Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C.

Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. remains a dispute resolution powerhouse with a standout contentious offering in litigation; the office houses some of the market’s top litigators, including Carlos Malpica and Ismael Reyes Retana, who are renowned for their success in complex cases across highly contentious sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and financial services. The firm combines cross-border capabilities with a regional footprint across Latin America and deep expertise in representing both global and domestic clients in commercial, real estate, insurance and administrative litigation, particularly in disputes against government entities and in response to evolving energy regulations. Álvaro Huerta is a key partner who regularly acts as lead counsel in high-profile administrative cases, such as the defence of Walmart nationwide, where he is accompanied by specialists, María José Jiménez Neria and Horacio Paredes. Jiménez Neria is also a leading antitrust litigator, often engaged with TMT and competition specialist Rodrigo Buj. Leading the civil and commercial front is Rolando Zarate, who has been particularly active in energy disputes, recently; and Fernando de Ovando, who tackles high-stakes bankruptcy matters with Juan José Iturbe. Former magistrate and May 2024 counsel hire, Ana Brun Iñarritu, bolsters the practice’s tax and administrative litigation strength; operating between Paris and Mexico City, she enhances the firm’s presence in Europe. As a valued administrative and commercial litigation expert, Alejandro Agredano was raised to partnership in June 2024; while administrative and antitrust litigator Flora Álvarez was similarly promoted in June 2025, further strengthening the firm’s deep senior bench. At associate level, the team benefits from the experience of seniors José Luis Vergara Estrada, who is highly active in the firm’s handling of commercial cases; and Rodrigo González, who has experience across administrative, civil and commercial litigation. Since publication, González has been promoted to the partnership (as of October 2025), as has Vergara Estrada, effective July 2026.