Specialist labour law boutique Marván, González Graf y González Larrazolo, S.C. (MGGL)'s enduring expertise in the field stands the firm in good stead as Mexico’s employment law market becomes more complex and competitive. The team advises on the full range of union negotiations and has recent experience on matters in which US unions have funded their Mexican counterparts. The labour aspects of corporate mergers are routinely handled by the department, but it particularly differentiates itself from competitors in labour litigation, where it is a trusted counsel on some of the most complex cases in the country. Three lawyers coordinate leadership of the team: Héctor González Graf, one of the market’s best respected figures and the counsel of choice for a number of leaders in the insurance, financial services, retail and consumer goods sectors; Santiago Marván Urquiza, who is strong across the spectrum of non-contentious matters, along with employment litigation; and Nelson Guerrero Robles, who has a similarly broad practice but maintains a special focus acting for clients in every stage of complex litigation. Emilio Israel Garzón Juárez is a notable younger partner with knowledge of the pharmaceutical, health and retail industries; and Cristian Jésus Lamas Peregrina focuses on labour litigation. Oscar Bojorge was raised to the partnership in January 2024 and José Genaro Pérez Velázquez rounds out the group of junior partners. Paulina Mendietta stands out as a senior associate, assisting across the full range of work.
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‘The team is always very attentive and close to the client, resolving any request and need in a very timely and quick manner. Innovation.- The inclusion of digital solutions for the fulfilment of obligations. Diversity - it is an office that promotes growth without making distinctions in gender; It seeks for women to develop careers and provides them with preparatory support to prepare for leadership roles.’
‘The partner Héctor Gonzalez Marván and Nelson Guerrero are very close to the client, always taking care of how to support, taking care of the details in the attention. They respond very quickly and return with almost immediate solutions.’
‘The attention is always timely, with quality, warmth and in the required time.’
‘The senior lawyers are in charge of developing the junior lawyers, constantly exposing them to important projects, always with their mentoring and supervision.’
‘The main thing for us is to avoid economic contingencies, they understand this and prioritize conciliation with workers. MGGL's team is always updated on reforms to the labour law and criteria of the judges, so we can apply preventive measures within the company.’
‘They have legal ethics and are purposeful. They look for solutions to everyday problems. They have a complete team of lawyers who have the capacity to respond to emergencies, their response is immediate and accurate. I work daily with partner Santiago Marván and Karen Navarro, as well as with lawyers Oscar Sanchez Cerón and Tania Morales.'
Key clients
- Wal-Mart de Mexico
- HSBC
- Essity
- Johnson & Johnson
- Mead Johnson (Reckitt Benckiser)
- Levi Strauss Mexico
- Frialsa Frigorificos
- Signify (Phillips)
Work highlights
- Acting for Atento Servicios in a rapid response labour mechanism in accordance with the provisions of the USMCA.
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Practice head
Héctor González Graf; Santiago Marván Urquiza; Nelson Guerrero Robles