Latin America - Mexico

Valdés Abascal Abogados, S.C.

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‘Experts in economic competition’, boutique firm Valdés Abascal Abogados, S.C. is specialised in the sector and reliable counsel across the gamut of matters, from merger-control filings, to investigations and competition law litigation proceedings. The firm has over 25 years' market experience and has accrued deep experience counselling companies in leading and dominant positions in their respective industries. Rafael Valdés is one of the best regarded lawyers in the competition and antitrust scenario in Mexico; he co-leads the group with Fabiola Quezada, who draws on 18 years' experience in-house at a major pharmaceutical company to assist with competition and antitrust, corporate law, data privacy, and compliance and anticorruption matters; and Enrique de la Peña, a January 2023 partner appointment and key merger control advisor at the firm. Former senior associate Agustín Aguilar departed in November 2022 but the firm hired associate Artemio Espinosa to the team in December 2022.

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  • ‘Very well rounded team with full understanding of the competition and antitrust laws and their porcedures. Also, the team developed a deep knowledge about the details of my case. As a result, the team was able to fine thread a powerful argument through the accusation's cracks.’

  • ‘Personal involvement of the main partner, Rafael Valdes. He has always been available for phone calls, with clear explanations about the situation. His arguments are assertive and profound.’

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Key clients

  • Elektrisola
  • Afore XXI Banorte

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Work highlights

  • Advised both Elektrisola and Rea Magnet Wire, on the acquisition of Rea Magnet Wire by Elektrisola.
  • Acted for both Grupo Transportes Monterrey and Transportes Larmex on the merger control procedure before the Mexican competition authority, for the merger of these two entities forming, Trayecto.

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