Lauded for its ‘innovative and practicable solutions’ and ’high ethical standards’, the ‘extraordinary’ team at litigation boutique Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. is equipped to represent creditors and debtors alike in commercial bankruptcy proceedings. Recent months have seen the group active on high-profile contentious mandates, including representing a group of bondholders seeking repayment of the debt owed by Crédito Real following its bankruptcy proceeding. Key contacts include Juan José Iturbe, who has experience representing debtors working in the construction, aeronautics, steel, and finance segments; fellow name partner Carlos Malpica; and civil and commercial litigator Fernando de Ovando. Administrative litigator Ismael Reyes Retana arrived from White & Case LLP in January 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team is excellent. They have all the knowledge and expertise. Unlike other firms, their attention is personalised and very efficient.'
  • 'The team has a pragmatic and entrepreneurial approach, they do not seek litigation by default.'
  • 'They are extraordinary as a team. Always with innovative and practicable solutions. High ethical standards.'
  • 'In my opinion, Carlos Malpica, Juan José Iturbe, and Ismael Reyes Retana have very solid careers. Something to highlight is the 360-degree vision of a litigator who is also familiar with the back end of the business - this makes all the difference.'
  • 'What makes the team unique is the subject expertise and attention to detail; having started as corporate and transactional lawyers gives them an advantage over other litigators.'
  • 'Carlos Malpica is a beacon of strategic insight and legal acumen. His approach to bankruptcy cases is not just about navigating legal complexities but understanding the deeper business implications for clients. What makes Carlos truly unique is his ability to blend meticulous legal analysis with a profound empathy for clients. This empathetic approach, combined with his strategic foresight, makes him an invaluable asset. Juan José Iturbe is a master of litigation within the bankruptcy context, exhibiting an unmatched prowess in the courtroom.'
  • 'Significant prior experience in substantive aspects of banking and corporate law, which gives them a competitive advantage in insolvency matters, where not only procedural but also substantive aspects of various matters are involved.'
  • 'The Malpica team has an excellent working attitude and digests complex issues quickly. They work in a very efficient and orderly manner and come up with creative and innovative strategies.'

Key clients

  • Inter-American Development Bank
  • Citibank
  • Cargill
  • US Bank Trust Company
  • T.S. EPC de México (Trina Solar)
  • Planigrupo Latam
  • Eólica Tres Mesas y Eólica Tres Mesas 2 (Grupo Bursátil Mexicano and Goldman Sachs)
  • Ideas Domésticas
  • Distribuidora Gráfica Novaro

Work highlights

  • Represented Citibanamex, acting as agent, in the bankruptcy of Altán Redes.
  • Represented Citibanamex as trustee following the Chapter 15 process of Integradora de Servicios de Perforación Oro Negro.
  • Represented Cargill following the bankruptcy proceedings of the subsidiaries of Altos Hornos de México.