Pedro Velasco Alvarado
About Pedro Velasco Alvarado
Pedro Velasco Alvarado is a lawyer based in Mexico City, MX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Mexico™ since 2008. Pedro Velasco Alvarado is recognized in the following practice area:
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Labor and Employment Law
Current Firm: Santamarina y Steta SC
Education: Universidad Panamericana, JD, graduated 1972
Location: Mexico City, MX
It takes just a few minutes to optimize your profile for clients looking to engage and lawyers who are ready to refer.
Activate your profile and highlight why your peers recognized in Best Lawyers today.
Nearby Lawyers
Gustavo Galindo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Amparo Law and Arbitration and Mediation. Gustavo, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gustavo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
A longtime Partner at Uhthoff with more than 21 years of experience in diverse areas of Intellectual Property with a strong focus in litigation and a proven leader in contentious matters. An expert IP advisor and counselor focused upon patent and trademark litigation, domain name disputes, and anti-counterfeiting. Xavier holds a Law Degree from Universidad La Salle (Mexico City) and a Postgraduate Degree in Intellectual Property Law from Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM).
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...
CEO & President |P Trademark and Patent Prosecution and Consulting, Trademark and Patent Litigation and Enforcement, Foreign Prosecution and Litigation, Copyrights, Domain Names, Franchising and Licensing, Declarations of Fame and Notoriety. Diego G. Rossi is the founder of Iberbrand® and the Firm's CEO and President. Diego’s background in this area of Law spans over twenty-five years, a time during which he has acquired firsthand knowledge and broad experience in all fields of ...
Guillermo has more than twenty years of experience in tax planning, including taxation of corporate restructuring transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and general tax advice, especially for business and multinational groups with operations in Mexico where he provides advice to achieve fiscal efficiency and provide assistance in developing tax policies for ongoing operations. His experience extends to transfer pricing, including the legal analysis of the implementation of policies, documentati...
PRACTICE AREAS Economic competition and corporate. ASSOCIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS International Bar Association (IBA); Antitrust Committee. American Bar Association (ABA). “Economic Competition: Theory and Practice” Editorial Porrúa (2004); one of the few Mexican books on the subject. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Lecturer on antitrust law at Universidad Panamericana and Universidad Anáhuac. Advises national and international clients on all areas of competition...
Elizabeth Tovar focuses her practice on corporate, M&A, and real estate law. She has advised leading companies, investors, and private equity funds in a wide range of M&A transactions. Her experience also includes advising institutional investors, real estate investment funds, and major companies on all aspects of commercial, residential, retail, and industrial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, development, construction, and joint ventures. Before joining TASC...
León Efrén Jiménez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Competition / Antitrust Law. León Efrén, 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 León Efrén is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With more than 30 years of experience Luis is the head of the M&A and Corporate practice group and co-founder partner of the firm. His practice focuses on Private Equity, Venture Capital and Public, Foreign Investment, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Corporate matters, with emphasis on Real Estate transactions, being a pioneer in Private Equity and Venture Capital, representing capital funds in transactional matters. He is currently a Board Member of the LPD Council of the International B...
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.
Explore and Learn
The Family Law Loophole That Lets Sex Offenders Parent Kids
by Bryan Driscoll
Is the state's surrogacy framework putting children at risk?
Recognizing Legal Leaders: The 2027 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan and Singapore
by Jamilla Tabbara
Market drivers, diversity trends and the elite practitioners shaping the legal landscape.
Best Lawyers 2026: Discover the Honorees in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Spain
by Jamilla Tabbara
A growing international network of recognized legal professionals.
Holiday Pay Explained: Federal Rules and Employer Policies
by Bryan Driscoll
Understand how paid holidays work, when employers must follow their policies and when legal guidance may be necessary.
Can a Green Card Be Revoked?
by Bryan Driscoll
Revocation requires a legal basis, notice and the chance to respond before status can be taken away.
New Texas Family Laws Transform Navigating Divorce, Custody
by Bryan Driscoll
Reforms are sweeping, philosophically distinct and designed to change the way families operate.
How Far Back Can the IRS Audit You?
by Bryan Driscoll
Clear answers on IRS statutes of limitations, recordkeeping and what to do if you are under review.
US Tariff Uncertainty Throws Canada Into Legal Purgatory
by Bryan Driscoll
The message is clear: There is no returning to pre-2025 normalcy.
Can You File Bankruptcy on Credit Cards
by Bryan Driscoll
Understanding your options for relief from overwhelming debt.
Uber’s Staged Accidents Lawsuit a Signal Flare for Future of Fraud Litigation
by Bryan Driscoll
Civil RICO is no longer niche, and corporate defendants are no longer content to play defense.