Latin America - Mexico

Santamarina y Steta

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Supported by specialists from other practice areas of the firm, the litigation team at the full-service Santamarina y Steta is focused primarily on lawsuits involving Mexican and foreign entities that raise civil or commercial law issues. The department regularly counsels on cross-border matters and is strong in disputes against government entities across a range of industries. Practitioners are experienced at every level of court in the country. The group is led by a trio of lawyers: Carlos Olvera, a well-regarded figure in the market with three decades' experience in civil and commercial litigation, restructuring, bankruptcy, and insurance; Roberto Fernández del Valle, who has broad dispute resolution experience and is especially strong in the real estate sector; and Carlos Brehm, who is the firm’s go-to person for contentious matters arriving at the Monterrey office. José Antonio Moreno and Michelle Grayeb stand out from a strong associate pool.

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Key clients

  • El Palacio de Hierro
  • Dell Leasing México
  • Stewart Title Guaranty de México
  • General Motors de México
  • Kimberly-Clark de México
  • Daimler Financial Services México
  • M+W High Tec Proyects México
  • Jafra Cosmetics International
  • Best Buy Stores
  • Abbott Laboratories de México
  • Inter-American Investment
  • Deutsche Investitions und Entwicklungsgesellschaft
  • Haver & Boecker Mexicana
  • NSC Agua
  • Merkafon de México
  • Huawei Technologies de México
  • Martinrea Honsel México
  • Master Drilling México
  • Ellwood Specialty Metals México
  • Topaz Holding
  • Sucden Trading México
  • Inteva Products
  • Kruger Family Industries
  • Grupo Industrial Saltillo
  • Tractel Secalt
  • Navistar Financial

Work highlights

  • Representing Kimberley Clarke Mexico in a civil lawsuit filed by Fundación Ve por México regarding illegal use of a logo.
  • Advising Best Buy on two lawsuits against Glider Guadalajara, as a consequence of an early termination of a lease agreement related to a Best Buy store in Guadalajara.
  • Representing the Inter-American Investment Corporation in a mortgage foreclosure claim filed against Nixte and others.

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carlos Olvera, Roberto Fernández del Valle, Carlos Brehm