Latin America - Mexico

White & Case S.C.

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White & Case S.C.’s litigation team regularly appears at the Mexican Supreme Court as counsel for major multinationals operating in the country. It has a strong reputation and caseload in administrative litigation, while also maintaining a commercial litigation practice that participates in some of the standout cases in the market. Bankruptcy cases are a further forte, while more broadly, the firm’s international footprint gives it an advantage in cross-border mandates. The department is highlighted by clients for its ‘great internal communication and teamwork’, with practice heads Ismael Reyes Retana and Enrique Espejel providing expertise in regulatory and administrative litigation, and commercial and civil disputes, respectively. Fernando García Gómez is highlighted for his ’outstanding technical capacity’ and has a broad practice in constitutional and administrative disputes. January 2023 partner appointment Diego Mora-Jensen’s caseload includes bankruptcy disputes, insurance claims, constitutional amparos and white collar crime; at associate level, Yuriria Galicia (administrative, constitutional and commercial litigation) and Joaquín Pacheco (amparos; white collar, compliance, technology, privacy and data protection disputes) are the key figures. Since publication, Reyes Retana has left the firm - effective December 2023.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Dedication to the various aspects of current affairs and legal complexity.’

  • 'We recommend Ismael Reyes Retana and Fernando García.’

  • ‘My opinion is that the teamwork in the firm stands out, I have seen very good coordination within and with external actors for the service we receive. The service is excellent.’

  • ‘Ismael Reyes Retana and Fernando Garcia. The service, attention, proposals and in-depth analysis of the case and the environment. A trusting environment.’

  • ‘It is a team with high qualification and rapid response to customer requirements and problem solving. They have great internal communication and teamwork.’

  • ‘Fernando García has outstanding technical capacity.’

  • ‘The firm's lawyers get involved in the matters entrusted, investigate in depth and propose strategic solutions.’

  • ‘The firm's lawyers engage in the entrusted matter. Fernando García is involved and committed to each issue, demonstrates extensive knowledge of the area and proposes innovative solutions. Lawyers display extensive communication, analytical, and judgment skills.’

Key clients

  • Iberdrola Group
  • Kansas City Southern de México (KCSM)
  • Grupo Aeroméxico
  • Cofederación Nacional de Productores de Papa (Conpapa)
  • Comité Nacional Sistema Producto Manzana
  • Unión Ganadera Regional de Chihuahua
  • Kubo Financiero
  • Kuspit Casa de Bolsa
  • Afore Coppel
  • Telefónica
  • Uber Eats
  • Meta
  • AWS
  • Citibanamex
  • Coeur

Work highlights

  • Advising Iberdrola Group on an amparo trial against a $466m fine imposed by the Mexican Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE).
  • Advising Aerovías de México on an amparo trial against a resolution issued by the Mexican Transparency and Data Protection Institute (INAI), which determined that the company breached data protection obligations.
  • Representing Meta and its Mexican subsidiary in claims for compensation for alleged defamation, which occurred following purported content hosted on the platform.

Lawyers

Rising stars

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Enrique Espejel