Latin America - Mexico

Jones Day

More informationMore information

The team at Jones Day displays strong ‘attention to detail, availability and subject knowledge’ on the gamut of compliance matters, namely AML and anti-corruption, fraud prevention, cybersecurity and data protection, the design of compliance programmes and internal investigations. Recent work highlights include advising Oplay Digital Services, a SOFOM, on its fintech activities in Mexico, and verifying compliance with local regulations; and assisting the identity verification software operator Veriff with KYC requirements in Mexico and Latin America. Of counsel and practice head Guillermo E Larrea leads on compliance, anticorruption and AML mandates, and has particular expertise regarding digital compliance; he is also the current vice-president of the Compliance Managers Commission of the Mexico Chapter of the ICC. Associate Juan Carlos Quinzaños supports Larrea on key cases and has particular knowledge of cybercrime matters. Since publication, Larrea has been promoted to partner – effective as of Janauray 2024.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Knowledgeable about the regulations surrounding audits; they have the ability to thrive in a digital environment and to deal with clients from other countries, in other languages and time zones.’

  • ‘Attention to detail, language skills, availability and subject knowledge.’

  • ‘The compliance team is top notch and one you can fully trust when you need timely, business savvy advice.’

Key clients

  • Daikin Industries
  • Grupo Proeza
  • Eaton Corporation
  • Oplay Digital Services
  • Veriff OÜ
  • Ennea
  • KPMG
  • Goldcorp (Newmont)

Work highlights

  • Advising Daikin on the update and revision of its compliance policies, including anticorruption measures.
  • Assisted Grupo Proeza with an anticorruption, AML, cybersecurity and personal data protection programme for its operations in 24 cities across North and South America and Asia.
  • Assisted Eaton Corporation with an investigation related to invoices.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Guillermo E Larrea