As one of the most recognised full-service firms in Mexico, Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. maintains a labour and employment law practice populated by ‘lawyers with high expertise’ that coordinate with the firm’s offering across business law to mitigate risk and handle complex union and collective negotiations. Among the dedicated labour and employment law professionals at the firm are specialists in union matters, harassment and discrimination, along with social security, all being coordinated by practice head Francisco Peniche. He ‘undoubtedly makes the difference’, according to one client; and is a deeply experienced advisor to multinational companies across compliance, restructurings and hiring structures, collective bargaining and investigations. Reorganisations, labour aspects of M&A, and both employee and executive compensation are the focuses of Julio Álvarez‘s practice; while Rodrigo Espíritu Santo (promoted to counsel in July 2023) can draw on over 25 years’ experience as internal and external counsel in the public and private sectors. At senior associate level, Alicia Abúndez and María Fernanda Pariente are the names to note.
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‘It is a firm made up of lawyers with high expertise in different branches. I consider them to be the best I have worked with throughout my professional career. Without a doubt, they are distinguished by their customer service, their follow-up, their uprightness, their honesty, their ability to do things extraordinarily well and understand their clients' needs. They always comply with regulations and do not take unnecessary risks. They provide great follow-up to all topics, from the most complex to the simplest. They have great control and organization. There is great communication between them and that makes our clients' work easier. The warm and professional treatment is unmatched.’
‘Although throughout my experience in labor issues for more than 30 years, I have met many great labor lawyers, Francisco Peniche undoubtedly makes the difference, in his expertise, in his way of seeing labor issues as part of the business strategy, in his treatment, in his contributions that are so accurate and of great impact.’
‘The team from my perspective is unmatched, they are professional lawyers committed to their work.’
‘Francisco Peniche, Julio Alvarez and Rodrigo Espiritu Santo are always willing to provide an effective solution, continuous improvement.’
Key clients
- Fränkische
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
- Citigroup
- Trinseo
- Steel Dynamics
- L'Oréal
- Black Creek
- Colgate-Palmolive
- General Atlantic
- IBM
Work highlights
Represented Fränkische in the first complaint made by Canada under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rapid Response Labour Mechanism.
Advised FIFA on all labour, employment and social security matters associated with the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup.
Acting for Citigroup in all labour, employment and social security matters in connection with the IPO of its consumer, small business and middle market banking operations in Mexico.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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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.
Alicia Abúndez
Practice head
Francisco Peniche