Assembla is well versed in administrative, civil and commercial litigation, and is also equipped to advise on amparo proceedings, financial claims and disputes arising from government procurement procedures. Juan Miguel Martínez Mendieta leads the team, and routinely represents domestic and international clients in contractual, shareholder, corporate, insolvency, real estate and civil liability claims. Counsel Diego Sándor Maurer is another key contact, who specialises in strategic litigation and amparo proceedings.
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Testimonials

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  • Juan Miguel is very attentive and dedicated to his work. He closely follows up on cases and ensures you have a complete overview of everything involved, as well as offering various suggestions for achieving a better outcome. Sofía Torres is very supportive and friendly, readily sharing her opinions and feedback to improve the process and consider potential risks.
  • Their approach, recommendations, and suggestions, along with their transparency regarding risks, help you clearly identify what those risks are and the strategies you can follow to minimize harm. Their ethics and professionalism inspire confidence because you know they're not trying to overcharge, but rather to provide effective help.
  • Juan Miguel Martínez has been an invaluable asset to our firm. He stands out for his availability, responsiveness, friendliness, and solution-oriented approach. He has consistently demonstrated a professional and collaborative attitude, which facilitates teamwork and fosters trust.
  • The firm is distinguished by its practical approach, responsiveness, and close client relationships. The team demonstrates a deep commitment to the matters it handles and is known for providing clear and timely solutions, always maintaining constant communication.
  • It is a firm with highly specialized, passionate lawyers who provide personalized client service. It is a reliable firm with in-depth knowledge of the Mexican judicial system, allowing them to innovate litigation strategies that are also advantageous for their clients.
  • They are young, passionate, reliable, and innovative lawyers who work with the firm conviction of winning cases. It seems to have paid off for them because almost all the cases we've worked on together have been successful.
  • Communication is prompt and specific.
  • Response times and results obtained are in line with our expectations.

Key clients

  • ArtCap Strategies
  • CellMark Paper
  • The Chemours Company
  • The Hershey Company
  • AstraZeneca
  • Bridgestone
  • Alsea
  • Burger King
  • Geodis
  • C&A
  • TMI Abogados
  • Siemens
  • DuPont

Work highlights

Advised Siemens Healthineers, S.A. de C.V., the Mexican subsidiary of the German multinational conglomerate, on complex commercial and administrative litigation arising from breach of commercial agreements and public procurement procedures, including nullity trials and nonconformity claims.
Advised and represented ArtCap Strategies in high-value negotiation and litigation against a financial institution to recover funds derived from an improper transaction.
Representing Geodis México, S.A. de C.V. in complex proceedings ranging from bankruptcy matters to commercial litigation arising from service contract defaults.
Practice head

Juan Miguel Martínez Mendieta

Other key lawyers

Diego Sándor Maurer Hernández