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Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC

Competition/Antitrust

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Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC

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Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has played an active role representing its clients in sophisticated and complex merger reviews as well as in investigations and litigations before the Mexican Antitrust Commission and the Mexican Courts. Our competition and antitrust practice has successfully represented several mayor leading global clients in historic investigations for monopolistic practices and in the most relevant and representative merger reviews.


The mixture and strength in our litigation and corporate teams have given us the resources and the force to be one of the most effective law firms handling cases. Our antitrust practice has solid experience and a proven track record advising in a diverse gamut of industries. These include: alcohol, beverages, aviation, consumer goods, healthcare, pharmaceutical and technology sectors as well as with banking and other financial institutions on both the antitrust/competition aspects of corporate deals as well as in litigation matters.

Clients (10)

  • Anheuser Busch InBev/ Grupo Modelo
  • Mars Inc.
  • Volaris
  • Nissan
  • BMW
  • Cinépolis
  • JP Morgan
  • Coty Inc.
  • 3G Capital
  • Magna Automotive

Industries (12)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Mexico

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Von Wobeser y Sierra has a highly regarded practice, with a longstanding reputation in the Mexican antitrust arena. The outfit benefits from its extensive experience representing clients in investigations concerning both relative and absolute monopolistic practices. Additionally, the Mexico City-based team is adept at acting for national and international businesses in order to obtain clearance from the regulator for transactions. The department's clientele hails from the food and beverage, automotive and financial industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Von Wobeser y Sierra advised Blackstone on obtaining a merger clearance before the IFT, in the midst of the acquisition by Grain Management and BlackRock Invest of a percentage of Phoenix Tower International.

Strengths

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  • The team at Von Wobeser y Sierra are a pleasure to work with; they are responsive, user friendly, and pragmatic in their approach. I consider them to be among the global elite for antitrust work.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Von Wobeser y Sierra acts on a lot of cross-border transactions and bring significant know-how to them.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Fernando Carreño
    Band 1Fernando Carreño

    Fernando Carreño

    Outstanding partner Fernando Carreño is based in Mexico City, and co-heads Von Wobeser y Sierra's competition department. He exhibits activity on an impressive range of high-profile mandates in the antitrust arena.

    • Fernando Carreño is an extraordinary lawyer with in-depth legal and commercial knowledge. He specialises in antitrust matters and has a highly developed ability to anticipate and resolve issues.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
    • Fernando Carreño is an excellent adviser who is very client-focused, responsive and switched on. He is always available and can explain complex topics easily.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingMichel Llorens
    Up and ComingMichel Llorens

    Michel Llorens

    Up-and-coming practitioner Michel Llorens continues to garner endorsement for his expertise in the Mexican antitrust space.

    • Michel Llorens is a specialist in economic competition with developed hard and soft skills. He works hard and always has a friendly and proactive attitude.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchDeborah Luengo
    Associates to watchDeborah Luengo

    Deborah Luengo

    Associate-to-watch Deborah Luengo joins the rankings this year after garnering praise from market commentators for her competition practice in Mexico.

    • Deborah Luengo is a very diligent antitrust lawyer.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

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