Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. is a strong choice for dispute resolution, offering a broad litigation practice that encompasses cross-border commercial disputes, public-sector litigation and matters involving bankruptcy, employment and the digital economy. The firm houses an integrated litigation and arbitration practice, led by a trio of versatile partners. In Monterrey, Alfonso Cortez-Fernández specialises in administrative litigation in the energy sector and also has notable arbitral experience. Alfonso Curiel-Valtierra is well-regarded in commercial litigation and bankruptcy proceedings, while Guadalajara-based David Márquez-Lechuga is active in real estate and construction disputes. Javier Jaime-González supports the Monterrey office on cases involving breach of agreement and amparo actions. Juan Francisco Vázquez-Lavista is another partner of note; he has solid contentious experience spanning the financial, energy and healthcare sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'The knowledge of the energy space in Mexico is very strong. The senior-level partners have good connections with top officials in the government, Pemex, and CFE.'
Key clients
- BP Exploracion Mexico Eli Lilly and Company British American Tobacco Mexico SKF de Mexico Yazaki North America, Inc Air Liquide Mexico TMS International de México Aimbridge Latam Emerson Process Management WS Packaging Mexico
Work highlights
Represented a Canadian Government Hospital in a dispute against a Mexican company which sold thousands of medical supplies but failed to deliver the products or return the amounts paid.
Practice head
Alfonso Cortez-Fernández; Alfonso Curiel-Valtierra; David Márquez-Lechuga
Other key lawyers
Javier Jaime-González; Juan Francisco Vázquez-Lavista