DLA Piper Mexico has a robust competition practice that is highly capable of representation before COFECE and IFT regarding antitrust investigations and complaints, as well as advising on approval resolutions or regulatory clearance in large M&A transactions. The group also boasts cross-sector expertise with regular activity in the financial and energy industries. Jorge Benejam, who brings strong credentials in M&A and regulated markets, co-leads the team with litigator Antonio Cárdenas, whose practice focuses on amparo proceedings and investigations by competition authorities. They are supported by Regina Esparza, an associate with broad antitrust expertise, and Ana Marietta Rivero, who has experience representing national and multinational companies before COFECE in investigations into anti-competitive practices.
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Key clients

  • Coeur Mining, Inc
  • Lululemon Athletica Inc.
  • Xinfra Fibra E
  • Química Delta

Work highlights

Advised Coeur Mining Inc. in the obtainment of the approval required from the Antitrust Commission in its acquisition of SilverCrest Metals Inc.
Advised Lululemon in the acquisition of the lululemon-branded business and operations conducted in Mexico by Exalta Hero and Importadora de Moda Exalta.
Advised Xinfra Fibra E on the negotiation of four M&A transactions to acquire three separate projects from different sellers.

Practice head

Jorge Benejam; Antonio Cárdenas

Other key lawyers

Regina Esparza; Ana Marietta Rivero