Santamarina y Steta is adept at handling complex civil and commercial disputes across key sectors such as banking and finance, energy, infrastructure and technology. The team manages a caseload encompassing real estate issues, debt recovery, and breaches of contracts and agreements; it is also notably experienced in navigating multijurisdictional claims. Roberto Fernández del Valle, an expert litigator in real estate disputes and shareholder conflicts, co-leads the group with Carlos Brehm, who represents clients before local and federal judicial courts. A strong bench of associates provides key support on a heavy caseload for the practice; key names include José Antonio Moreno, who focuses on disputes arising in the construction, transport, and automotive industries; and Julio Butrón who is active in matters before civil, commercial, family and administrative courts.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent knowledge of the market and the company's needs. They anticipate creative solutions to quickly resolve problems.'
‘Proven experience.'
‘I've received excellent service from the firm. One aspect I highly value from the legal team is their commitment to open and informed communication about all aspects of the case, even those that may seem irrelevant. Open communication is important in this type of service.'
‘I have received excellent personal treatment from each and every member of the team. Starting with the partner in charge of our case, as well as his associates, they have been professional, kind, and respectful. It's a great team made up of great people.
Key clients
- Dell Leasing México
- Stewart Title Guaranty de México
- Kimberly-Clark de México
- Best Buy Stores
- Abbott Laboratories de México
- DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
- N.S.C. Agua
- Ingeniería y Maquinaria de Guadalupe
- Martinrea Honsel México
- Home Depot México
- Grupo Yazaki
- Tesla Automobiles Sales and Service México
Work highlights
Represented KCM in a MXN$1.5bn civil lawsuit filed by Fundación Ve Por México and others, against Consejo de la Comunicación and all of its members.
Represented Best Buy in two lawsuits against Glider Guadalajara due to the early termination of a lease agreement related to a Best Buy’s store that was located in a shopping center in Guadalajara, Jalisco (value: MXN$70m).
Represented the parents of a woman murdered by a Cabify driver in Puebla in a tort lawsuit against the company.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Roberto Fernández del Valle; Carlos Brehm
Other key lawyers
José Antonio Moreno; Julio Butrón; Alejandro Escamilla; Sergio Martinez