Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C.‘s labour and employment department handles a broad range of contentious and regulatory matters, with particular expertise in social security, collective bargaining agreements and workforce restructuring. The team has a strong track record in labour disputes across the automotive, financial services, media and healthcare sectors, among others, and is regularly retained to advise on executive terminations and wrongful dismissal claims. Jorge de Presno and David Puente Tostado lead the team from Mexico City and Monterrey, respectively. De Presno brings over 40 years’ experience advising domestic and multinational clients on union disputes and social security matters, while Puente Tostado is a key contact for collective bargaining, individual and collective disputes, as well as social security litigation, with a focus on the energy and automotive sectors. Luis Álvarez is a key name for labour litigation, labour audits, and workplace investigations. Senior associate Jimena Olivera advises on labour strategoes in business transfers and reorganisations, while associate Gustavo Poblete handles labour issues in transactional and corporate contexts and also assists with regulatory compliance. Jorge Luis Durán is also well regarded for his expertise in labour disputes and employment contracts.
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- Three factors that go hand in hand: 1. Immediate attention and timely communication 2. Technical expertise 3. Price
- I have worked with three main lawyers: Jorge de Presno, who, from our first meeting with the firm, has been an excellent lawyer. I have also had the opportunity to work with Jorge Durán and Ana Paola Guevara. Ana Paola always fulfills all requests, is readily available, and finds ways to resolve matters, always following up with me.
- They are a highly skilled team, providing personalized and timely service. They pay close attention to their clients and are always available to them.
- The team is very flexible in supporting us throughout Mexico, including traveling to more remote locations to help communicate and negotiate employee termination decisions. The team also provides us with practical advice to support our business.
- David Puente Tostado does an exceptional job in supporting us with all of our labor and employment needs. He provides clear, practical advice and has successfully navigated us through a number of challenging situations. David is also very responsive, including assisting us while he's away on personal travel.
- The practice stands out for its excellent technical expertise and practical, business-oriented approach. The team offers clear advice, viable solutions, and timely responses. In-house counsel find it to be a specialized, accessible, and reliable team with a strong understanding of the business and a high capacity for handling complex matters. Compared to other firms, they compare very favorably due to their approachability, proactivity, and consistent service quality.
- A combination of technical expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach. Their lawyers stand out from the competition through their ability to anticipate risks, offer clear and actionable solutions, and maintain direct and efficient communication.
- With its expertise, systematic approach, and focus on the client, the law firm has established itself as a reliable and authoritative point of reference for those seeking qualified, efficient, and results-oriented advice.
- The law firm stands out for its high level of expertise, the strong specialization of its professionals, and its approach, which is strictly focused on service quality. What truly sets this firm apart is its ability to combine in-depth legal knowledge, strategic vision, and personalized support, tailored to the specific needs of each client.
Key clients
- Nouryon Chemicals
- Envista / Ormco
Work highlights
Provided strategic legal counsel to a leading chemical company in a strike proceeding initiated by the Chemical Workers Trade Union.
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Jimena Olivera
Practice head
Jorge de Presno; David Puente
Other key lawyers
Luis Álvarez; Jimena Olivera; Gustavo Poblete; Jorge Duran