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Muñiz believes will see dynamic do business in Mexico to seek García Alcocer.
activity in 2018, helped by a expert advice: “Mexico can be a The firm is very
relatively new competition law, complex market at times, espe- well positioned to
which “is modern, works and is cially for new investors. It is very assist corporations
constantly changing to adapt to important to be well backed up that trade disputes
reality,” he states. by a law firm that can provide between Mexico
“Mexico has always received the right guidance — especially and the U.S. may
foreign investment with open when it comes to litigation.” affect. “We’ve been
arms and has always treated Hegewisch’s father, Everardo advising many inter-
investors in a fair way. It will con- A. Hegewisch, founded the national companies Angel M. Junquera Fernando Hegewisch
tinue like that,” Cervantes Muñiz company in 1959. It is dedicated wishing to invest in Sepúlveda, Lawyer D. I., Lawyer and
adds, highlighting that numer- to litigation and consultation in Mexico who come and Partner, Partner, Hegewisch
ous international investors have civil, commercial and financial to us looking for Junquera y Forcada Abogados
been able to take advantage of matters, including national and advice on possible
this openness in sectors as var- international arbitration. It is also scenarios that may arise from instead to take on delicate cases
ied as financial services, bank- internationally recognized, with the current economic policy of and ensuring personal attention
ing, mining, automobiles and the Legal 500 ranking it as one of the U.S.,” notes García Alcocer. to our clients at all times.”
tourism. Mexico’s best firms for dispute In fact, many of its clients are As an experienced legal advi-
No shift in policies, he says, resolution. currently foreign individuals and sor to foreign investors, Gar-
will change the size of the oppor- Finance is a specialty, with international companies. cía Alcocer is adamant about
tunities in the country: “The Hegewisch authorized as a legal As for the firm’s growth strat- Mexico’s potential: “Today is
beaches will still be here, and so auditor of stockbroking compa- egy, García Alcocer says they it probably the best time to invest
will the land, the factories and nies, but the firm has up to ten has no plans for opening new in Mexico. Obviously the Trump
the workforce.” other attorneys, who have indi- offices because “the reality is factor and this year’s elections in
Cervantes Sainz has a “great vidual specializations. that clients are already coming Mexico represent risks. But the
business mix of corporate trans- “We are a boutique law firm to us.” Indeed, so keen is he to risks are transitory, and the fact
actional work, mergers and with a proven reputation over preserve the boutique quality is, a solid Mexican economy will
acquisitions, project finance, years of practice, with national of the firm that “major growth is always be an attraction for for-
energy, litigation and so on,” and international clients,” says not our principal goal, preferring eign investments.”
details Cervantes Muñiz. It Hegewisch. “I personally take
also has a reputation for being care of all my clients and all cases
Whatever
focused on retaining quality go through my hands, which I
control over the services it offers believe is key for the success of your need, our
experienced Law
and, as a result, it assists many of
Firm, with an
both our clients and the firm.”
the foreign investors coming into international client
Mexico. Now Is the Time to Invest base and offices
“Around 30%-40% of our cli- Another top lawyer, José Antonio in Mexico City,
ents are international, mainly García Alcocer, founded García Cancun and Bajio,
from the U.S.,” he says. When Alcocer Abogados over 30 years can help.
meeting potential clients, he is ago, and today heads a team of • Complex and sophisticated
happy to tell them: “Come to 15 lawyers and support staff. civil, commercial,
antitrust and securities
me, because in this country the Since its foundation, the firm litigation
law exists and it works in favor of has been boutique in nature and
• Aviation as well
those who know how to use it.” in recent years has focused on as aircraft finance
Fernando Hegewisch D. I., developing a solid arbitration • Bank, stock exchange
lawyer and partner at Hegewisch practice. “We always recom- and financial
Abogados, agrees that it is mend the client to negotiate first • Economic competition
important for those looking to before choosing litigation,” says • Corporate and mercantile
• Energy
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Real estate
The solution to commercial, financial • Insolvency and
and civil litigation issues in Mexico restructuring
• Labor
Jose Ma Ibarrán No 29 Col San Jose Insurgentes,
Mexico City, Mexico
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