De la Garza y Acosta, S.C.
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The ‘well-coordinated’, ’professional’ team at Monterrey-based boutique De la Garza y Acosta, S.C. is highly specialised in civil, commercial and administrative litigation, with particular strength in banking and insurance matters related to civil liability, earthquakes, fires and cases of force majeure. The group, which is noted for its ‘great proactivity’, is also well-versed in commercial arbitration, corporate-related disputes, compensation claims for civil liability, administrative litigation and appeals against regulatory fines; it is frequently instructed by insurance and reinsurance, retail, mining and financial services-sector clients. Leadership is shared between ’outstanding lawyer’ Carlos de la Garza, who garners praise for his ‘superior level of understanding of the law’; and Raúl Acosta, who is singled out by one client as ’one of the best trial lawyers in Mexico’. Both have focused their practice on civil, commercial and administrative litigation. Associate Enrique Tamez, who focuses on civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, is also noted.
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Testimonials
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- 'Although it is a compact team, all members are very well-coordinated. Compared to other law firms, their team is always available to respond immediately to our requests.'
- 'Carlos de la Garza is an outstanding lawyer with a superior level of understanding of the law.'
Key clients
- Mapfre Fianzas
- Grupo Aluminio, Vidrio y Construcción
Work highlights
Represented a public sector water utility company as defendant in a breach of contract claim in which the plaintiffs are seeking a compensation of MXN$2.974bn in damages.

