Jose Manuel Martinez Maldonado

Luis has more than 20 years of experience in the labor and employment practice, supporting international corporations with local investments in Mexico, in connection with all kinds of legal compliance. His main clients include some of the worldwide leading companies from the industries related with electronics, publicity, toys, fashion and others. During the past Federal Administration, he has consolidated as an essential advisor for the energy, oil and gas sectors, leading important projects...

Carlos Freaner’s practice focuses on real estate, commercial finance and business transactions in Mexico, particularly real estate investment, development and leasing, secured lending, M&A, joint ventures and corporate counseling. Carlos regularly represents U.S. and Mexico-based developers, builders, hospitality groups, manufacturers and investment firms on a variety of ventures across Mexico. Carlos was born and raised in Mexico. He obtained his law degree (J.D. equivalent) from t...

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...

Juan Carlos Torra Lozano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Juan Carlos practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Juan Carlos Torra Lozano since 2025. 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 Juan Carlos Torra Lozano 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...

María José Jiménez Neria is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative Law, Amparo Law and Competition / Antitrust Law. María José practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized María José Jiménez Neria 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 María José Jiménez Neria is held by other law...

Eduardo Medina Zapata is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Eduardo practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Eduardo Medina Zapata 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 Eduardo Medina Zapata is held by other lawyers.

Fernando has 30 years of experience in Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy, Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation. He is admitted to practice in New York and in the federal courts of the 2nd Circuit of the United States. He is a mediator before the Superior Court of Justice of the Federal District, as well as a conciliator and trustee before the Federal Institute of Specialists in Commercial Insolvency. Since 1998 he has been a managing partner of the Dispute Resolution area. Fernando has experien...

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...

Fernando Orrantia Dworak focuses his practice in the real estate, commercial and corporate law aspects of clients participating in diverse industries, including port services, petrochemical, and hospitality services, advising clients in complex international joint venture operations, mergers, acquisition and divestitures of operations and assets, as well as domestic and cross border financing related to his client’s activities. Mr. Orrantia also advises clients in the environmental aspe...