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Germán de la Garza de Vecchi

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Fisher Phillips

Fisher Phillips continues to develop its labour practice in Mexico, providing full-service employment expertise spanning litigation, day-to-day advisory, and labour aspects of M&A transactions. The team is well-versed in Mexico’s evolving labour laws, assisting clients with adjustments to subcontracting and outsourcing policies to ensure full regulatory compliance. Germán de la Garza de Vecchi heads up the labour team and supports clients with hiring, employment terminations, policy implementation, and union negotiations. Octavio Novaro Holguin is a sought-after practitioner handling both individual and collective labour issues in various industries. Victor Manuel Avila Estudillo is a reputable adviser to multinational companies, with standout work including supporting Disney on labour issues as it increases its presence in Mexico. Héctor Cuevas is the key contact for employment matters within the oil and gas industry, while junior partner Andrea Brizio contributes to matters in the pharmaceutical sector.
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Position

Regional Managing Partner of Fisher Phillips in Mexico.

Career

German began his professional career in 2003 at the corporate law firm Barrera, Siqueiros y Torres Landa, S.C. (currently Hogan Lovells), and later became a partner at Mowat, Rechtlich & Gentan I, S.C., where he developed a particular vision of the meaning of labour relations between Companies and Unions, considering both as authentic links in the process of wealth generation.

Since July 2023, he was appointed as Managing Partner by Fisher Phillips (one of the most representative firms in labour matters in the United States), as the firm began its operations in Mexico with a team of more than 70 professionals led by German in this new professional challenge and three offices (Mexico City, Queretaro and Guadalajara), thus consolidating as the largest offering in Mexico in labour legal services.

In 2019, German was dubbed by EXPANSIÓN (the most important business magazine in Mexico) as one of the most outstanding personalities in the country under the age of 40. He also stands out for his constant presence in digital media, radio, television, newspapers and magazines, mainly giving interviews related to current issues in the labour law world in Mexico, Central and South America.

German represents national and international companies before trade union associations, in the elaboration and execution of Collective Bargain Agreements, which has resulted in harmonious relations that promote the investment of large capitals, among others, in the automotive and pharmaceutical industries.

Labour and Employment Law

The development of his professional practice has been characterised by the search for proximity with the main actors in the labour field in Mexico, such as the Labour Authorities, Trade Unions and Chambers of Industry and Commerce.

His professional performance has taken him to various national and international law forums, where he has had the opportunity to share his experiences with the main stakeholders in matters such as large-scale labour dispute resolution and the creation of legal structures to harmonise complicated labour relations in a globalised world.

Languages

Español

Education

Labor Law Certificate, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico

Law Degree, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Germán de la Garza has proven to be key in any employment decision within the company; his versatility and ability to understand the environment have helped with key internal issues.'

  • ‘Expertise, collaboration, communication.’

  • ‘Its consulting service is very good, with a positive attitude and quick response. They are always open to issues and offer a preventive approach.'

Key clients

  • Electrolux
  • Bimbo
  • Monterra Energy
  • Sandoz
  • Telefonica Movistar
  • ICA Flour Daniel
  • Aserta
  • Mondelez
  • Disney
  • Novartis

Work highlights

Advised Disney on the implementation of more than five high-impact legislative changes in labour matters in Mexico.
Advised Novartis on the implementation of the outsourcing reform.
Advised Bimbo on collective bargaining with all the unions with which it has a relationship.