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Carvajal y Machado, S.C.

Public Law

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Carvajal y Machado, S.C.

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The Department

CARMAC’s public law team comprises experts who provide counsel and head the legal defence to their clients on matters related to the judicial and administrative spheres involving environmental, energy, water, pollution, regulation law, economic competition, port rights, and punitive administrative law cases.

Work Highlights

Litigation on behalf of several NGOs against the reforms to the Electric Industry Law, which have resulted in exceptional results regarding amparo case law, such as a general Declaration of Unconstitutionality and the acknowledgement of the legal standing of civic associations to challenge legal reforms.

Litigation on behalf of several mining companies against a legal reform that severely limits their activities. CARMAC obtained both the first definitive injunction and the first favourable ruling against this legal reform in the country.

Legal advice to online platforms on the underdeveloped regulatory framework in Mexico.

Development of litigious strategies for Oil&Gas companies in matters belonging to the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.

Clients (9)

  • AirBnb
  • Eni México
  • Clear Channel
  • Stupa Ranch
  • Compañía Minera Cuzcatlán
  • Argonaut Gold
  • Carrix Group
  • Invecture Group
  • Grupo SADASI

Industries (6)

  • Mining
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Tourism and Leisure
  • Oil & Gas
  • Real Estate Development
  • Outdoor Advertising

Chambers Review

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Public Law - Mexico

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Carvajal y Machado possesses a well-established public law department in Mexico. The practice group is lauded for its expertise in constitutional and administrative law matters, including both contentious and non-contentious proceedings, appeal trials and amparo lawsuits before local and federal courts. The law firm is renowned for its advice to major Mexican and international clients in the energy and natural resources, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Carvajal y Machado represented Invecture Group in a dispute arising from ownership claims over land intended for a mining project, involving administrative and constitutional proceedings against government authorities.

Strengths

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  • Carvajal y Machado's team stands out for its high level of responsiveness and availability, as well as its in-depth knowledge of the Mexican federal court system. The firm effectively navigates complex procedures and adopts sound strategies.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Juan Pedro Machado
    Juan Pedro Machado

    Juan Pedro Machado

    Experienced partner Juan Pedro Machado commands expertise in Mexico's administrative litigation arena, and is noted for his prowess in mandates related to the financial, hospitality and technology fields.

    • Juan Pablo Machado is a highly professional and competitive lawyer in the public law field.

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  • Gustavo Carvajal Isunza
    Gustavo Carvajal Isunza

    Gustavo Carvajal Isunza

    Partner Gustavo Carvajal Isunza is praised by interviewees for his experience in Mexican administrative law.

    • Gustavo Carvajal Isunza is a highly experienced and knowledgeable lawyer. He is a great leader who helps us achieve quick and favourable results.

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  • Pilar Galvan
    Pilar Galvan

    Pilar Galvan

    Active partner Pilar Galvan boasts experience in administrative litigation proceedings in Mexico.

    • Pilar Galvan is an excellent and highly knowledgeable lawyer. She always makes time for the company, explains each issue clearly and demonstrates strong commitment by following up on cases meticulously, which consistently leads to favourable results for us.

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