution: litigation