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Oscar De la Vega Gómez

Oscar De la Vega Gómez

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De la Vega & Martínez Rojas, S.C.

De la Vega & Martínez Rojas, S.C.

Mexico

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Labour and employment

De la Vega & Martínez Rojas, S.C. is a top-tier law boutique specialising in labour and employment consulting and litigation matters, with notable experience in union negotiations. The firm is highly active in the automotive sector, with key clients including Audi and Volkswagen, supporting the industry with collective bargaining agreements and the management of strike procedures. The group also assists clients in navigating investigations by US and Mexican authorities regarding alleged labour rights violations and in implementing appropriate remediation measures. On the consultancy side, it provides expertise in labour strategy and ensures compliance during corporate reorganisations. Oscar de la Vega Gómez has more than three decades of experience in labour litigation and leads the team alongside fellow founding partner Ricardo Martínez Rojas, a reputable authority in employment law, who handles matters related to contracting, collective conflicts and employee compensation. Enrique García Conde in Monterrey completes the trio of team leaders, focusing on advisory and contentious labour matters. Junior talent in the team includes Héctor Mauricio De La Cruz Castañeda, who brings expertise in collective bargaining negotiations and amparo proceedings. José María Galindo is also an up-and-coming partner with similar experience in labour negotiations and is particularly active in the rubber and mining industries. Oscar de la Vega Castillo and Regina de la Vega Castillo complete the associate-level group.
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Work Department
Labor & Employment
Position

Founding Partner

Career

Oscar is the Founding Partner of De La Vega & Martinez Rojas, S.C., a leading Law Firm specialized in labor matters and the only representative in Mexico of the international alliance L&E Global. He is an expert in Labor Law with over 30 years of experience and leadership in this sector. He has focused his practice on litigation and consultancy in labor matters, providing legal services to important multinational companies. Additionally, he has developed and implemented successful strategies in collective matters.

Languages
Spanish, English
Memberships
  • Active member of the Human Capital Committee of the Mexican Institute of Financial Executives (IMEF).
  • He is currently co-president of the link with multinational companies of the Global Employment Institute of the International Bar Association (IBA).
  • Member of the COPARMEX [Employers Confederation of the Mexican Republic] labor commission.
  • Member of the board of L&E Global.
  • Professor of Labor Law at the Universidad Iberoamericana.
Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the Universidad Iberoamericana
  • Labor Law at the Universidad Panamericana L.L.M.
  • Specialization studies in labor, amparo proceedings and Economic and Corporate Law matters from the Universidad Panamericana.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team offers highly personalised attention, focuses on practical solutions and is very good at resolving complex conflicts.'

    ‘Outstanding customer service. They understand the problem very well and focus on practical solutions. Enrique García Conde and Guillermo Moad Valenzuela are key practitioners.'

    ‘Experience and up-to-date knowledge of labour issues are a point of reference when a change in the law is about to occur, and they are of great help in understanding the implications of the changes so they can be implemented. In the case of field research, they have trained personnel to carry out data collection, analysis, and conclusions that allow for decision-making with a high rate of success.'

    ‘Oscar de la Vega Castillo has extensive knowledge of the labour market, and a team of highly trained lawyers supporting him.'

    'Highly trained team. Technically strong. Excellent service and rapport. Good network and reputation.' 'They are approachable, proactive, and, when necessary, take swift action. Good network and problem-solving skills.'

Key clients

  • Saint Gobain Sekurit Audi México Volkswagen México Aerovías De México (Aeroméxico) Continental Tire De Mexico Bussmann Grupo Aeroportuario del Pácifico Draxton México Panasonic Automotive Systems Mexico Tridonex Hotel Marquis Reforma Nacional Monte de Piedad

Work highlights

Reached an agreement to allow Saint Gobain Sekurit to continue to have operational freedom and have stability mid and long term, managing the relationship with its new independent union.
Advised Audi Mexico through a labour dispute, managing both the judicial proceedings and high-stakes negotiations before and during a 24-day strike that directly impacted nearly 6,000 employees, ultimately securing a government-involved resolution approved by the majority of the workforce after over three months of talks.
Advised Volkswagen México (Silao) on the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.