Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 2
Chambers Review
Katz & Gudiño is a key disputes boutique in the Mexican white-collar crime sphere. The team has remarkable experience acting on behalf of companies, institutions and individuals in financial crime investigations and proceedings, focusing on allegations of fraud, diversion of funds, and blackmail. The legal department is routinely sought after by clients from a wide array of industries, including financial services, insurance and real estate. A new addition to the firm's client roster is AB&C Leasing.
Work Highlights
- Katz & Gudiño was instructed by Asociación Mexicana de Instituciones de Seguros to file complaints for the crime of fraud before the Jalisco State Prosecutor's Office against a group of individuals who defrauded a series of insurance companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Katz & Gudiño is a firm that is always at the vanguard in terms of knowledge. They always provide diverse solutions, finding realistic alternatives that adapt to our needs and our budget."
"Katz & Gudiño is a firm that is always at the vanguard in terms of knowledge. They always provide diverse solutions, finding realistic alternatives that adapt to our needs and our budget."
Notable Practitioners
Established lawyer Ilan Katz is recognised for his acumenin the Mexican white-collar crime space. He is regularly sought after by key clients to handle high-level criminal litigation and investigations and is praised for his significant prowess in complex financial crimecases.
"Ilan Katz is charismatic and is always on top of things, both in terms of the law and in terms of political trends and knowledge about other stakeholders. This helps protect our interests."
Up-and-coming practitioner Juan Antonio Benavides garners plaudits for his strong presence in the Mexican white-collar crime space.
"Juan Antonio Benavides is methodical, organised, and knows precisely when the best moment to act is."
Associate-to-watch MauricioHaber May obtains market recognition for his expertise in criminal law matters related to diversion of funds and fraudulent activities.
"Mauricio Haber May is a very kind lawyer who is very pragmatic and who understands my requirements and adapts his responses to the needs of my business."