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Sainz Abogados

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The labour and employment team at Sainz Abogados advises clients across industries such as aviation, financial services, and technology on litigation, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning related to Mexican labour and social security laws. The group has significant experience in corporate restructurings, handling hiring processes and employment terminations, audits and collective labour disputes. Practice head Alejandro Nila has robust expertise in employment litigation, workforce planning and social security matters. Counsel Omar Zayas is proficient in contentious matters, including individual and collective labour disputes, while associate Marcela Bojorge advises on employment terminations, union negotiations, and broader labour matters.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The labour team at Sainz is undoubtedly one of the most advanced. They bring a unique corporate perspective that allows them to address situations comprehensively, without disrupting the flow of business operations.'
  • 'It is a very solid and cohesive team; we feel secure and well-supported by their legal advice. Without a doubt, this is a firm we plan to continue working with for many years to come.'
  • 'The firm has a very pleasant and personal practice, the attention they provide is personalised and specialised, in each case that we consult, they give us advice applied to the specific case, which makes us feel that they pay attention to details.'
  • 'The labour team is always available to attend terminations, hearings, audits or any eventuality that may arise, in addition to always providing efficient advice.'
  • 'They have been very helpful in dealing with local authorities, always being very clear with the explosions about the necessary procedures. They have advised us in a practical way on how to carry out effective regulatory compliance within the business.'
  • 'They have extensive knowledge of local legislation.'
  • 'They are an outstanding team—working with them is truly a pleasure. We value their attentiveness, clarity, and above all, the depth of insight they bring to every legal opinion.'
  • 'Sainz Abogados is a firm that understands international and local requirements, not only in terms of labour and employment, but also corporate issues related to employees, keeping us up to date on any impact this may have on.'
  • ‘They are a robust, solid, and very well-coordinated team. They have been our trusted lawyers for several years now, so I can speak with great confidence about their work and their people.’
  • ‘Sainz Abogados is a firm that understands both international and local requirements, not only in labour and employment but also in corporate matters related to employees, keeping us up to date on any potential impacts.’

Key clients

  • Delta
  • Aeromexico
  • LTIMindtree
  • Mifel
  • Unifin
  • Bondholders of Crédito Real
  • Westrock
  • Hanesbrands Inc.
  • Assistcard
  • Puratos
  • Gaia
  • FTI Consulting Mexico
  • OpenTable Mexico
  • McCain
  • EQT Exeter
  • YKK Corporation of America
  • Chiesi México

Work highlights

Provided ongoing labour and employment advice to Delta for 15 years.
Provided legal advice to Unifin, a major financial institution in the country, which has undergone a major corporate restructuring process in recent years.
Provided ongoing labour and employment advice to LTIM indtree for 10 years.

Practice head

Alejandro Nila

Other key lawyers

Omar Zayas; Marcela Bojorge

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