Latin America - Mexico

Sainz Abogados

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Sainz Abogados is frequently instructed on contentious labour law matters that range from litigation to the termination of unionised employees. The team is also active on labour due diligence processes and other matters relating to transactions, and is also the counsel of choice for various companies regarding their day-to-day navigation of the employment regulatory landscape in Mexico. Alejandro Nila leads the department and is primarily focused on the labour strategy and social security aspects of the practice. Associate Omar Zayas concentrates on litigation and other contentious matters, as does fellow associate Marcela Bojorge.

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  • ‘They provide an excellent service, their answers are always of very good quality and they meet the required times.’

  • ‘Very professional lawyers, who know their subject matter, and always offer the best recommendations in labor terms.’

  • ‘Management of complex litigation in labor matters.’

  • ‘The commitment to the cause they take up. They think outside the box, looking for ways to improve the legal position they defend.’

Key clients

  • GFSI Southwest
  • Puratos
  • McCain Foods
  • New Fortress Energy
  • Veritiv
  • Westrock / Victory Packaging
  • Delta Airlines
  • Hanesbrands
  • FTI Consulting
  • LTI Mindtree
  • BI Worldwide
  • Rush Street Interactive

Work highlights

  • Advising GFSI Southwest on all its collective labour negotiations and employment matters in Mexico.
  • Acting for Puratos in challenging a resolution issued by the Mexican Social Security Institute that increased the hazardous premium and, consequently, the company’s monthly contributions to the Mexican Social Security Institute.
  • Represnting McCain Foods in employee terminations and new hiring schemes under Mexican law.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alejandro Nila