Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C., Competition/Antitrust

About

Provided by Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.

Our practice handles all types of cases before the antitrust authorities (i.e., the COFECE and the IFT) and competent courts, from pre-merger filings, to investigations, administrative procedures, constitutional (Amparo) proceedings, as well as leniency applications. Our Firm represents clients in the most relevant investigations for alleged absolute monopolistic practices (cartels), illicit mergers, relative monopolistic practices (abuse of dominant position) and essential facilities and market investigation cases. We also devote substantial time in advisory on the compliance by clients with Mexican competition laws with respect to their operations, including advocacy work and mock dawn raids and internal investigations. As a significant portion of our work relates to cross-border deals, we continuously work as co-counsel with the most prestigious international and global law firms.

Merger control
Investigations for abuse of dominance, cartels, barriers to entry and essential inputs
Pricing and distribution policies, and non-competition agreements
Proceedings before the competition authorities and Mexican courts involving competition laws, including “amparo”
Public bids and other special proceedings

In 2020, our Firm’s Competition / Antitrust Practice represented clients in approximately 45% of the merger control cases resolved by COFECE and we have represented clients in more than 50% of merger control cases that have been reviewed by the IFT since its creation.

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Mexico

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez houses a prestigious full-service practice that offers expertise in the full gamut of competition matters. The law firm boasts an outstanding bench of practitioners who are skilled in representing Mexican and international clients in high-value merger control filings, and frequently support the firm's leading M&A department. The legal team is also active in complex investigations concerning abuse of dominant position and cartel activity, and offers additional prowess in contentious cases. Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez's client roster comprises key players from the technology, sports, and food and beverages sectors.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.

Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez advised HP on the obtention of authorisation from the COFECE regarding its indirect acquisition of Poly.

Strengths

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Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez provides excellent advice in complex cases. They provide knowledge of Mexican institutions, and they always help manage our timelines and expectations.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Latin America

Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez have expertise that we can trust. They're highly responsive, knowledgeable and easy to work with, and they possess a good understanding of our business.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Latin America

Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez provides excellent advice in complex cases. They provide knowledge of Mexican institutions, and they always help manage our timelines and expectations.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Latin America

Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez have expertise that we can trust. They're highly responsive, knowledgeable and easy to work with, and they possess a good understanding of our business.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Luis Gerardo García Santos Coy

Head of Competition/Antitrust

Band 1

Stellar partner Luis Gerardo García Santos Coy boasts a longstanding and highly respected presence in Mexico's competition market. He regularly furnishes advice for clients on highly complex merger control proceedings.

Luis Gerardo García Santos Coy provides a service of excellence, displaying great depth of analysis and knowledge of the matter. He adds value in our decision-making processes.

Luis Gerardo García Santos Coy is an excellent lawyer, with extensive knowledge of the market and good business understanding.

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Carlos Mena Labarthe

Band 3

Knowledgeable partner Carlos Mena Labarthe is recognised for his strong competition practice in Mexico.

I couldn't say enough good things about Carlos Mena Labarthe. He is smart, business-minded and easy to work with.

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Mauricio Serralde

Band 3

Noteworthy partner Mauricio Serralde maintains a strong merger control practice in the Mexican antitrust space.

I feel very supported when I work with Mauricio Serralde, he is very experienced and understands the needs of our business.

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Jorge Kargl

Band 4

Partner Jorge Kargl continues to obtain recognition for his activity in the Mexican antitrust arena.

Jorge Kargl is a very creative lawyer. He is business-oriented and is very resourceful, guiding us through what we need to do.

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Sara Gutiérrez Ruíz de Chavez

Band 4

Notable practitioner Sara Gutiérrez Ruíz de Chavez continues to be recognised by market commentators for her experience in the Mexican competition arena. Her skill set extends to litigation as well as investigation proceedings.

Sara Gutiérrez Ruíz de Chavez is an expert who knows the court process very well, and who advises us efficiently and practically.

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