Francisco Javier Valdes López

Luis Miguel Lavín Santacruz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Luis Miguel, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luis Miguel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carlos G. Guerrero Orozco is a litigation attorney and anti-corruption consultant based in Mexico City. He is a partner at the litigation firm López Melih y Estrada Abogados and co-founder of the non-profit DLM Mexico, which defends human rights through strategic litigation. He has advised and represented public and private companies, individuals, and international institutions including the Inter-American Development Bank, Transparency International, and the Cyrus Vance Center for Int...

Eduardo Medina Zapata is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Eduardo, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eduardo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ingrid Ortiz joined OLIVARES in 2011. She studied law at Monterrey Institute of Technology and Advanced Studies (by its acronym in Spanish “ITESM”, Tecnológico de Monterrey) in Mexico City. Ingrid is member of the Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical law at OLIVARES. Her practice is mainly focused on Intellectual Property Litigation, Regulatory and Administrative Litigation; as well as Regulatory and Compliance advisory. Her main areas of practice allow her to interact with t...

Licenciado en Derecho por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). Cuenta con experiencia en consultoría y litigio en materia laboral. Su labor se enfoca en la asesoría, prevención y atención de casos y conflictos laborales representando a empresas de ramas y sectores productivos como farmacéutico, agencias de contratación de personal, comercio de electrónicos, plataformas digitales de transporte, etcétera. Asimis...

Soo Koh Yoo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Human Rights Law. Soo Koh, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Soo Koh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sergio Olivares, Sr. joined OLIVARES in 1987 and today leads the firm with strength and a commitment to transparency, client satisfaction, and personal service. He has been a partner since 1994 and Chairman of the Management Committee since 2009. Mr. Olivares’ breadth of experience is extensive; he is skilled in the prosecution and litigation of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and unfair competition. He is proficient across all areas of intellect...

Abogado egresado de la Universidad Anáhuac, Socio de la Firma lbáñez Parkman S.C. Escribiendo la tesis profesional “Las Sociedades Mercantiles Mexicanas ante la Inversión Extranjera”. Trabajó durante 7 años en el despacho Noriega y Escobedo A.C., principalmente en asuntos corporativos, inversiones extranjeras, propiedad industrial e intelectual, contratos civiles y mercantiles. Trabajó en IBM de México como titular del Depart...

Daniel Sanchez joined OLIVARES in 2000 and became a partner in 2011. He is one of the leading intellectual property (IP) and administrative litigators in Mexico and is recognized by industry rankings and publications. Mr. Sanchez’s work is extensive, with experience in prosecution and litigation across all areas of IP, including trademarks, copyrights, patents and unfair competition. His broad background allows him to tailor enforcement strategies to a range of needs. His practice is fo...

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 ...