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Pérez-Llorca

Dispute Resolution: Civil & Commercial Litigation: Highly Regarded

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico

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Pérez-Llorca’s Civil & Commercial Litigation team, formerly González Calvillo, is distinguished by its pragmatic approach and experience resolving complex disputes for companies and individuals. The team combines legal strategy, technological innovation and a detailed understanding of its clients’ markets and businesses.

The practice handles a broad range of civil and commercial proceedings, including class actions, contractual and public procurement disputes, corporate, shareholder and M&A disputes, banking and financial litigation, insolvency proceedings, technology and cybersecurity disputes, and the recognition and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards.

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Dispute Resolution: Civil & Commercial Litigation: Highly Regarded - Mexico

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

International law firm Pérez-Llorca fields a strong dispute resolution practice in Mexico. The department advises clients on a broad range of commercial litigation matters, with particular experience in disputes involving challenges to and enforcement of arbitral awards, shareholder disputes and breach of contract claims. The legal team is also well-regarded for its expertise in commercial arbitration, and regularly acts on proceedings conducted under the rules of institutions such as the CAM, ICC, ICDR and AAA. Pérez-Llorca also possesses capabilities in ESG-related disputes. The practice group represents clients across a range of sectors, including energy and natural resources, aviation, automotive and telecommunications.

Notable practitioners

Antonio González is the key client contact for arbitration matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pérez-Llorca acted as counsel to Shell Oil Company in a commercial debt recovery dispute arising from supply agreements with a distributor.

Strengths

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  • Pérez-Llorca is highly diligent in its handling of matters, always on the ball and proactive in proposing alternative solutions. The team has deep expertise in civil and commercial litigation and provides excellent client support.

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  • Pérez-Llorca are true experts in complex commercial disputes. The team has a strong ability to align local Mexican strategy with the broader corporate implications of a matter.

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  • Pérez-Llorca come up with solutions where no one else can. The team are phenomenal tacticians who ensure clients feel supported throughout every stage of a matter.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Antonio González
    Antonio González

    Antonio González

    Partner and department co-head Antonio González enters the rankings this year following positive feedback from interviewees for his work in the civil and commercial litigation arena in Mexico.

    • Antonio González is a fantastic tactician with a solid legal foundation in complex litigation. He quickly gets to grips with the client's context and translates it into clear, well-structured and results-oriented legal strategies.

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  • María Elena Huerta Ávila
    María Elena Huerta Ávila

    María Elena Huerta Ávila

    María Elena Huerta Ávila enjoys market commendation for her civil and commercial litigation practice in Mexico. She has considerable activity in disputes arising from the financial and mining sectors.

    • María Elena Huerta Ávila demonstrates technical rigour and great strategic thinking, even when faced with complex matters and challenging deadlines. She provides clear, well thought-out answers geared towards decision-making.

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  • Daniela Montaño
    Daniela Montaño

    Daniela Montaño

    Associate-to-watch Daniela Montaño continues to receive recognition from clients for her activity in civil and commercial litigation in Mexico. She is often seen advising clients from the pharmaceutical, retail and banking sectors.

    • Daniela Montaño is a natural-born leader. She is industrious, assertive and level-headed, and her advice supports our decision-making process.

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