Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.‘s labour and employment practice is a key player in the market for labour disputes, including at the appellate level, and is equally well versed in regulatory compliance, post-restructuring mandates and the full range of labour policy matters. The team is particularly active in the aerospace, healthcare and technology sectors, and its contentious workload spans senior-level terminations, collective bargaining agreements and amparo proceedings concerning the enforcement of labour contracts. Practice head Salvador Pasquel is a name to note for employee benefits and compensation disputes, as well as high-stakes terminations. Maria del Rosario Lombera-González is well versed in social security and employee benefits matters, while Javiera Medina-Reza brings over 30 years’ experience in restructuring-related labour matters and harassment disputes. Manuel Calderon is well established in union-related mandates, including collective bargaining. Juan Levario-Gebbia handles pensions and human resources litigation, while Gabriel Ortiz-Aguilar is additionally active in labour-related class actions. Liliana Hernandez-Salgado is particularly noted for her experience in the employment aspects of corporate reorganisations and M&A. Monterrey-based María José Casillas González and Humberto Ruiz Correa are also core members of the practice; Casillas González handles social security and immigration mandates, while Ruiz Correa, who was promoted to partner in January 2026, focuses on union negotiations and termination proceedings. Associate Daniel Urdiain-Dector is sought out for social security and pension matters, while Martha Mayorga Luna handles the employment elements of corporate transactions. Veteran practitioner Ricardo Castro Garza retired in July 2026.
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- Customer service, prompt response, personalized attention, understanding, and adherence to internal processes always facilitate collaboration.
- The B&M team has been diligent in their advice and clear in their answers to questions. Their responses are usually timely, and they always share the existing risks. What makes them so valuable is that they consistently provide risk mitigation measures; they don't just identify risks, but emphasize the importance of mitigation.
- The Labor practice team at Baker McKenzie is extremely diligent and practical. Their approach is to provide innovative solutions that never compromise the level of legal protection for their clients. My experience with two partners (María José Castillo and Liliana Hernández) and one associate (Martha Mayorga) is far superior to my experience working with other firms. It is a pleasure to work with them.
- Humberto Ruiz Correa is an outstanding lawyer who understands the client's concerns, demonstrating empathy and commitment. He has a remarkable ability to analyse the issues we have discussed and seeks clear solutions. He is kind, honest, and maintains consistent and effective communication, building great trust with the client. Humberto Ruiz Correa possesses skills such as analytical ability, leadership, and a deep understanding of the issues addressed, but in my personal opinion, his most outstanding talent is the trust he inspires; that is his personal brand.
- The Baker team has demonstrated active and effective collaboration, providing solutions to the concerns and issues we've approached them about. They've provided us with well-reasoned arguments in every case we've sent them, enabling us to make informed decisions. They possess in-depth legal knowledge and inspire confidence, knowing they will work in the client's best interest. They offer excellent customer service and are specialists in identifying risks and proposing solutions. They adapt to the business environment and embrace change, demonstrating a strategic vision for the business.
- The ability to understand the activities carried out in each company makes the advice they provide in-depth and appropriate for the operation.
Key clients
- UBS
- Cummins
- Latam Education Holdings
Work highlights
Advising UBS on its day-to-day operations in Mexico and assisted with the planning/strategy of integration of Credit Swiss into UBS in Mexico.
Assisted in the worldwide spin-off of Cummins Filtration business line.
Advised Inspired Education with all employment and social security aspects of five major school acquisitions in Mexico over the last year.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.
Martha Mayorga Luna
Practice head
Salvador Pasquel
Other key lawyers
Maria del Rosario Lombera-González ; Javiera Medina-Reza; Manuel Calderon; Juan Levario-Gebbia; Liliana Hernandez-Salgado; Gabriel Ortiz-Aguilar; María José Casillas-González; Humberto Ruiz Correa; Martha Mayorga Luna; Daniel Urdiain-Dector