Martínez, Algaba, de Haro y Curiel

'A very high level of knowledge, experience and professionalism' characterises the litigation offering at specialist boutique firm Martínez, Algaba, de Haro y Curiel. A longstanding fixture in the Mexican market, it is a first port-of-call for major corporates with contentious requirements; with heavyweight companies from the banking, aviation and textiles industries among those recently seeking the team’s counsel on major litigation with cross-border components involving the US. Indeed, strong relationships with several international firms make it a reliable name for cross-border cases, while on the domestic front, the team plays to its strengths in civil and commercial litigation and constitutional amparos. Veteran practitioner and market 'reference' Javier Curiel remains a key figure across administrative, civil, commercial, constitutional and insurance litigation; while fellow name partner Jorge de Haro is a “go-to” practitioner for civil and commercial litigation, as well as bankruptcy and restructuring matters. With 30 years at the firm and almost 20 as a partner, Daniel Ortega's practice centres on civil, commercial, and administrative litigation – primarily as regards banking, financial, bankruptcy, real estate and insurance matters. Additional members of the senior bench include Javier Altamirano (civil, commercial, financial, fiduciary, insurance, and banking disputes), and Ernesto Palacios (strategic administrative and constitutional litigation, along with complex civil and commercial litigation), both of whom have over 15 years as partners; and 'talented lawyer' Diego Gutiérrez (civil and commercial litigation). Younger figures Alejandro Legaspi (civil and commercial litigation, primarily as regards bankruptcy, financial matters, insurance, and banking regulations), and Mauricio Mendoza (civil, commercial, and administrative litigation along with bankruptcy matters, across multiple regulated sectors). As clients highlight, the depth of the senior bench ensures 'many expert perspectives with vast experience contribute to the final deliverable', Bernardo Basaldua and Vicente Cuairán are both deeply experienced associates. Since publication, the firm has announced that it is merging with Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. with completion due in the first quarter of 2025.