Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 3
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Provided by Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
We advise our clients on their day to day labor and employment matters and in all of the related employment and social security activities concerning the companies opening a local entity in Mexico. The Firm has ample experience in representing and advising large multinational groups across the spectrum of employment and labor matters, including the following:
· Hire and termination of employees.
· Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with local and national unions.
· Establishment of incentive compensation schemes, including stock option plans.
· Bonus plans and benefits.
· Creation and operation of personnel companies.
· Design and implementation of internal work regulations, employee training manuals, and health and safety regulations.
· Advice on the employment law implications of commercial transactions.
· Litigation before State and Federal Courts.
Chambers Review
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez houses a noteworthy labour team with solid experience in mass employee transfers, high-level terminations and consulting regarding incentive schemes. The labour and employment practice group boasts additional capabilities in social security matters. The law firm is often seen handling matters on behalf of financial services companies and consumer products manufacturers, as well as clients hailing from the life sciences sector. IBM counts among the department's new client roster additions.
Work Highlights
- Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez acted as legal counsel to FRÄNKISCHE on the complaint made by Canada under the USMCA Rapid-Response Labour Mechanism, which alleged violations to freedom of association rights and to free and fair collective bargaining, in a facility in Silao, Guanajuato.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez respond on time with the right level of detail and, in case of emergency, their responsiveness is on point. They handle our most complex mandates."
"The team at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez respond on time with the right level of detail and, in case of emergency, their responsiveness is on point. They handle our most complex mandates."
Notable Practitioners
Key partner and department head Francisco Javier Peniche Beguerisse remains active in large employee transfers and compensation structures, as well as in labour restructuring processes.
"Francisco Javier Peniche Beguerisse is our primary reference for employment law in Mexico. He is reliable, commercially aware, strategic and responsive."
Up-and-coming partner Julio Alvarez comes recommended for his expertise in the employment field. He boasts expertise in providing analyses of Mexican labour reform, and in employment litigation.
"Julio Alvarez is an experienced partner who is open-minded and service-oriented. He provides us with very good attention and is straightforward in his observations."
Ranked Lawyers at
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
Mexico
Members
Provided by Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
Francisco Javier Peniche Beguerisse
Head of Department