Müggenburg, Gorches y Peñalosa, S.C. (MGPS)
Client SatisfactionMüggenburg, Gorches y Peñalosa, S.C. (MGPS)'s base of international and multinational litigation clients are enthusiastic in their praise of the practice. ‘Extraordinary preparation, experience, reliability and talent’ are all characteristics highlighted; and with the group's representation in US cross-border matters a standout strength, clients additionally suggest that its practitioners are 'experts in working with American clients'. The firm also ensure close collaboration between its corporate and disputes offerings, so clients are supported through the life-cycle of transactions so as to ensure continuity in any resultant post-closing disputes. Esteban Gorches is a veteran of the Mexican litigation market, as well as being well regarded for administrative law, IP and entertainment matters. He co-leads the litigation team with younger partner Juan Luis Blanco Montoya, a reliable choice of counsel for administrative litigation and constitutional amparo cases; along with commercial, civil and international litigation. Fernando Sánchez Tarasco and Maria Fernanda Castro González are the senior associates to note.
Testimonials
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‘The attorneys at MGPS are experts in working with American clients. They know how to explain the differences between US and Mexican laws and how to navigate the cultural and procedural differences between our respective legal systems. It's a small firm but incredibly talented, with no weaknesses that I can discern. I immensely enjoy working with them.’
‘I work mainly with Esteban Gorches and Juan Luis Blanco, they are incredibly attentive and dedicated to their clients. They are trustworthy, brilliant, and their legal instincts are second to none. There is no one in Mexico I would trust more with a complicated case.’
‘Extraordinary preparation, experience, reliability and talent. The firm is outstanding in every way. Due to its seriousness and professionalism, it has an excellent reputation with the authorities. I personally know and have worked with their main partners for more than 25 years.’
‘Extraordinary preparation, experience, reliability and talent. With a great level of feedback and attention. Esteban Gorches and Ana Esther Urquizo are without a doubt the best that exists in practice in Mexico.’
‘Although it is medium-sized, it undoubtedly has talented people.’
‘I think the double corporate and litigation training stands out, which is difficult to find. It is not a multipractice, rather its lawyers are very complete.’
‘The added value of this team lies in effective problem solving, creatively, diligently, transparently, honestly and always with protection criteria. The team is very complete, available and very friendly and cordial. Their expertise in litigation makes them stand out in the industry and position themselves as one of the best law firms in Mexico.’
‘Esteban Gorches has many years of experience in amparo trials, which means that he addresses problems from a comprehensive point of view and even several jurisprudential criteria have been born from litigation handled by him, especially in administrative matters. Fernando Sánchez Tarasco is one of the most complete lawyers in constitutional litigation with exceptional judgment and a unique problem-solving approach, based on the teachings of Esteban Gorches. Juan Luis Blanco is an excellent and very complete lawyer.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Esteban Gorches, Juan Luis Blanco Montoya