Sainz Abogados
The disputes practice at Sainz Abogados handles civil, commercial and administrative litigation, particularly regarding contractual and shareholder conflicts, along with restructuring and bankruptcy matters, and amparo cases; it has notable strength in the energy sector. The department is co-led by Daniel Díaz and Adrián Villagómez, both of whom are well-versed in judicial work, having acted for insurance companies, banks, construction companies, energy-sector stakeholders and government entities, among others. Counsel Estefanía Sierra maintains a broad disputes practice; fellow counsel Federico Villela is an additional name to note. Since publication, Villela has been promoted to the partnership - effective as of January 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Sainz is an extraordinarily well-trained team for litigation. They have demonstrated expertise and in-depth knowledge in handling litigation and their follow-up is punctual and very executive. The transmission of information is timely. At all times they keep the client informed and provide all the necessary details in the continuity of the procedure. Just an amazing team.’
‘Customer service and attention differentiate them very favorably. Daniel Alejandro Diaz Pardo and Miguel Angel García Avila are the lawyers in charge of our case and their attention is incredible at all times. In addition, they show total knowledge and expertise in our case. We know that we are in the best hands and that makes us feel totally calm in our affairs.’
‘They are the best litigants in Mexico.’
‘They go into detail and analyse everything.’
‘A team with extensive experience in complex litigation. High-level strategic vision that allows devising strategies in stages to solve complex issues.’
‘The dynamism and commitment they bring to their work. Likewise, they know how to handle their own anxiety that is generated in complex litigations in a great way.’
Key clients
- Ad hoc group of bondholders of Oro Negro
- CFEnergía
- Servicios Funerarios GG
- Desarrolladora Intersaba
- Ad hoc group of bondholders of Crédito Real
- Unifin Financiera
- Alesso
- We Work Mexico
- Unifin Credit
- Grupo Fila-Dixon
- Minera y Metalúrgica del Boleo
- Salvador Lutteroth Lomeli
- Paul Henri Gimenez
- Alsea
- Mario Fernando Villalpando Ávila
- CK Pearl Holding and Medley Capital
- Draxton México
- Ternium México
- Hotelera Palace Resorts
- Gas Industrial de Monterrey
- Delta Air Lines
- Puratos de México
Work highlights
- Advising Alesso on a damages claim filed against it by Dina Camiones and Mercader Financial regarding the sale of 962 Cummins Motors.
- Acting for Servicios Funerarios GG against several subsidiaries of Advent International and the company itself, seeking the payment of damages and to nullify the sale of Grupo Gayosso.
- Advising several shareholders of Desarrolladora Intersaba seeking the payment of damages and to nullify certain shareholders agreement that implied the sale of several assets from the company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Díaz, Adrián Villagómez