Martínez, Algaba, de Haro y Curiel's bankruptcy and restructuring offering is centred on representing creditors, including major banks and financial institutions, in high-profile bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings. Five partners share leadership: Jorge de Haro specialises in bankruptcy, financial and banking regulation-related disputes; while Javier Curiel Obscura and Diego Gutiérrez Martínez-Parente handle insolvency, litigation, and arbitration. Alejandro Legaspi Lanz routinely advises credit and banking institutions on bankruptcy proceedings; and Mauricio Mendoza's practice is centred on controversies related to securities, litigation and bankruptcy mandates. Key associate-level contacts include litigator Sabrina Loyo, who has significant antitrust and telecoms expertise; and Vicente Cuairán, who focuses on civil and commercial litigation and restructuring mandates. Since publication, the firm has announced that it is merging with Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C., with completion due in the first quarter of 2025.
Testimonials
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‘It has a great team of lawyers with different sets of skills and experiences. They pay great attention to matters.’
‘Care for the client, attention to issues and providing a variety of solutions.'
‘Excellent service from experienced partners. The customer service is very good. Without a doubt one of the top firms in the sector. Javier Curiel and Diego Gutiérrez are references in the sector.'
‘The team of Martínez, Algaba, Haro and Curiel is a reference in Mexican practice in litigation and bankruptcy matters. The firm's lawyers not only understand judicial processes, but also have extensive knowledge of financial structures.'
‘The lawyers of Martínez, Alagaba, Haro and Curiel stand out for their experience, knowledge and expertise in litigation and bankruptcy matters; among them, Javier Curiel, Diego Gutiérrez Martínez, Mauricio Mendoza, Vicente Cuairán and Sergio Grande.'
‘Proposing viable strategies that can bring real benefits to the client. Detailed reports of the real situation in legal terms - Diego Gutiérrez, Vicente Cuairán and Sabrina Loyo stand out.'
‘This firm has the perfect mix of mature and young experienced lawyers. It is evident that internal collaboration exists to provide its clients with the best result.'
‘An extraordinary level of service and great quality in their responses, which contain, of course, a deep legal analysis, but also a business vision.'
Key clients
- Afore Sura
- Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior, Institución de Banca de Desarrollo
- Banco Nacional de México, Integrante del Grupo Financiero Banamex
- Banco Sabadell, Institución de Banca Múltiple and affiliate companies
- Banco Santander México, Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander México
- BBVA México, Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero BBVA México
- Citibanamex Afore
- Citibank
- HSBC México, Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero HSBC
- Scotiabank Inverlat, Institución de Banca Múltiple
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jorge de Haro, Javier Curiel, Diego Gutiérrez, Alejandro Legaspi, Mauricio Mendoza