Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 3
Contact number
+52 55 5002 8100About
Provided by DLA Piper LLP (US)
We provide strategic antitrust and competition law counsel in regulatory compliance, investigations, mergers and acquisitions, consumer protection, civil litigation and class actions, and cartel enforcement. Combined with our renowned legal acuity, we believe in innovation and developed Aiscension, our award winning AI tool and risk management service that allows you to identify the risks of anti-competitive activity.
Our global footprint and local presence results in a holistic approach to problem solving. We advise on the antitrust and competition considerations inherent in corporate development, forming business alliances, expanding into new markets, analyzing the viability of commercial strategies, and ensuring that new production, marketing and distribution complies with country-specific antitrust and competition legal mandates.
We work with you to analyze and respond to government market intervention and fluctuating instability events. We advise on the increased scrutiny of M&A activity you face, as well as the integration of critical sustainability and ESG objectives into all levels of your operations.
Chambers Review
DLA Piper Mexico houses a well-equipped competition legal team that is active in the Mexican antitrust sphere. The department boasts expertise in both contentious and non-contentious competition mandates, and often advises clients on concentration procedures, investigations and sector-related administrative litigation. The team is normally found assisting clients from the beauty, telecommunications and retail industries.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper Mexico advised MKS Instruments on obtaining approval from the COFECE in regards to the client's acquisition of Atotech.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I am 100% satisfied with the service provided by the DLA Piper Mexico team. I trust them completely; they respond quickly and are always available."
"I am 100% satisfied with the service provided by the DLA Piper Mexico team. I trust them completely; they respond quickly and are always available."
Notable Practitioners
Dynamic partner Antonio Cárdenas continues to offer significant experience in advising clients on antitrust litigation cases in Mexico.
"Antonio Cárdenas is a key litigator in Mexico when it comes to competition-related matters."
Jorge Benejam enters the ranking for the first time this year following market commendation for his competition practice in Mexico. He has ample experience advising on obtaining the approval from the COFECE for corporate acquisitions.
"Jorge Benejam is excellent. He knows the law very well and thoroughly understands our business."