Chevez‘s labour practice advises clients across the energy, transport, automotive and agriculture sectors on a range of regulatory compliance and contentious matters. The team is regularly retained to advise on workforce restructurings following acquisitions, as well as executive terminations, employee transfers and the structuring of employee benefits. Mayeli Cabral heads the practice and brings over 25 years’ experience in union negotiations and labour litigation. Miguel Angel Cantu is well versed in social security agreements, workforce transfers and restructurings, and collective bargaining agreements. At associate level, Gabriela Farias is experienced in the labour aspects of acquisitions and business restructurings. Juan José Soto Arias departed the firm in February 2025, as did associate Denise Lechuga the following month.
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- They stay up-to-date on labor reforms. They take the time to understand the organization and, based on this understanding, conduct detailed analyses of the organization and how the reforms should be implemented, considering its specific context. They always seek viable solutions within the legal framework.
- They anticipate needs, stay up-to-date, and are leaders in technical expertise.
- I believe that Miguel Cantú treats clients with empathy.
- They are always available and help us perform complex analyses in a simple and practical way.
- Personalized attention and understanding of the customer.
- They have extensive knowledge of Mexican law. In conjunction with other firms, they have several team members available to address the needs of businesses.
Key clients
- IKSW
- LLC d/b/a Tailored Management
- Monex Grupo Financiero
- PepsiCo de México
- CIBanco
- Nokia Operations de México
- Google Operaciones de México
- Uber México Technology & Software
- Corteva Agriscience México
- IBM de México
- Sanofi
- Lucas Oil Products Mexico
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Mayeli Cabral
Other key lawyers
Miguel Ángel Cantú; Gabriela Farias; Fabiola Lazcurain