Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico
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The local team is particularly recognized for its expertise in litigation across the insurance, energy, oil & gas, maritime, and public law sectors. Having worked together for more than a decade, the lawyers combine deep industry knowledge with extensive litigation experience, consistently delivering successful outcomes in complex and high-value disputes for both domestic and international clients.
Garza Tello – Clyde & Co. has advised clients on maritime matters for more than 30 years and is widely recognized as one of the pioneering firms in Mexico’s maritime sector. The firm has long been the trusted adviser to leading international shipping and offshore companies, including Tidewater, Chouest, Hornbeck Offshore, DOF, and Carnival.
Beyond disputes, the firm provides comprehensive regulatory and public law advice to the maritime industry, an area widely regarded as a niche practice in the Mexican legal market. The team advises shipowners, offshore operators, port authorities, terminal operators, and other industry participants on permits, concessions, regulatory compliance, government interactions, and strategic administrative matters. It also has more than 20 years of experience advising Carnival Cruises on matters relating to its terminal operations in Mexico, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s leading advisers in maritime and port law.
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Garza Tello-Clyde & Co houses a solid public law department in Mexico City. The legal team is highly active advising clients from the transportation, shipping and oil and gas sectors on maritime law issues in Mexico, including the registering of vessels and the obtaining of permits and authorisations for operations.
Enrique Garza Ruiz Esparza is the key client contact.
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Garza Tello-Clyde & Co advised Adani Harbour International on vessel registration, operational compliance, permits, certificates and contractual arrangements relating to maritime operations in Mexico.
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The Garza Tello-Clyde & Co team demonstrates a strong readiness to assist in resolving sophisticated issues, adopting a practical approach to public law matters. The firm is particularly responsive to urgent requests, even when dealing with highly complex matters.
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