Clients appreciate the 'strategic, technical and tactical knowledge' of Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa's labour and employment group, which stands out for its work in restructurings and organising foreign companies’ operations in Mexico. Practitioners in the firm’s international trade and tax departments collaborate closely with the labour team to ensure a comprehensive offering to clients regarding their staff organisation in the country. Mayeli Cabral is a labour risk management expert and the key contact in Mexico City. She co-leads the practice group with Monterrey-based Miguel Ángel Cantú; and Juan José Soto, who divides his time between Mexico City and Queretaro, where he is the lead labour law contact. Associate Gabriela Farias is accomplished support, with experience in the food and beverage, and energy sectors, among others.
Testimonials
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‘Agile in their response.’
‘Extensive experience, especially Miguel Angel Cantú.’
‘The work practice is very competent, its diversity and inclusion stands out. Lawyers are prepared and recognized in the field.’
‘Mayeli Cabral and Juan José Soto Arias are lawyers who constantly update themselves and participate in forums of interest in labor matters.’
‘They have very solid strategic, technical and tactical knowledge.’
‘They have a very solid emotional intelligence that allows us to interact and understand our needs as a client.’
Key clients
- IBM de México, Comercialización y Servicios
- Metlife México
- Grupo Herdez
- Oben Holding Group Perú
- Cadena Comercial Oxxo
- Siemens
- 3M México
- Wintershall Dea International
- Grupo Financiero Base
- Club Med
- Sanofi-Aventis de México
- Centauro Energy Management Services
- Improving HoldCo
- HD Partners
- Mindray Medical México
Work highlights
- Advised IBM on the profit-sharing scheme for its workers.
- Advised Metlife México on various labour issues related to its outsourcing practices.
- Advised Siemens on the feasibility of transferring employees within the same group of companies.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mayeli Cabral, Miguel Angel Cantu, Juan Jose Soto