
Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. stands out as a leading force in contentious employment matters, with ample experience litigating before the federal labour court and negotiating with unions on collective bargaining agreements and the resolution or prevention of strike actions. The team is active across a range of sectors, including automotive, financial services and manufacturing, and is well connected in the public sector and union organisations. The group is also highly active in employment termination mandates, providing strategic advice on structuring terminations and defending clients against allegations of wrongful dismissal. Jorge de Presno is a leading litigator in the labour market, overseeing a caseload of contentious matters alongside Luis Álvarez, whose practice spans labour litigation and audits. They co-lead the group from Mexico City, with additional team lead David Puente Tostado handling affairs from the Monterrey office, with experience in collective bargaining, particularly in the automotive and electric power industries. The group benefits from strong associate support, with Regina Torres Septién of Mexico City and Monterrey’s Fernando Cueva being key names of note.
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- 'Understanding of the banking sector and internationalisation, as well as high ethical standards.'
Key clients
- Barclays Bank
- Nacional Financiera SNC
- Trane Technologies
- British Petroleum
- UBS Bank
- Becton Dickinson
- Envista / Ormco
- Oportun
- Bank of America
- JP Morgan
- Consorcio Minero Benito Juarez Peña Colorada
- Grupo Mexicano de Seguros
Work highlights
Advised Envista / Ormco on terminating two employees trying to enforce an illegally granted golden parachute clause from former management by developing a targeted strategy to demonstrate the clause's nullity, emphasising the lack of formal approval and its invalidity.
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Practice head
Jorge de Presno; David Puente Tostado; Luis Álvarez
Other key lawyers
Regina Torres Septién; Fernando Cueva


