Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 1
About
Provided by SAI Law & Economics
With almost 30 years in the Mexican market, SAI Law & Economics has grown to become the premier firm in the realm of economic competition in Mexico.
With an interdisciplinary approach that seamlessly merges legal expertise with rigorous economic analysis, we've consistently been at the forefront of antitrust and competition law, not only navigating but also shaping the landscape. Our contributions to the antitrust field are unparalleled, having pioneered several transformative initiatives that have monumentally impacted Mexican legislation. These include:
- Leading the charge on the first-ever leniency program.
- Achieving recognition for the first leniency-plus benefit.
- Championing the acknowledgment of attorney-client privilege.
We're the sought-after experts in high-profile cases, consistently chosen as the go-to team when intricacies demand exceptional legal and economic prowess. Whether it's for a multinational corporation or a fellow law firm, our clients trust us to handle the most complex cases, from mergers and acquisitions to dominance abuses and cartels. Our contributions span sectors like energy, digital platforms, telecommunications, banking, transportation, and more.
Offering a unique blend of services that cover economic analysis, litigation, and advocacy, we have a history of not just meeting but setting the gold standard in our field.
Chambers Review
SAI Law & Economics fields a heavyweight competition practice at the forefront of the Mexican market that showcases significant expertise in both law and economics. The law firm boasts strong expertise across the spectrum of competition law issues. It is well equipped to handle investigations carried out by the regulator, as well as winning mandates to advise on merger control analysis and regulatory compliance issues. SAI Law & Economics possesses additional capabilities in handling antitrust litigation. The department's client roster features notable players hailing from a vast array of sectors, including technology, energy and retail. Tenaris is a new client for the law firm.
Work Highlights
- SAI Law & Economics represented E-Global in an investigation by the COFECE regarding barriers to competition in the payment systems market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The SAI Law & Economics team are very sharp thinkers who are highly critical, clever and prompt. They are highly qualified and have an in-depth knowledge of the competition field."
"The service levels of SAI Law & Economics exceed expectations; they are always available for any questions and they always advise in a timely manner, giving the best recommendations."
"The SAI Law & Economics team are very sharp thinkers who are highly critical, clever and prompt. They are highly qualified and have an in-depth knowledge of the competition field."
"The service levels of SAI Law & Economics exceed expectations; they are always available for any questions and they always advise in a timely manner, giving the best recommendations."
Notable Practitioners
Outstanding partner Lucía Ojeda is well placed to handle investigations carried out by the regulator, while also advising on merger control proceedings in Mexico.
"Lucía Ojeda is a highly skilled, very committed and involved lawyer. She is one of the most well-known professionals in the competition arena in the Mexican market."
"Lucía Ojeda is a lawyer with a vast amount of experience and who shows a strong mastering of competition matters, so she is the best person to provide advice in this arena."
José Ángel Santiago Ábrego plays a key role advising clients on antitrust investigations and contentious competition mandates in Mexico.
"José Ángel Santiago Ábrego is a very good litigator in the Mexican competition space."
Associate-to-watch Ernesto Álvarez joins the rankings this year following market commendation for his competition practice in Mexico.
"In addition to his extensive technical knowledge, Ernesto Álvarez has a brilliant mind; he dares to think outside the box to deliver the exact solution the client needs."
Associate-to-watch Felipe García Cuevas continues to garner recognition for his activity in the Mexican antitrust sphere.
"Felipe García Cuevas is a very good lawyer who is attentive and always aware of the client."
Ranked Lawyers at
SAI Law & Economics
Mexico
Members
Provided by SAI Law & Economics
Ana Paula Zorrilla de San Martín Prieto
Bruno Puerto Salazar
Ernesto Alvarez Castillo
Head of Department
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by SAI Law & Economics
BBVA
Infraestructura Energética Nova
Kimberly Clark de México
Novartis
Unilever
Industries
Provided by SAI Law & Economics
Automotive
Banking & finance
Digital Platforms
Energy
Oil & gas
Pharmaceutical
Retail
Telecommunications