Ibarra, del Paso y Gallego fields a wide-ranging labour and employment practice that encompasses labour due diligence, compliance matters, audit representation and both individual and collective litigation. The group also boasts transactional expertise, supporting corporate restructurings from a labour perspective. Jaime Rodriguez Eguiarte leads the team, with expertise in labour contingencies and risk mitigation related to M&A deals, as well as contentious labour disputes and internal investigations. Standout associates include Alonso De la Vallina and Paola Huitron, both of whom strengthen the bench of labour litigators at the practice.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Ibarra del Paso Law Firm makes a difference in every case. The team always keeps us up-to-date on new regulations, laws, etc. It supports us in all our cases, and it's always a comfort to have one of the firm's associates on hand.'

  • 'The team's high level of knowledge is evident in every consultation. Its response is always prompt, understanding the needs of the company and its departments. This truly provides peace of mind and security, as it responds quickly and accurately to any emergency we may encounter.'

  • ‘Jaime Rodriguez Eguiarte inspires total admiration and confidence when working with him. His level of professionalism and experience truly set him apart from other firms. He is a person with a high level of professionalism, excellent ethics, and the ability to handle any complicated process in a professional, integrated manner, and with high emotional intelligence.'

  • 'Paola Huitron is a professional with a great sense of humanity and collaboration. Her dedication to fulfilment, responsiveness, and follow-through are characteristics she honours in every interaction with us.'

  • ‘The team, and especially partner Jaime Rodriguez Eguiarte, are very close to the business. They understand their clients' needs very well and seek solutions that avoid disputes now or in the future.'

  • ‘Jaime Rodriguez Eguiarte is a very warm and empathetic person, and that helps foster closeness with the client. There's a sense that Jaime is part of the client's internal team.'

Key clients

  • Robert Bosch México
  • Sandvik
  • Universal Pictures Mexico
  • Alcon Laboratorios
  • Rackspace Mexico
  • Geodis México
  • Zoetis
  • Carrier Enterprise Mexico
  • Centro Educativo Tres Culturas
  • Mizuho Bank Mexico
  • Sistemas Interactivos de Consultoría
  • Lottus Capital Fund

Work highlights

Advised Universal Pictures Mexico on day-to-day labour and employment matters.
Advised  Mizuho Bank Mexico on day-to-day labour and employment matters, including labour compliance.
Handled all the employment litigation for Lottus Capital Fund‘s subsidiary, Universidad de las Tres Culturas.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Jaime Rodriguez Eguiarte

Other key lawyers

Alonso de la Vallina Subero; Paola Huitron