Adrián Magallanes, Diego Sierra- Latin Lawyer: Litigation 2019, Mexico Reference

Luis Burgueño and Diego Sierra share the strategic vision that has guided Von Wobeser y Sierra’s evolution over four decades.

This week, the U.S. government designated the Juárez Cartel (La Línea) and Los Viagras as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), expanding existing sanctions on both groups. Companies should review their compliance programs and the due diligence processes applicable to their counterparties, with particular attention to those with operations, suppliers, or supply chains connected to Chihuahua and Michoacán.

Recent judicial criteria on the scope of rights available to legal entities raise relevant implications for organizations and companies that incorporate ESG objectives into their strategy.

The use of fuel oil for electricity generation raises regulatory, environmental and investment-related challenges in the context of the reform to Mexico’s Electricity Industry Law.

A culture of integrity and the incorporation of ESG considerations can strengthen anti-corruption efforts, corporate governance and long-term business value.

Our Partner Diego Sierra describes the current landscape and the latest trends in insolvency proceedings (concursos mercantiles) in Mexico.