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Javier Sterling holds a law degree from Universidad Panamericana and has more than 10 years of experience in the resolution of highly complex civil and commercial disputes. Since the beginning of his career, he has represented national and foreign clients before local and federal courts. His high degree of specialization has allowed him to resolve conflicts between shareholders, either representing the company, the controlling shareholder and/or the minority group. In addition, Javier advises...

Before joining Sánchez Devanny, Juan Carlos worked with a Customs and Trade boutique law firm. He is part of the team that launched Sánchez Devanny’s office in Queretaro to serve the Bajio region. Juan Carlos has more than 11 years of experience designing customs operations strategy, export-promotion programs, free trade agreements, tariff classification, and the startup of FDI companies, among other matters, advising the manufacturing industry in different sectors such as...

Santiago is a partner at Marván, González Graf y González Larrazolo and is widely recognised as one of Mexico’s leading labour and employment specialists. His practice covers a wide range of areas, including transactional work, labour consulting and dispute resolution. His strong litigation and analytical skills enable him to attract blue-chip corporate clients and prominent financial institutions, for whom he regularly acts as lead counsel in business-critical labo...

Diego Álvarez Ampudia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Arbitration and Mediation. Diego Álvarez practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Diego Álvarez Ampudia since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Diego Álvarez Ampudia is held by other lawyers.

Eugenio Grageda Nuñez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Eugenio practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Eugenio Grageda Nuñez since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eugenio Grageda Nuñez is held by other lawyers.

PRACTICE AREAS Tax, social security, constitutional and administrative law. Member of the Strategic Committee of the Firm. Recognized as co-head of one of the most prominent tax practices in Mexico. ASSOCIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS National Association of Corporate Counsel Association (ANADE); Former Chair and Former Coordinator of the Tax Committee. Lex Mundi; Former Worldwide Chair of its Tax Committee. International Fiscal Association (IFA). International Bar Association (IBA); Tax Committee....

León Efrén Jiménez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition / Antitrust Law. León Efrén practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized León Efrén Jiménez since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which León Efrén Jiménez is held by other lawyers.

Partner with over 25 years of professional experience in Mexico, New York and across Latin America. His practice is multidisciplinary, with a strong focus on cross-border transactions involving banking and finance, securities, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private capital and structured financing. He advises multinational companies and financial institutions in complex and strategic operations throughout Mexico and the region. His clients include Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companie...

Gilberto Martínez is one of the co-founders and Managing Partner of IBERBRAND®. He heads the Firm´s Trademark and Copyright Department, bringing over twenty years of experience to his practice which encompasses all aspects of trademark and copyright law, particularly covering: searching advice, prosecution matters, licensing and assignments of trademark and copyright, and intellectual property due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. He is the primary point of contact for ...

Ismael focuses on regulatory matters and administrative litigations. Ismael has a unique vision capable of seeing both sides of the coin a talent that comes from more than 25 years of experience working in the public sector and more than a decade at White & Case. This quality is praised by the clients, who highlight his "understanding of the spirit of the law and the ability to put it into practice in a pragmatic manner." Chambers Latin America, 2018Clients who benefit from Ismael's exper...