The 'extraordinary legal solidity' of the litigation department at Guerra, Hidalgo y Mendoza (GHM) is appreciated across a variety of cases, with shareholder disputes being one of the standout specialisms at this young firm. The practice handles a considerable volume of commercial litigation but has also continued to develop its administrative litigation offering to match increased market demand. Jesús Ángel Guerra Méndez is one of the key senior names for commercial cases, as well as handling bankruptcy and insolvency matters; he co-leads the litigation group alongside Elias Mendoza, who is also experienced in litigation with a bankruptcy element. The third of the leadership group is Patricio Hidalgo, who leads on commercial, civil and administrative matters, as well as having specialist expertise in the insurance sector. At associate level, senior Adrián Villamil Tejedo is the key figure, having practiced with the firm's partners since before the firm's founfing in 2020.
Testimonials
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‘They work efficiently as a team.’
‘Jesus Guerra is a very good lawyer, with a lot of experience so he is practical and down to earth.’
‘It is an office that attends to your needs quickly and expeditiously. In short terms you get a response to your problem. Personalized attention. Good teamwork.’
‘We have experience with Elias Mendoza and with Patricio Hidalgo. They differ from other firms because of the experience of the partners and mainly because of the positive results in each management that we have requested from them.’
‘Jesús Guerra Méndez is an exceptional lawyer.'
‘It is a firm that, although young, has been working together for many years and has extraordinary legal solidity. They work very well as a team and complement each other.’
‘They are very technical lawyers and they are business driven. Jesús Guerra is becoming one of the best trial lawyers in Mexico. Elías Mendoza has a very prominent future.’
‘The GHM team stands out for its experience and specialized knowledge in litigation matters. It has highly experienced lawyers specialized in the area of commercial litigation, which allows them to offer complete and high-quality advice to their clients. They have a commitment to excellence and their commitment to quality is reflected in the good results with their clients. They always show very active leadership in internal meetings and in those classes in which they work in cooperation with other offices. In comparison to others, GHM stands out in its degree of experience and its commitment to achieving new results. They also have solid relationships with other firms in the sector and quality, which allows them to collaborate effectively and provide exceptional service in the area. of litigation.'
Key clients
- AMR Hotels and Resorts
- Oro Negro
- Prisa
- Grupo Cinemex
- Kimco Realty
- Northgate Capital
- Stellantis Mexico
- Aerovías de México
- IAMSA Real Estate
- Logística Bosques
Work highlights
- Aadvising Oro Negro on a litigation of a nullity and damages action against its bondholders for infringement of Mexican laws and public policy.
- Advising Logistica Bosques on a corporate action brought by a minority shareholder to annul an investment agreement.
- Aadvised Prisa Media on a corporate dispute involving its investment in Sistema Radiopolis, a Mexican radio broadcaster.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jesus Angel Guerra Mendez, Patricio Hidalgo Estrada, Elias Mendoza Murguia