Latin America - Mexico

Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC

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Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC is a well-established name in Mexico when it comes to resolving disputes, and while it is best renowned in arbitration, the firm houses a strong litigation team that can reliably assist clients with the gamut of cases. The practice continues to be engaged in long-running class actions whose conclusions will set precedents in their respective sectors. Other areas of strength include the representation of foreign clients operating in Mexico (especially Japan-based companies), and disputes against government entities where commercial law and administrative law are interlinked. Co-leading the practice: Adrián Magallanes stands out for his expertise in energy sector litigation; while Diego Sierra is noted for ESG and anti-corruption matters, alongside his broad litigation practice. Other key contacts in the team include Raymundo Soberanis, Jessika Rocha and Pablo Fautsch. At the senior associate level, Rodrigo Barradas has a broad dispute resolution practice and his litigation experience extends to all court levels in Mexico.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are a technically very solvent team with a very practical approach to the issues that are presented to them. This solvency allows them to simplify the challenges and design strategies appropriate to the specific case. Additionally, they have a practice that covers different specialty areas, because just as they handle litigation, they also handle arbitration.’
  • ‘The two partners I work with are Diego Sierra and Adrián Magallanes. With the first I have seen more litigation issues, while with the second I have seen more arbitration issues, however, any of them is very solvent in any of the mentioned areas. In addition, Diego Sierra is extremely solvent in matters of insolvency and structures, which is why this practice is currently focused on him as regards the firm. They are two lawyers with experience and great dedication.’

Key clients

  • Sempra Energy
  • Mitsui & Co Power Development
  • Syngenta Agro
  • Reorganized TK Holdings Trust
  • Fianzas Atlas
  • Cervecería Modelo de México (Anheuser Busch InBev)
  • BMW
  • Invenergy
  • Invex Infraestructura
  • Siemens Energy
  • Hoerbiger de México
  • Mars Mexico
  • Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
  • Newry

Work highlights

  • Represented Reorganized TK Holdings Trust in a class action related to an alleged malfunction of airbags, which was dismissed at the class certification stage.
  • Acted for a Hong Kong manufacturing company in a multimillion-dollar commercial lawsuit against Walmart and Suburbia.
  • Representing Syngenta Agro in a class action regarding the possibility of importing and planting genetically modified corn in Mexico.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Adrián Magallanes

Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC

Partner Adrián Magallanes is engaged in the following practice areas: Anti-Corruption &Compliance, Civil & Commercial Litigation, Commercial Arbitration, Constitutional Amparo & Administrative Proceedings, Energy & Natural Resources,Foreign Investment, Government Procurement & Public Works, Investor-State Arbitration, Oil & Gas, Public-Works Arbitration.

Diego Sierra

Diego Sierra

Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC

Partner Diego Sierra is engaged in the following practice areas: Anti-Corruption & Compliance,Civil & Commercial Litigation, Commercial Arbitration, Constitutional Amparo & Administrative Proceedings, Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas, Public-Works Arbitration.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Adrián Magallanes, Diego Sierra