About

Provided by Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.

Our Arbitration and Dispute Resolution team is well-known for having leading expertise in both commercial and investor-State arbitrations and our members are often recognized by our clients and peers in the domestic and international markets, including legal advice related to changes in the regulatory framework in Mexico and worldwide as well as on the impact this may have on their business. The team works closely with the other practices of the Firm to provide the best legal services available in the Mexican market.


The services that we offer are:


  • Complex domestic administrative litigation and negotiation with governmental entities.
  • Domestic and international mediation, conciliation and negotiation.
  • Domestic and international commercial arbitration under multiple arbitration rules.
  • Investment arbitration and investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS).
  • Advice in connection with investment protection and government and State disputes, including expert advice with respect to Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and investment protection chapters within the multiple Free Trade Agreements signed and ratified by Mexico.
  • Advice in the analysis of risks and dispute prevention in several transactions and projects, including review and drafting of arbitration clauses and other relevant provisions such as indemnity and damages clauses.
  • Crisis management advice resulting from the new state of affairs in Mexico and the world.


Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Mexico

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez houses a revered practice group occupying a leading position in the dispute resolution arena in Mexico. The civil and commercial litigation department excels in dealing with high-stakes civil and commercial disputes, boasting particular expertise in advising key players from the financial services industry on high-level claims. The solid team is also frequently retained by Mexican and international clients to act on arbitration matters, including ICDR, ICC and ICSID proceedings. The department is particularly active assisting with investor-state cases, international trade and commercial disputes, and its clientele hails from a wide range of industries, including energy, banking, financial services, insurance and infrastructure sectors.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elsa Ortega
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Elsa Ortega
1
Band 1

Well-regarded partner Elsa Ortega is known for her expertise in the arbitration domain. She is active as both party counsel and arbitrator in arbitration cases in Mexico.

Elsa Ortega is an extraordinary arbitrator in Mexico.

Elsa Ortega is one of the most competent lawyers we have worked with in Mexico. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy, so it is a pleasure to have her as a counsel.

2
Javier Curiel Obscura
2
Band 2

Strong partner Javier Curiel Obscura elicits praise from market commentators for his capabilities handling commercial litigation cases in Mexico. He is particularly active in the retail, banking and finance, and insurance spaces.

Javier Curiel Obscura has extensive experience in litigation. He provides our company with excellent strategies, and his responsiveness and availability are excellent.

Sofía Gómez Ruano
3
Sofía Gómez Ruano
3
Band 3

Dispute resolution partner Sofía Gómez Ruano joins the rankings after attracting peer and client attention for her work in arbitration mandates in Mexico. She is particularly active advising infrastructure and energy clients.

Sofía Gómez Ruano is a well-rounded lawyer who is very reasonable in negotiations.

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Diego Gutiérrez Martínez-Parente
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Diego Gutiérrez Martínez-Parente continues to obtain market support for his prowess in civil and commercial litigation matters in Mexico, particularly within the banking space.

Diego Gutiérrez Martínez-Parente has proved to be capable, sagacious, very prudent and effective in his advice. He carefully studies the assigned cases and is always available.

Luis Manuel Jardón Piña
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Luis Manuel Jardón Piña
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming practitioner Luis Manuel Jardón Piña enjoys market commendation for his arbitration practice in Mexico.

It is a joy to work with Luis Manuel Jardón Piña. He understands complex commercial issues and is great at giving holistic, industry-aware advice.

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Mauricio Mendoza Cuenca
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Mauricio Mendoza Cuenca garners market commendation for his civil and commercial litigation practice in the Mexican financial sector.

Mauricio Mendoza Cuenca is an extraordinary lawyer with an excellent ability to understand our issues. He has great argumentative skills, as well as impeccable writing capabilities.

Ranked Lawyers at
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.

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Mexico

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Elsa Ortega
2
Elsa Ortega
2
Band 2
Sofía Gómez Ruano
3
Sofía Gómez Ruano
3
Band 3
Luis Manuel Jardón Piña
U
Luis Manuel Jardón Piña
U
Up and Coming
Dispute Resolution: Civil & Commercial Litigation

2
Javier Curiel Obscura
2
Band 2
U
Diego Gutiérrez Martínez-Parente
U
Up and Coming
U
Mauricio Mendoza Cuenca
U
Up and Coming
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

Elsa Ortega
1
Elsa Ortega
1
Band 1