Assembla offers a well-rounded litigation practice with strong capabilities in administrative, civil, commercial, and amparo proceedings. The team advises on strategic litigation planning, from due diligence to enforcement, and manages a growing caseload of civil liability and moral damages claims, including those involving Fortune 500 companies. Juan Miguel Martínez Mendieta leads the litigation team, which often collaborates with other practice areas to support disputes involving real estate, corporate and environmental matters. With over a decade’s experience, counsel Diego Sándor Maurer provides key support.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very dedicated and thoroughly familiar with how litigation is handled in Mexico. They've always delivered excellent results, which makes us increasingly confident in the firm. They work in a very personalised and punctual manner.'

  • ‘Their expertise in the industry sets them apart from other firms in the industry. Their personalised service and consistently on-time delivery with excellent results.'

  • ‘Assembla's dispute resolution practice stands out for its precise strategy, innovation, and technical excellence. Its personalised approach and ability to anticipate risks position it as a benchmark in complex litigation. It differentiates itself through its strategic use of technology, efficient case management, and a highly specialised team.'

  • ‘The Assembla team stands out for its strategic vision, high technical expertise, and innovative approach to complex litigation. Juan Miguel Martínez stands out as a leading figure in the field for his precision, leadership, and analytical skills in high-profile cases. The firm stands out for its personalised attention, efficiency, and use of advanced technology, offering agile and effective solutions.'

  • 'Assembla is a very professional firm with highly skilled lawyers, capable of providing quality service and attention to companies like ours.'

  • 'The quality of the service they offer really stands out; in addition to the great work they do, they support you throughout the entire process.'

  • 'Their timely support, with the highest degree of expertise and collaboration on the cases we have worked on, has been key. Their strong points have been their receptiveness to the needs and changes of the company's internal legal department.'

  • 'They compare very favourably with other firms in terms of collaboration and their ability to apply their expertise to the company's needs and their understanding of the internal business.'

Key clients

  • Pfizer
  • Cellmark
  • Modec
  • Chemours
  • Hershey’s
  • Total System Services de México
  • Sandvik
  • AstraZeneca
  • Bridgestone
  • Alsea
  • Burger King
  • Ciudad Mayakobá
  • Geodis
  • C&A
  • TMI Abogados
  • Siemens
  • DuPont

Work highlights

Advised AstraZeneca on different administrative matters in connection with administrative fines and the breach of commercial agreements (approx. value: MXN$10m).

Practice head

Juan Miguel Martínez Mendieta

Other key lawyers

Diego Sándor Maurer Hernández