Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
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Provided by Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has played an active role representing its clients in sophisticated and complex merger reviews as well as in investigations and litigations before the Mexican Antitrust Commission and the Mexican Courts. Our competition and antitrust practice has successfully represented several mayor leading global clients in historic investigations for monopolistic practices and in the most relevant and representative merger reviews.
The mixture and strength in our litigation and corporate teams have given us the resources and the force to be one of the most effective law firms handling cases. Our antitrust practice has solid experience and a proven track record advising in a diverse gamut of industries. These include: alcohol, beverages, aviation, consumer goods, healthcare, pharmaceutical and technology sectors as well as with banking and other financial institutions on both the antitrust/competition aspects of corporate deals as well as in litigation matters.
Chambers Review
Von Wobeser y Sierra has a highly regarded practice group with a longstanding reputation in the Mexican antitrust arena. The outfit benefits from its extensive experience representing clients in investigations concerning both relative and absolute monopolistic practices. Additionally, the Mexico City-based team is adept at acting for national and international businesses in order to obtain clearance from the regulator for transactions. The department's clientele hails from the food and beverage, automotive and financial industries. Von Wobeser y Sierra's new client wins include Brookfield Asset Management, Macquarie Groupand Rhône Capital.
Work Highlights
- Von Wobeser y Sierra assisted SK Capital with gaining merger clearance in Mexico on its acquisition of Apotex.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Von Wobeser y Sierra gives excellent responses and is readily available. They offer a very tailored service and their support and knowledge are key for handling the authority's investigations."
"Von Wobeser y Sierra has a very experienced team which gives very prompt responses, as the firm is very serious about providing its deliverables in time and form."
"Von Wobeser y Sierra gives excellent responses and is readily available. They offer a very tailored service and their support and knowledge are key for handling the authority's investigations."
"Von Wobeser y Sierra has a very experienced team which gives very prompt responses, as the firm is very serious about providing its deliverables in time and form."
Notable Practitioners
Outstanding partner Fernando Carreño is based in Mexico City, and co-heads Von Wobeser y Sierra's competition department.
"Fernando Carreño is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. He is our go-to person for antitrust matters in Mexico due to his experience and market understanding."
"Fernando Carreño is a very experienced advisor who always provides clear and pragmatic counselling. He is our go-to lawyer in Mexico as he is a great pleasure to work with."
Up-and-coming practitioner Michel Llorens continues to garner endorsement for his expertise in the Mexican antitrust space.
"Michel Llorens is an excellent antitrust lawyer who gives a strong client service."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Mexico
Members
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Clients
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3G Capital
Anheuser Busch InBev/ Grupo Modelo
BMW
Cinépolis
Coty Inc.
JP Morgan
Magna Automotive
Mars Inc.
Nissan
Volaris
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Telecommunications
Transportation