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.

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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

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jorge de Haro, Javier Curiel, Diego Gutiérrez, Alejandro Legaspi, Mauricio Mendoza