SENKO LEGAL, S.C.

Managing Partner: Miguel Ishii Yokoyama

Number of partners: 3

Number of other fee-earners: 4

SENKO LEGAL was born from the merger of three legal teams, each with a long and successful track record in their respective practice areas. These teams have advised national and international clients on major transactions, drawing on the expertise of prestigious Mexican and international law firms, and have provided creative solutions to complex problems. “SENKO” is a Japanese word meaning “flash of light,” symbolizing how the firm views its role as legal advisor offering clear and timely counsel within a complex legal environment. The vision of SENKO LEGAL is to become strategic partner to its clients, providing them with the legal insight they need to make informed decisions. At SENKO LEGAL, it is believed that the best lawyer is not merely the one who identifies the most risks, but the one who proposes the most effective alternatives to advance clients’ projects.

• Corporate/M&A

The strength of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice lies in the combination of the skills and knowledge of every team member. SENKO LEGAL, brings together over 35 years of experience advising domestic and international clients on high-profile transactions, with the energy and innovation of a new generation of lawyers ensuring we deliver the highest level of service to our clients. The team at SENKO LEGAL has extensive experience in corporate law and has developed systems over the years to keep its clients’ corporate matters in optimal condition.

• Real Estate

SENKO LEGAL has extensive experience advising clients on real estate matters. Its services include comprehensive legal due diligence of properties, including title searches, legal opinions on property titles, compliance with environmental regulations, and land use assessments.

• Dispute Resolution

SENKO LEGAL’s priority is to offer precise, innovative, and effective legal solutions. The firm combines experience, resources, and creativity to resolve complex legal disputes, always with a strategic, results-oriented approach. In this practice, the team conduct in-depth analyses of each client’s needs to propose functional and effective, tailor-made solutions. Every strategy is designed to support and strengthen its clients' growth, delivering tangible results. SENKO LEGAL develops legal strategies and solutions for complex litigation, clearly and soundly backed by subject-matter expert attorneys. The team has the training and experience needed to represent any type of dispute with strength and commitment, regardless of the industry.

As an effective alternative to traditional litigation, the firm offers representation in arbitration proceedings before institutions such as the ICC, CAM, and CANACO. The team provides comprehensive legal counsel for the drafting and negotiation of arbitration agreements, as well as the implementation of the dispute resolution mechanisms required by a given contract or project.

The attorneys of the team have participated in both domestic and international commercial arbitrations, serving as arbitrators and legal counsel.

• Energy & Natural Resources

SENKO LEGAL offers comprehensive legal solutions for all stages of the mining cycle. From obtaining concessions to managing community relations, the firm combines technical and legal expertise. SENKO LEGAL has a dedicated Mining Law practice focused on delivering comprehensive legal solutions for the development, operation, and closure of mining projects in Mexico. The firm supports its clients combining technical, regulatory, and commercial insight to ensure legal viability and full regulatory compliance.

Senko Legal is located at Bosque de Los Ciruelos 186, 12th Floor, Bosques de las Lomas, Zip Code 11700, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City (CDMX).