Hogan Lovells is one of the first ports of call for domestic and international arbitral matters in Mexico, with standout expertise in the energy, construction and automotive sectors. The group handles high-profile disputes across multiple jurisdictions, frequently collaborating with the firm’s US offices in New York and Miami, and can further draw on the deep bench of practitioners from its global network. Two recognised authorities in the market lead the arbitration practice. Managing partner Omar Guerrero has capabilities across arbitration, commercial litigation, and antitrust mandates, while Luis Enrique Graham has over forty years' experience representing companies in domestic and international arbitration proceedings. From Monterrey, Alejandro Garcia González represents clients in national and international commercial arbitration across various sectors, including financial services, infrastructure, construction and real estate. A cornerstone of the firm's arbitral practice counsel Juan Arturo Dueñas primarily acts for clients from the energy, construction, technology, automotive, insurance, and financial service sectors, frequently as sole counsel. From the associate bench, Eduardo Lobatón is a standout senior who specialises in international investment and commercial arbitration.
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‘I have worked with the firm on several matters at different companies, and they have always been a strategic partner in managing the matters under my responsibility.'
‘Its vast experience and knowledge of the sector make them leading lawyers in their field.’
'What stands out is the team's professionalism and attentiveness, its availability whenever a situation arises and its presence even when there is no pressing matter to attend to.'
Key clients
- Government of the Republic of Panama.
- Espiritu Santo Holdings.
Work highlights
Represented Espiritu Santo Holdings in a high-value ICSID claim against the United Mexican States (Mexico) for violation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) after the Mexican Government indirectly expropriated the client’s concession to implement a taxi-hailing app and digital taximeter in the City of Mexico.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Omar Guerrero; Luis Enrique Graham
Other key lawyers
Alejandro García González; Juan Arturo Dueñas; Rogelio Gama; Eduardo Lobatón; Orlando Cabrera