Environmental, Social and Governance
Mexico
19 August 2025
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