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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Competition/Antitrust

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico


DLA Piper LLP (US)

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We provide strategic antitrust and competition law counsel in regulatory compliance, investigations, mergers and acquisitions, consumer protection, civil litigation and class actions, and cartel enforcement. Combined with our renowned legal acuity, we believe in innovation and developed Aiscension, our award winning AI tool and risk management service that allows you to identify the risks of anti-competitive activity.

Our global footprint and local presence results in a holistic approach to problem solving. We advise on the antitrust and competition considerations inherent in corporate development, forming business alliances, expanding into new markets, analyzing the viability of commercial strategies, and ensuring that new production, marketing and distribution complies with country-specific antitrust and competition legal mandates.

We work with you to analyze and respond to government market intervention and fluctuating instability events. We advise on the increased scrutiny of M&A activity you face, as well as the integration of critical sustainability and ESG objectives into all levels of your operations.

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Competition/Antitrust - Mexico

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper Mexico houses a well-equipped competition legal team that is active in the Mexican antitrust sphere. The department boasts expertise in both contentious and non-contentious competition mandates, and often advises clients on concentration procedures, investigations and sector-related administrative litigation. The team is normally found assisting clients from the beauty, telecommunications and retail industries.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper Mexico advised Coeur Mining on obtaining antitrust approval for the acquisition of SilverCrest Metals, valued at approximately USD1.7 billion.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper Mexico provides extraordinary, personalised client service with exceptional response times. The firm handles sophisticated matters efficiently, and its knowledge and results are outstanding.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Antonio Cárdenas
    Band 4Antonio Cárdenas

    Antonio Cárdenas

    Dynamic partner Antonio Cárdenas continues to offer significant experience in advising clients on antitrust litigation cases in Mexico.

    • Antonio Cárdenas combines cordiality with the legal skill to understand matters quickly and respond effectively. He reacts very swiftly to issues.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Jorge Benejam
    Band 4Jorge Benejam

    Jorge Benejam

    Jorge Benejam has ample experience advising on obtaining the approval from the authorities for corporate acquisitions.

    • Jorge Benejam gives very practical and good competition law advice.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchRegina Esparza
    Associates to watchRegina Esparza

    Regina Esparza

    Associate-to-watch Regina Esparza garners endorsement for her abilities in regulatory competition matters in Mexico.

    • Regina Esparza is an excellent lawyer who has led the obtaining of highly complex merger authorisations.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

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