DLA Piper Mexico's competition and antitrust practice advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, representing domestic and international clients in investigations before the CNA and IFT, as well as on regulatory compliance issues. Jorge Benejam co-heads the practice and is particularly active in antitrust investigations and disputes in the telecoms, retail and financial services sectors. He leads the team alongside Antonio Cárdenas, whose practice encompasses regulatory compliance and competition litigation. Associate Regina Esparza focuses on merger filings, antitrust investigations and appellate-level amparo proceedings. She works closely with associate Ana Marietta Rivero, who advises on competition litigation matters across the oil and gas, infrastructure and telecoms sectors, and regularly represents clients before the CNA.
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Testimonials

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  • Antonio Cárdenas is a leading figure in the industry, as well as being a lawyer of exceptional ability and availability.
  • I think they make a great team and complement each other very well, always looking to resolve and provide clear solutions to specific situations.
  • The best quality is the personalized attention and understanding of the client. I find Regina Esparza outstanding.
  • The practice's strength lies in its close collaboration with the client.

Key clients

  • Coeur Mining
  • Cox Energy
  • Fibra E Xinfra
  • Accor
  • Química Delta
  • Lululemon

Work highlights

Advising Cox ABG Group on its acquisition of Iberdrola México and its subsidiaries from Hidrola I.
Advising Coeur Mining Inc. on the antitrust approval for its acquisition of all outstanding New Gold shares in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7bn.
Advised Accor on the acquisition of 17 management agreements (3,200 keys).
Practice head

Jorge Benejam; Antonio Cárdenas

Other key lawyers

Regina Esparza; Ana Marietta Rivero