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Compliance

Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC

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Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC continues to provide tier-leading counsel in the compliance space, with particular skill in anti-corruption matters. In addition, the practice’s expertise encompasses national and cross-border investigations, preventive advice, and criminal and civil litigation. A number of its attorneys are dual-qualified to practice law in both Mexico and New York, affording the bench a strong advantage in cross-border cases involving the United States. Team leader Diego Sierra is a standout leader in anticorruption matters; as well as remaining active on the firm’s most high-profile recent cases (such as TelevisaUnivision), he chairs the Anti-Corruption Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce Mexico. Partners Raymundo Soberanis and Pablo Fautsch undertake internal investigations, arbitration and litigation; while Enrique Riquelme - who was promoted to of counsel in January 2023 - is experienced in white-collar investigations and alternative dispute resolution methods. Since publication, the firm has further strengthened the practice with the hire of Ricardo Cacho - a former director general of procedural control at the Ministry of Finance (SHCP) - as counsel, effective March 2024.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They were among the first to establish a compliance practice in Mexico and are among the best at it. Several U.S. companies use this firm to assist with internal investigations related to Mexico, as well as other aspects of Mexican law. Diego Sierra's leadership and unmatched integrity sets him apart from the rest of the lawyers in Mexico. His ability to understand complex problems and solve them in the simplest of ways is remarkable.’
  • ‘Responsive, dedicated, knowledgeable.’
  • ‘Very responsive; very professional.  This firm works well with lawyers from the United States and does a good job of explaining the Mexican legal system.’
  • ‘Diego Sierra is very responsive; Raymundo Soberanis is a very good lawyer.’
  • ‘They have a very high commitment to developing the practice and have been very consistent in their efforts.’
  • ‘Diego Sierra is an outstanding lawyer. Very respected among our colleagues and highly regarded by clients.’
  • ‘The team is accustomed to working with foreign clients and companies, particularly those based in the United States. Excellent level of service.’
  • ‘Excellent knowledge of anti-corruption issues; benchmark on competition and arbitration issues.’

Key clients

  • Woodside Energy (previously known as BHP Billiton)
  • Grupo Modelo
  • Covestro
  • Televisa Univision

Work highlights

  • Providing ongoing day-to-day guidance to Woodside Energy on its Mexican operations to ensure compliance with anticorruption regulations.
  • Advised Cervecería Modelo on AML matters.
  • Assisted Covestro with the optimisation of its crime prevention programme by detecting and identifying potential risks.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Diego Sierra

Diego Sierra

Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC

Partner Diego Sierra is engaged in the following practice areas: Anti-Corruption & Compliance,Civil & Commercial Litigation, Commercial Arbitration, Constitutional Amparo & Administrative Proceedings, Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas, Public-Works Arbitration.

Next Generation Partners

Pablo Fautsch

Pablo Fautsch

Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC

Pablo is a partner of Von Wobeser y Sierra and has more than fifteen years of experience in Litigation, Arbitration, Anti-corruption & Compliance, and Bankruptcy & Restructuring. He is part of the Automotive & Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences industry groups.  

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Diego Sierra

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