Boutique disputes firm Guerra, Hidalgo y Mendoza (GHM) specialises in high-profile civil and commercial litigation, offering comprehensive expertise across both areas. Its civil litigation practice covers matters such as civil liability, class actions, and real estate disputes, while its commercial litigation work includes shareholder and corporate conflicts, contract breaches, and insurance claims. Jesús Ángel Guerra Méndez  is a deeply experienced contentious practitioner across both litigation and arbitration; he co-leads the team with Patricio Hidalgo Estrada, whose expertise spans contractual breaches, property disputes and damages claims. Elías Mendoza Murguía also plays a leading role with a practice focus on shareholder disputes. Associates Adrián Villamil and Sandra Trejo provide support and additional commercial expertise, while senior Regina Tinoco-Ariza is praised for her ‘remarkable skills’ in disputes matters.  
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Guerra, Hidalgo & Mendoza team is impressive; their approach to jointly reviewing the matters assigned to them far surpasses that of many larger firms. Their quality in litigation is extraordinary; it's hard to find another firm with the promptness and collaborative approach offered by GHM. They offer extraordinary communication skills in English and Spanish, something very few firms in the field can offer in Mexico. As a whole, GHM's attorneys have a knowledge of procedural law that's difficult to match.'

  • ‘We have worked with Jesus Angel Guerra Mendez, Patricio Hidalgo Estrada and Regina Tinoco-Ariza González, and they are clearly different from other litigation firms. Their unique approach lies in their meticulous and extremely detailed study of the matters assigned to them. Their knowledge of legislative and procedural matters and their ease in managing the litigation matters under their charge allow them to provide excellent services.'

  • 'Jesús Angel Guerra Mendez has an astonishing composure; he knows perfectly when to negotiate and when to take matters to litigation, and he knows how to win those disputes. Furthermore, he can explain extremely complicated matters in a succinct and understandable manner for any type of client.'

  • 'Patricio Hidalgo Estrada demonstrates remarkable communication skills before judicial authorities. Regina Tinoco-Ariza González possesses remarkable skills in drafting judicial arguments and grievances, paying extreme attention to detail. Together, they achieve results that are difficult for other firms in their field to match.'

  • ‘The team at this firm is highly experienced and capable. We've had them as counterparties and co-litigants and have a very positive impression. If they manage to grow and retain their talent, they will undoubtedly become one of the most important litigation firms in Mexico.'

  • ‘They are tenacious and very meticulous. They are known in the industry for systematically challenging judicial rulings that are not in their favour (even procedural ones) as a strategy to overwhelm their opponents.' 

  • 'They possess a thorough knowledge of the subject matter, provide clear explanations, and offer consistent follow-up and support throughout the procedures. Elías Mendoza is a partner with extensive knowledge in this area. He gives direct and precise attention to every procedure and action. His expertise in the construction and property sector is an added bonus. Regina Tinoco Ariza González is a lawyer with comprehensive knowledge of the files; she is fully versed in all matters and handles them directly. Her responses and attention to detail are precise, direct, and clear.'

  • 'Excellent knowledge and experience in the field, especially in light of the recent reforms and changes to the Mexican judicial system.'

  • 'Elías and Patricio are two of the best litigators in Mexico.'

  • 'They have a good balance in terms of gender and diversity, and the constant collaboration between the partners is very apparent.'

Key clients

  • Aerovías de México
  • AMR Hotels and Resorts
  • GigNet, Inc.
  • IAMSA Real Estate and Inversionistas en Autotransportes Mexicanos
  • Oro Negro
  • Kimco Realty Corporation
  • Logística Bosques
  • Northgate Capital
  • Prisa|Promotora de Informaciones
  • Stellantis Mexico

Work highlights

Advised Oro Negro in nullity litigation and a damages action against its bondholders for infringement of Mexican laws and Mexican public policy in a controversy worth $900m.
Advised Logistica Bosques in a corporate action brought by a minority shareholder to annul an investment agreement in a company currently worth more than $150m.
Advised GigNet, Inc. in a commercial action brought against its lender to preserve the status quo of the business and facilitate an orderly restructuring.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Jesús Ángel Guerra Méndez

Practice head

Jesus Angel Guerra Mendez; Patricio Hidalgo Estrada; Elias Mendoza Murguia

Other key lawyers

Adrián Villamil; Sandra Trejo; Regina Tinoco