Javier Portas Ledesma

Before joining Sánchez Devanny, she practiced eight years in Mexico City as a Law Clerk and Associate of an international law firm. She has rendered advice in mergers and acquisitions, business transaction structuring, corporate restructuring, corporate planning, general corporate law, project finance and real estate. She has advised clients in the preparation of contracts and civil and commercial agreements. She has advised clients in the incorporation of all kinds of companies and as...

José Alberto Núñez González is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. José Alberto, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which José Alberto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fernando Mejía is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law. Fernando, 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 Fernando is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Born January 19, 1963, in Actopan, State of Hidalgo, Mexico. He has more than 37 years of experience practicing law in Mexico, particularly in the area of Environmental Law, Water Law, and Litigation (including Arbitration), including matters in the area of hydrocarbons, electric power, mining, automotive, natural resources, real estate developments and contracts. He focuses primarily on industries and developments with relevant environmental impacts, providing legal assistance and representa...

Diego Gómez-Haro has almost 20 years of experience serving as the lead or local counsel advising a broad range of clients, including private equity funds, financial institutions, venture capital firms, corporate clients, and family offices, in domestic and international transactions in Mexico. He has substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions, including structuring of investment vehicles, asset and stock acquisition and disposition, project developmen...

Margarita Casarín De la Cabada is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Project Finance and Development Practice. Margarita, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Margarita is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michel Zelaya V. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Customs and Excise Law and International Trade and Finance Law. Michel, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrés Mascarua is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Andrés, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrés is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alfonso Gonzalez Torres is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Amparo Law. Alfonso, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alfonso is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

PRACTICE AREAS Joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, foreign investment; national and international government contract bidding process; energy, infrastructure and mining projects. ASSOCIATIONS Barra Mexicana Association. Institute of Energy Law. Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. Association of International Petroleum Negotiators. International Bar Association. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Firm member since 1996; worked as an international consultant in the private sector...