Ferran Martinez Abogados is a boutique labour law firm that provides strategic advice on day-to-day employment matters and compliance, helping clients minimise litigation risks. When disputes arise, the team is skilled in negotiating settlements and reducing potential employment-related contingencies. Its client base includes numerous start-ups and fintech companies, giving the firm strong expertise in developing innovative business and employment strategies. Carlos Ferran Martínez established the firm in 2020 and has since led the team in advising domestic and international companies entering the Mexican market. Support is offered by junior partner José Alberto Sánchez Medina, who is experienced in termination matters and in developing internal labour regulations. Senior associate Martha Elena Rayo González is the key contact for contentious labour matters, while Sebastián Ramos Casares is involved in litigation and labour advisory matters at a junior level. Senior associate Karen Araujo Alonso departed from the firm in May 2025.
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‘Everything is a first-class service.'
‘José Alberto Sánchez Medina gives us incredible service, and is always available.'
‘It is a firm fully specialised in the area of labour law, which guarantees its expertise in the field. The added value is the level of closeness the partners maintain with their clients and the assurance that, as a firm specialised in a particular area of law, it provides certainty, which is reflected in the expertise of its opinions and service.'
‘Carlos Ferran Martínez and José Alberto Sánchez Medina are excellent professionals.'
‘Ferran Martínez Abogados is an extremely important business partner for our firm. Their comprehensive advice helps us provide better service to our clients and internally.'
‘This firm stands out for its speed in handling any issue, no matter how large or small. They give equal weight to all issues, and they always provide a responsive and responsive service.'
Key clients
- PepsiCo
- NTT Mexico Commerce Centre
- Xiaomi
- Cainiao
- Dow Chemical Company
- Incomm Payments
- Red de Universidades Anáhuac
- InDrive
- Samsara
- Stori
- CIBANCO
Work highlights
Advised In Drive on the relaunch of its labour model to ensure compliance with Mexico's new digital platform legislation.
Advised Xiaomi on the restructuring of its Mexico hiring framework and employee transfer under the country's outsourcing reforms.
Advised Dow Chemical Company on labour compliance and operational efficiency, and supported the sale of a business operation, addressing related labour matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Carlos Ferran Martínez
Other key lawyers
José Alberto Sánchez Medina; Martha Elena Rayo González; Sebastián Ramos Casares