The practice group at White & Case S.C. is regularly instructed by financial institutions, fintech companies and corporates to assist with compliance policies, internal investigations and enforcement actions, drawing on its expertise in compliance, AML, counter-terrorist financing and anti-corruption matters to help clients navigate enforcement pressures. Following departures of Enrique Espejel and Maria Teresa Fernández (in January and August 2026, respectively) leadership of the practice has passed to Fernando García Gómez, who handles constitutional and administrative litigation, as well as assisting clients with administrative sanctions and internal investigations. Also noted are Narciso Campos (banking and finance, capital markets, compliance); Juan Antonio Martín (capital markets, financings and regulatory mandates); and counsel Eduardo Apáez, who is well versed in AML and CTF regulations.
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- Their extensive strategic and specialised knowledge of legal matters, as well as the banking industry, within the political and social context of Mexico is invaluable. Eduardo Flores, Eugenio Bernal, Fernando García Gómez, and Yuriria Galicia Arizmendi stand out.
Key clients
- Klar
- FEMSA Digital
- Intercam Banco
- CIBanco
- Mexican Bank Association (ABM)
- Mexican Pension Fund Association (AMAFORE)
Work highlights
Advised Klar on compliance matters related to AML/CFT and regulations.
Advised FEMSA Digital on a number of day-to-day compliance matters related to its fintech, money transmitter and card payment businesses.
Advising AMAFORE on the analysis of risks for Mexico-based banks related to a new designation.
Practice head
Fernando García Gómez
Other key lawyers
Narciso Campos; Juan Antonio Martín; Eduardo Apáez