Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 2
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Provided by Bufete Asali
The firm represents clients in arbitration proceedings administered by leading institutions and under the major arbitral rules, including ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, HKIAC, CAM, and CANACO. Bufete Asali handles disputes pertaining to a wide array of industries with a particular focus on construction, energy, and telecommunications. The firm primarily acts as lead counsel to complex arbitrations but also often partners with international firms in arbitrations connected with Mexico.
The team regularly represents clients in arbitral proceedings that entail novel issues of Mexican law or international treaties such as the CISG. In addition, Bufete Asali has broad experience in facing procedural issues such as security for costs, joinder of non-signatories, document production, bifurcation, and escalation clauses. The firm also counsels clients before Mexican courts on proceedings related to arbitrations, including the request and challenge of interim measures, the enforcement and annulment of arbitral awards, and the specific performance of arbitration agreements.
Among others, Bufete Asali represented Omega Construcciones Industriales et al. against Comisión Federal de Electricidad in an LCIA arbitration arising from the failed construction of the Chicoasen II hydroelectric project. The firm obtained a favorable award declaring the respondent liable for breach of contract and ordering the payment of damages for more than USD 225 million, which amounted to the clients' total claim.
Chambers Review
Mexico City-based boutique Bufete Asali has an established practice in the Mexican dispute resolution arena. The team possesses expertise in advising domestic and international clients on arbitration and civil and commercial litigation mandates. It is frequently instructed to assist with disputes involving breaches of contract, construction cases and debt collections, as well as commercial and investor-state arbitration cases. Bufete Asali is regularly retained by clients from the banking, energy and natural resources, and construction sectors.
Work Highlights
- Bufete Asali's arbitration department represented Geos Holding in a claim that arose from a breach of software purchase agreement against a Chinese Fortune 500 corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bufete Asali showcase a very high level of experience and work with a lot of professionalism. The lawyers are experts in international legal affairs and possess deep technical knowledge."
"Bufete Asali showcase a very high level of experience and work with a lot of professionalism. The lawyers are experts in international legal affairs and possess deep technical knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Key partner Jorge Asali continues to receive market support for his dispute resolution practice in Mexico. He is particularly noted for his expertise in arbitration proceedings, and also boasts an active civil and commercial litigation practice.
"Jorge Asali is a very talented expert in Mexican law. He does an amazing job explaining very complex legal issues in arbitrations and is also a very well-known civil and commercial litigator."
Solid partner Luis Asali is admired for his expertise in dispute resolution matters in Mexico. He is particularly noted for his experience advising clients from the banking and finance, life sciences and construction fields on civil and commercial litigation as well as arbitration matters.
"Luis Asali gives a fresh and unique perspective on complex matters. Just when you think you have no other alternative, Luis will deliver a sophisticated strategy to solve your problem."
"Luis Asali stands out for his ample experience. He has clearly been through similar proceedings many times in the past, which adds tremendous value."
Star associate Santiago Escobar Magaña maintains recognition from clients and peers alike for his arbitration practice in Mexico. His services are routinely requested by clients from the logistics, telecoms, and food and beverage industries.
"Santiago Escobar Magaña's ability to learn everything about a case inside and out is impressive. He is always available, provides problem-solving ideas and can identify key nuances in the law."
"Santiago Escobar Magaña is one of the most talented lawyers at Bufete Asali. He is very focused on understanding the matter, and provides different scenarios to make our decisions easier."
Associate-to-watch Rodrigo Macin garners market commendation for his arbitration practice in Mexico. He is active in disputes in the energy and manufacturing spheres.
"Rodrigo Macin is very intelligent. I am very impressed with his knowledge of the law and his tenacity in finding winning strategies and overcoming the challenges that our opposition posed."
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