White & Case S.C.'s antitrust practice advises domestic and multinational companies on merger control, post-closing regulatory compliance and antitrust investigations, as well as representing clients before the CNA and other competition authorities. The team is particularly active in matters arising in the energy, financial services, technology and industrial sectors. Henri Capin Gally co-heads the practice and is especially experienced in cross-border competition matters, including obtaining antitrust clearance for transactions in the financial services sector. He leads the team alongside Román González, whose practice spans antitrust investigations, competition disputes, cartel matters and merger control mandates. Associate Diego Mendoza Arrieta is active on investigations before the CNA, including matters involving alleged dominance issues and the telecommunications sector. Germán Macías regularly advises on merger notifications and approval processes, as well as competition litigation and cartel investigations.
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Testimonials
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- White & Case stands out for combining a high level of technical expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach. The team proposes viable and efficient solutions. Compared to other firms, the team excels in coordination, clear and transparent communication, and rapid response times. Furthermore, the team demonstrates a strong client focus; its lawyers are highly accessible and committed. The quality of deliverables is consistently high, combining legal analysis with practical recommendations for decision-making; a collaborative culture is also a hallmark of the firm.
- I would highlight their analytical skills, practical judgment, responsiveness, commitment to the client, friendliness, and ability to anticipate potential risks before they become problems. These lawyers are focused on finding solutions, not just issuing legal opinions.
- Deep knowledge of the issues, attention to detail at all levels of the organisation, and creativity in thinking about solutions.
- This is a firm that doesn't use lengthy or complex language, but rather is concise and responsive to needs. The technical quality inspires confidence in the recommendations received.
- Henri Capin-Gally is a great lawyer who integrates his clients' priorities into the legal strategy, shows the necessary patience, and is open to adjusting as circumstances change.
- White & Case's competition and antitrust team is a leader in the Mexican market, not only for its technical expertise but also for its exceptional ability to integrate legal strategy with its clients' business priorities.
Key clients
- Meta Platforms
- Facebook Mexico (Meta subsidiary)
- Banco Mercantil del Norte (Banorte) / Grupo Financiero Banorte
- Bineo
- TransUnion
- The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, PJSC (TAQA)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Daimler Vehículos Comerciales
- PayPal
- Telefónica SA
- Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) / Kansas City Southern de México (KCSM)
- Premium Restaurant Brands (PRB)
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Henri Capin Gally Santos; Román González Melo
Other key lawyers
Diego Mendoza; Germán R. Macías