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Valdés Abascal Abogados SC

Competition/Antitrust

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico

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Valdés Abascal Abogados SC

Rankings

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Competition/Antitrust - Mexico

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Valdés Abascal Abogados is an acclaimed boutique law firm that is particularly noted for its prowess in the competition sphere in Mexico. The legal team enjoys a wealth of experience in anti-competitive investigations, including those concerning abuses of dominant position and absolute monopolistic practices. Valdés Abascal Abogados also benefits from an established track record handling merger filings and litigation matters. The law firm's client roster features notable players from the banking and finance, food and beverages, and pharmaceutical sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Valdés Abascal Abogados advised Samvardhana Motherson on the merger control procedure before COFECE related to the acquisition of Faurecia's automotive cockpits business.

Strengths

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  • Valdés Abascal Abogados stands out for its deep expertise and strategic approach. The team has knowledge of Mexican antitrust laws and an ability to navigate procedures precisely and efficiently.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rafael Valdés Abascal
    Rafael Valdés Abascal

    Rafael Valdés Abascal

    Distinguished practitioner Rafael Valdés Abascal leads the competition department of Valdés Abascal Abogados, and garners appreciation for his involvement in transactional and contentious competition mandates.

    • Rafael Valdés Abascal possesses strong expertise and consistently delivers clear, well-reasoned advice. He is highly responsive and always available to address our concerns quickly and effectively.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

    • Rafael Valdés Abascal's legal experience and knowledge, together with his commercial and economic insight, make him an extremely valuable ally for any company in Mexico that handles complex matters.

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  • Enrique de la Peña Fajardo
    Enrique de la Peña Fajardo

    Enrique de la Peña Fajardo

    Up-and-coming practitioner Enrique de la Peña Fajardo continues to gain recognition from market commentators for his involvement in merger notification procedures in Mexico.

    • Enrique de la Peña Fajardo is a proactive and business-oriented lawyer with solid technical legal knowledge.

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