Emilio Sotelo Martínez

osé Alberto is a partner at Sánchez Devanny, who heads the Life sciences practice group, same that deals with diverse legal issues regarding products such as medicines, medical devices, food, beverage, cosmetics, cannabis, tobacco and health services among other. He has more than 23 years of experience advising clients in connection with their operations in Mexico with highly regulated products either by the Ministry of Health or the Ministry of Agriculture and other related aut...

Rafael Manuel Sámano Palacios is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative Law and Commercial Litigation. Rafael Manuel practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Rafael Manuel Sámano Palacios 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 Rafael Manuel Sámano Palacios is held by other law...

Alfonso heads the Civil and Commercial Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution practice and has wide experience representing clients in complex litigation cases before federal and local courts throughout Mexico and handling international arbitration cases in the oil & gas, power generation, manufacturing and automotive industries. Alfonso is also part of the Energy Industry Group, as dispute resolution specialist in that sector. He has ample experience in constitutional remedy (ampa...

Jordi Oropeza is a founding partner of Oropeza Abogados. With more than 25 years of experience, he has established himself as a reference and active participant in highly complex litigation in Mexico, successfully representing, among others, investment funds, banks, brokerage firms, issuers, companies of the most varied sectors, both domestic and foreign, as well as high-profile individuals. Jordi is a strategic advisor in civil and commercial matters with prominent participation in disputes ...

Josafat Paredes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative Law. Josafat practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Josafat Paredes since 2022. 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 Josafat Paredes is held by other lawyers.

PRACTICE AREAS Labor and employment law, social security, and immigration. ASSOCIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Barra Mexicana (Mexican Bar Association); board member for various periods; coordinator of the Employment Law and Social Security Committee. Ilustre y Nacional Colegio de Abogados de Mexico (Illustrious and National Association of Lawyers of Mexico). Asociación Nacional de Abogados de Empresa, Colegio de Abogados (National Association of Corporate Counsel). American Bar Association ...

PRACTICE AREAS Corporate, mergers and acquisitions, real estate and private equity. ASSOCIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Mexican Bar Association. World Services Group. Lex Mundi. International Bar Association. International Corporate Governance Network. Corporate Governance 2019 (Q&A): Mexico for Chambers & Partners. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Incumbent managing partner of the firm and member of its executive committee. Since 1994 has focused on the planning and execution of national and cross-...

Experience in Intellectual Property since 2011. Worked for the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) for the distinctive sign department and afterwards, in the department of patent filings. Before joining Uhthoff, worked as an Associate for Barbieri & Gonzalez-Kokke’s Intellectual Property Law firm in the city of Mérida, Yucatán, México. In 2016 joined Uhthoff, Gomez Vega & Uhthoff in which currently works in the trademark department, handling all ...

Mariana Gonzalez, partner at Basham, Ringe y Correa, has over 18 years of experience in patent prosecution, IP transactions, and litigation, particularly in the life sciences sector. With degrees in chemistry and law, a master’s in top management, and the Certified Licensing Professional® credential, Mariana offers integrated scientific and legal expertise. A recognized authority on Mexico’s linkage system and data exclusivity, Mariana also has research experience, including a...

Enrique Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Trade and Finance Law. Enrique practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Enrique Hill 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 Enrique Hill is held by other lawyers.