In support of its market-leading corporate team, Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. fields a labour law team with capabilities on both the contentious side and the consultancy aspects of the sector. The practice acts for clients in general labour litigation as well as amparo cases, and has an active alternative dispute resolution component, while also focusing on conflict prevention and proactive union negotiations. For transactional matters, the team is experienced in labour and employment due diligence, and also advises US law firms if they have enquiries on Mexican labour law on their clients’ behalf. Practice head Claudio Jiménez de León is an advisor to national, foreign, public and private companies on the full range of labour and employment matters, from consultancy to individual and collective litigation, and appeal proceedings. He is supported by July 2022 partner appointment Rodrigo del Valle, who frequently assists with workforce restructuring post-M&A, and with compensation structures for high-level executives, compliance strategies, collective dispute resolutions and employee transfer processes. From a deep pool of associates, Francisco Cisneros is noted for his expertise in individual disputes.

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Key clients

  • SoftBank
  • Riverstone
  • Actis
  • Grupo Televisa

Work highlights

  • Advised Actis on the labour and employment aspects of its acquisition of MT Falcon Holdings Company from Mitsui & Co., Tokyo Gas Co, Chubu Electric Power Falcon and Tohoku Power Investment Company.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Claudio Jiménez de León