A heavyweight of the Mexican competition law market, Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. regularly acts as lead counsel to multinationals needing advice in this area, supporting clients in investigations by Cofece, as well as having a substantial share of the merger control filing market. The department’s slate of work covers the spectrum of matters, from pre-merger filings, compliance and administrative procedures, to investigations, amparo cases, jurisdictional conflicts and leniency applications. Antitrust and competition specialist Luis Gerardo García Santos Coy founded the firm’s practice in this area and continues to be a key figure, co-leading the department with Carlos Mena, who excels in investigations and other contentious matters in the competition law space. Mauricio Serralde‘s individual practice ranges across the full breadth of the sector, while younger partner Jorge Kargl is praised by clients for his creative solutions and is the name to note for any work involving competion issues in the TMT sectors and matters before the IFT. Constitutional litigation specialist Sara Gutiérrez plays a notable role in contentious antitrust matters. The firm can draw on its deep associate pool to assist across the full range of competition work.
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Testimonials
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‘It is a team that is willing to learn from the company's needs and business. They are adaptable and have a critical eye and ability to anticipate legal issues.’
‘The partners Jorge Kargl and Carlos Mena are extraordinary, technically impeccable and with a great sense of customer orientation.’
‘The Creel team is extremely knowledgeable. They are some of the most creative lawyers I have worked with. They provide excellent client service.’
‘Jorge Kargl is one of the most creative lawyers I have ever worked with. He's very smart and knowledgeable and really learns his client's business. He is a pleasure to work with.’
‘It seems to me that Creel's team in terms of economic competition is the best in Mexico. For many years they have shown solid experience in the field and a mastery of the different needs that their clients have.’
‘In my experience, the team members have shown that they know the subject and are always willing to meet the needs of clients. The team understands the subject perfectly and is very business-oriented.'
Key clients
- Veolia Environment
- Warner Brothers Discovery
- Holcim
- HP
- Suntory
- Grupo Axxo
- Deacero
- Tiendas Oxxo
- Amazon
- KKR
- Femsa
- Heineken
- Uber
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- EssilorLuxottica
- Gas Metropolitano
- Apollo Global Management
Work highlights
- Advising Flō Networks on its acquisition of 100% of American Tower’s 'Mexico Fiber' business, ATC Holding Fibra México, and its high-capacity fibre optic network.
- Advised Veolia on its acquisition of control over Suez.
- Advised Hapag-Lloyd on its indirect acquisition of the port terminals and inland logistics business of Saam, a Chilean listed multinational company.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Carlos Mena
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jorge Kargl
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
Sara Gutierrez
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Mena, Luis Gerardo García