
With longstanding client relationships across a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, retail and pharmaceuticals, Hogan Lovells is sought after by multinational companies for regular labour and employment advice, with a strong focus on ensuring compliance with Mexico’s labour regulations. The team is equipped to handle the labour aspects of restructuring processes, M&A and divestitures, and advise on employee package plans, safety protocols and termination matters. The group also often handles negotiations of collective bargaining agreements. The practice is led by Hugo Hernández-Ojeda, who focuses on labour consultancy and litigation matters, and Mary Carmen Fuertes, who is highly experienced in handling the labour aspects of corporate transactions and internal labour investigations. Luis Ruiz Gutiérrez is a senior partner with expertise across the full range of labour and employment matters. Counsel Luis Rosas Ortega is active in union negotiations and proceedings before the labour courts, while associates Oswaldo Chávez Uribe and Regina Torrero both contribute to the practice’s deep bench of expertise.
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Testimonials
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- 'Hogan Lovells' practice is characterised by being extremely agile, highly knowledgeable in the area, and looking for practical solutions.'
- 'Mary Carmen Fuertes and Regina Torrero have demonstrated excellent ability to find innovative solutions, and to understand the level of risk appetite of their clients.'
- 'Hogan Lovells' labour law team has demonstrated a very high level of knowledge and expertise in labour law.'
- 'Partner Mary Carmen Fuertes is a lawyer with an excellent level of knowledge and experience in complex matters, and with agile and practical resolution skills.'
- 'Senior associate Regina Torrero has demonstrated an outstanding level of knowledge of the most complex and technical aspects of the area, and a highly practical approach to resolving complex situations or doubts.'
Key clients
- Goodyear
- Newmont
- Alibaba
- Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España
- EPSON
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- BUPA (Hospital BITE)
- Kelly Services
- Globant
- Cainiao
Work highlights
Led crucial negotiations with companies involved in complaints and rapid response mechanisms related to the USMCA, implementing tailored agreements to maintain operational continuity and regulatory compliance.
Provided strategic employment advice to Cainiao, a globally recognised leader in logistics services, during its incorporation, launch of operations, and subsequent expansion in Mexico.
Provided labour law advice to an entertainment company in Mexico, representing the company in high-contingency labour claims brought by former executives.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Hugo Hernández-Ojeda; Mary Carmen Fuertes
Other key lawyers
Luis Ruiz Gutiérrez; Luis Rosas Ortega; Oswaldo Chávez Uribe; Regina Torrero


