Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.

Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.'s Tijuana office is a key component of the international firm’s network in Mexico, which is complemented by additional offices in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara and Ciudad Juárez. The team, which is particularly well-placed to advise on cross-border mandates in collaboration with colleagues in the United States, is particularly adept at handling maquiladora operations, international trade and supply chain matters. Additional areas of expertise include corporate and commercial law, M&A transactions, real estate, energy and infrastructure, compliance and dispute resolution. The office is home to the firm’s managing partner in Mexico, José (Pepe) Larroque, who specialises in the acquisition, development and financing of real estate and infrastructure projects across Mexico and Latin America; his practice also takes in banking and finance, corporate and tax law. Carlos Larios draws on extensive experience in corporate governance, compliance and M&A, regularly advising international companies on the consolidation of operations in Mexico. Senior counsel, and national environmental and climate law practice lead, Federico Ruanova routinely advises clients on compliance with environmental impact, air emissions, water and wastewater, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and occupational health and safety regulations. Counsel María Ofelia Guajardo Calvillo has particular expertise assisting maquila-sector clients with M&A and joint venture transactions and corporate and foreign investment matters.