Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. fields a market-leading employment and labour practice, known for its broad expertise across high-stakes disputes, subcontracting issues, and labour advisory on high-value M&A transactions and corporate restructurings. The firm maintains longstanding relationships with top manufacturing companies, among other industries, and is particularly experienced in managing cross-border employment matters and navigating diverse labour laws across jurisdictions. Notable recent work includes advising on the global reorganisation of Cummins’ Filtration business line, a $1.6bn transaction involving union negotiations to transfer 1,300 workers and homologate employee benefits. The group also advises on compliance investigations, handles sensitive employee terminations, and represents clients in contentious matters, including litigation against the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS). Practice head Salvador Pasquel has substantial experience in collective bargaining, labour restructurings, and workplace investigations. He is supported by a strong bench of partners, including Ricardo Castro Garza, whose practice focuses on strategic labour planning and employment-related litigation, and Alfonso García Lozano, who is an expert in corporate employment advice; both sit in the Monterrey office. Manuel Calderon is a key name in labour litigation and call-to-strike procedures, while Maria del Rosario Lombera-González handles compensation, benefits, and subcontracting issues. The team brings further regional strength through its presence in Juárez, with Juan Levario-Gebbia focusing on strategic labour planning and litigation. Monterrey-based Humberto Ruiz Correa, who is praised as ‘a master of labour law', stands out at the associate level.
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- 'What makes this practice unique are three factors: the comprehensive understanding of their clients' business, which leads them to propose solutions that solve their own business needs, while complying with the law; permanent availability; ethics, which is an outstanding component.'
- 'Alfonso García Lozano is an outstanding partner who has a mastery of labour matters like few others and who always observes ethical behaviour both in the legal solutions he provides, as well as in collections.'
- 'The team of the labour consultancy practice has extensive knowledge of the various areas of labour and social security, which facilitates a comprehensive analysis and holistic proposals for solutions.'
- 'Humberto Ruiz Correa is a master of labour law, very empathetic, clear and concise.'
- 'Baker has a global presence which allows it to provide consistent advice across jurisdictions while also providing local expertise. They have several tools and resources for companies to monitor and assess global risks and evaluate which jurisdictions may be right for their expansion needs.'
Key clients
- Cummins
- Aptiv
- Integer Holdings Corporation
Work highlights
Assisted in the worldwide spin-off of Cummins Filtration business line, which included the homologation of benefits, negotiation with the union for implementing the transfer of 1,300 unionised workers, the incorporation of a trading company, and also acting as a shared services provider in compliance with the subcontracting regime.
Assisted an American aircraft engine supplier with the labour and employment aspects of an acquisition, including complex due diligence, transaction documents, closing and post-closing matters.
Provided strategic legal advice to Aptiv in the management of employees hired and paid in the United States but performing their duties in Mexico.
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.
Liliana Hernández
Practice head
Salvador Pasquel
Other key lawyers
Ricardo Castro Garza; Alfonso García Lozano; Maria del Rosario Lombera-Gonzalez; Juan Levario-Gebbia; Humberto Ruiz Correa