Clients of Bufete Asali appreciate its 'technical quality and analytical depth' in litigation matters, the team forging a strong reputation across a breadth of dispute types and industries. The practice has longstanding renown in acting for private clients and family estates, but more recent has developed a robust offering in the telecoms, construction, energy, finance and tech sectors. The department is overseen by founding partners Jorge Asali and Luis Asali. Jorge is particularly well regarded for bankruptcy and insolvency-related litigation, and Luis is well versed in representing the firm’s stellar client list at all court levels in Mexico. Senior associate Juan Pablo Rodriguez is involved across the full scope of the firm’s wider dispute resolution practice and focuses on the real estate, food and beverage, security tech and waste management industries. Both he and fellow senior associate Santiago Escobar receive client recommendation and provide robust support to the founding partners. The practice was also boosted by the hire of senior associate Rodrigo Macín from Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC in May 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I consider that they stand out since the level of mid-level or senior lawyers is a very prepared team with a high degree of legal and technical knowledge to deal with complex matters. Due to the above, customer service is excellent. Unlike other firms where it seems that the client has to chase them to move the matter forward, they really become "owners" of the matter.’

  • ‘Very attentive, they know the matter and its status in detail. They inform us in a timely manner of any new developments and also have a high degree of technical and legal knowledge. We recommend Juan Pablo Rodríguez and Santiago Escobar.’

  • ‘The Bufete Asali team understands and implements efficient legal strategies, in accordance with the current legal framework in Mexico, accurately understanding the legal business entrusted.’

  • ‘We always have the attention and monitoring of matters sponsored by the firm through its partner Jorge Asali, Santiago Escobar and Juan Pablo Rodríguez.’

  • ‘Without a doubt, with the technical capacity that makes the difference in this field.’

  • ‘Excellent human quality and compliance with customer needs.’

  • ‘The service of Luis Asali and Juan Pablo Rodríguez are excellent, both for their technical quality as lawyers, and for their personal qualities.’

  • ‘It is one of the best litigation firms in Mexico. Its technical quality and analytical depth are its greatest strengths. In addition, they are very attentive and have the ability to respond quickly and constantly.’

Key clients

  • Abilia
  • Walmart
  • Constuctora Garza Ponce
  • BBVA
  • Fidelity National Title
  • Grupo Gicsa
  • Power China
  • CMPC Tissue
  • Nordex
  • Banco Santander

Work highlights

  • Represented Grupo Gicsa in a dispute concerning the validity of the board meeting by which the company became public and a participant in the Mexican Stock Exchange market.
  • Representing a reinsurer headquartered in New Zealand, operating in Mexico since 2011, in a dispute brought by a Mexican insurance company.
  • Acting for Grupo Logistics in a contractual dispute against technology company Oracle.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luis Asali, Jorge Asali