Baker McKenzie, General Business Law: Monterrey | Chambers Latin America Profile

About

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The Baker McKenzie Monterrey office is a leading provider of legal services, with more than 30 years of experience in national and international legal practice. We have been recognized by clients for our extensive focus on their business and have become a strategic part in the development of business opportunities for Mexico and Latin America. The Monterrey office is involved in complex and important transactions across a variety of industries including energy, manufacturing operations, banking and finance, mining, food & beverage, automotive and life sciences. Our office network offers local and foreign multinational companies with unequalled expertise and experience, locally and across the borders.

Key types of work include Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution/International and Domestic Arbitration, Labor, International Trade/WTO, Real Estate and Tax.

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General Business Law: Monterrey - Mexico

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie houses a distinguished full-service offering in Monterrey, which includes its renowned labour and employment and dispute resolution practices. The department is revered by top-tier clients hailing from several industries including oil and gas, retail and automotive. The law firm boasts particular prowess in the employment field, frequently advising on collective bargaining matters and mass employee terminations. It also garners strong praise for its work in the contentious arena, representing clients in commercial litigation and arbitration cases.

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Work Highlights

Baker McKenzie's Monterrey-based lawyers advised Dollar General on its entry strategy to Mexico, including providing real estate, regulatory, labour and general commercial advice for its nationwide expansion.

Strengths

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They are extremely responsive and the quality of their work is very good. They have legal experts in the areas where we need help and are able to provide viable options to solve complex problems.

General Business Law: Monterrey respondent
Latin America

Baker McKenzie is able to understand the company's reality and adapt to different contexts. The legal team offers a first-class service and prompt responses.

General Business Law: Monterrey respondent
Latin America

They are extremely responsive and the quality of their work is very good. They have legal experts in the areas where we need help and are able to provide viable options to solve complex problems.

General Business Law: Monterrey respondent
Latin America

Baker McKenzie is able to understand the company's reality and adapt to different contexts. The legal team offers a first-class service and prompt responses.

General Business Law: Monterrey respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Alfonso Cortez-Fernández

Band 1

Front-running practitioner Alfonso Cortez-Fernández is based in the firm's Monterrey office. He remains a well-recognised dispute resolution lawyer on matters arising in Monterrey, particularly in commercial litigation and arbitration.

I thank Alfonso Cortez-Fernández for all the support he provides in the various matters where he assists us with.

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Jorge Salazar Cebrián

Band 2

Solid partner Jorge Salazar Cebrián receives effusive praise this year for his tax practice in Monterrey. He boasts notable activity in tax controversies, including audits and litigation against the tax authorities.

Jorge Salazar Cebrián is an excellent lawyer who is very helpful and always available to handle matters.

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Alfonso García-Lozano

Band 3

Alfonso García-Lozano is well regarded by market onlookers for his expertise in advising clients in Monterrey's labour and employment arena, including on collective bargaining matters.

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Gabriela Saucedo-Garza

Band 3

Solid partner Gabriela Saucedo-Garza continues to receive appreciation by market commentators for her work on real estate matters in Monterrey.

Gabriela Saucedo-Garza has the experience and technical knowledge necessary to resolve complex regulatory matters.

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Juan Bernardo Garcia-Garza

Band 3

Juan Bernardo Garcia-Garza is the managing partner of the firm's Monterrey office. He recognised for his real estate practice in Nuevo León, as well as nationally.

Juan Bernardo Garcia-Garza is an excellent lawyer, who is always calm and ready to explain legal matters. It is good to have him on our side.

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Ricardo Castro-Garza

Band 3

Well-regarded partner Ricardo Castro-Garza leads Baker McKenzie's labour and employment practice from the firm's Monterrey office. He is active across collective bargaining mandates and strategic employment planning matters.

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