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GCR- Global Competition Review recognizes Fernando Carreño
December, 2015
We are proud to inform you that our Partner, Fernando Carreño, has been recognized as one of the top 40 antitrust specialists under 40 years of age by the internationally renowned publication Global Competition Review (GCR).
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Dr. Edmund Duckwitz, Of Counsel of Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has received the highest honor from the Mexican government “La Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca en grado de banda”
December, 2015
Dr. Edmund Duckwitz, Of Counsel of Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has received the highest honor from the Mexican government “La Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca en grado de banda”
 
Dr. Edmund Duckwitz, Of Counsel at Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has received the highest honor that a foreign official can receive on behalf of the Mexican government. Dr. Duckwitz, Former Ambassador of Germany to Mexico received the award from Sub secretary of Foreign Affairs, Carlos de Icaza.
 
Dr. Duckwitz was decorated for his dedication and commitment in strengthening the commercial relationship between Germany and Mexico.  During his term he was a key figure in fostering new German businesses investing in Mexico.
Latin Lawyer- Pro Bono 2015: Leading Lights
December, 2015
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. is honored to inform its clients and friends that it has been recognized as one of the leading Top 55 firms in Latin America by Latin Lawyer for its strong commitment to Pro Bono.
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Amendments to the Bidding Guidelines and the Model Contract of the Third Invitation to bid of round one
November, 2015
The amendments to the bidding guidelines are numerous. Please read this newsletter to find those we deem most relevant or important.

November 13th, 2015.

Dear clients and friends, 

In this newsletter we want to present to you some of the latest amendments to the bidding guidelines and license agreement relevant to the upcoming terrestrial bids of 15th December.

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Von Wobeser y Sierra at USMBA Annual Conference 2015: Energizing the US-Mexico
October, 2015
Von Wobeser y Sierra´s Partner Luis Miguel Jiménez will be moderator at the USMBA Annual Conference 2015, “Energizing the US-Mexico Region” which will take place on November 4th – 6th 2015 at the St. Regis Hotel Houston, Texas.

For additional information and to register for the conference please register at http://usmexicobar.org
 
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New investment instruments in energy and infrastructure projects: Fibras E
October, 2015
The implementation of these types of instruments seeks to create a legal framework that grants certain tax benefits in order to promote investment not only in the real estate sector, but also in the energy and infrastructure sector.
 
October 21st, 2015.
 
Dear clients and friends,

During his third government report, President Enrique Peña Nieto announced the implementation of a new investment instrument for the development of energy and infrastructure projects which he called "Fibra E".
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GIR 100 Selected firm 2015
September, 2015
VWYS was been ranked as one of the top GIR 100 firms for 2015.
 

 

The Legal 500 Latin America
September, 2015
VWYS was been ranked as Top Tier by Legal 500 Latam.
 

 

Chambers Latin America 2016
September, 2015
VWYS was been ranked top firm by Chambers Latin America.

 

Homologation of the minimum wage throughout the country
September, 2015
This past September 17th, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare made a written request to the President of the National Minimum Wages Commission (Comisión Nacional de los Salarios Mínimos) (CONASAMI), to review the minimum wages according to the proposal sent by the President of the Labor Congress, the Secretary General of the Confederation of Workers of Mexico and the Workers’ Representatives before the CONASAMI.
 
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For additional information, contact our experts:

Javier Lizardi, Partner:
+ 52 (55) 5258-1021, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Rodolfo Trampe, Associate:
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Alix Trimmer, Associate:
+52 (55) 5258-1016, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Fernando de Buen, Associate:
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