Gonzalez Calvillo, Febrero 2024 – Following our September 2023 alert (visit here), on January 31, 2024, the Second Section of the Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación (“SCJ“), approved a draft ruling of an amparo appeal issued by Justice Alberto Pérez Dayán, which declared the unconstitutionality of certain provisions of the amendments to the Ley de la Industria …
Gonzalez Calvillo is delighted to extend a cordial invitation to esteemed legal professionals and industry leaders to join us at the highly anticipated IBA MEXICO 2024 annual conference. As a leading law firm in Mexico, we are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of this esteemed event, set to take place at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City from …
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Gonzalez Calvillo, January 22th, 2024 – We acted as legal counsel to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and a group of commercial banks in connection with a senior secured term loan facility extended to Gasoducto de Zapotlanejo, S. de R.L. de C.V. (GAZA), an affiliate of Grupo SIMSA and owner of a natural gas transportation pipeline …
Our counsel Alberto Bustamante reflects on foreign investment, the key role of Mexico and the nearshoring strategy in this article published by LexLatin. Don’t miss his insights on this topic. Read more here.
Our partners Edgar Grajeda and Daniel Morán offer an in-depth analysis of strategies to resolve lease disputes in Mexico in this article published by LexLatin. Learn more here.
On December 28, 2023, the decree by means of which several provisions of the Mexican Securities Market Law (Ley del Mercado de Valores) and the Mexican Investment Funds Law (Ley de Fondos de Inversión) were amended, supplemented and repealed (the “Amendment”), was published in the Mexican Federal Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación). Gonzalez …
January 5th, 2024 – Gonzalez Calvillo celebrates its latest achievement, securing a distinguished spot in the Who’s Who Legal Mexico 2024 ranking. WWL Global Elite Thought Leader Partner WWL Thought Leaders Partners Counsel WWL Recommended Partners Counsel This achievement reflects Gonzalez Calvillo’s unwavering commitment to excellence and delivering top-quality legal services to our clients. We extend …
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Our Partners, Jorge Cervantes and José Ignacio Rivero, in collaboration with Associate Jacinto Avalos, contributed significantly to the development of the Year in Review: Mergers & Acquisitions in Mexico Guide in partnership with Lexology. The thriving M&A sector in Mexico has recently achieved unprecedented levels of activity and appeal, notably within the Latin American landscape. Find out more here.
Our associate Georgina Zavala González has contributed to the magazine Abogado Corporativo in the development of the article ‘What about waste?’ In this article, she delves into one of the most common challenges lawyers face during business audits: waste management. Check the article here.
Gonzalez Calvillo, December 18th, 2023 – Acted as independent counsel to NR Finance México, S.A. de C.V. (“NRFM”) in in the first public offering and issuance of short term certificados bursátiles under their new dual program for MXP$67’439,000 million, listed in the Mexican Stock Exchange (ticker: NRF 00123). The offering process was realized by a bidding …
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Gonzalez Calvillo, December 15th, 2023 – GC acted as counsel to Mexico’s Grupo Alfar, owner of more than 250 clothing and apparel retail stores, including Cuidado con el Perro, Malayerba Optima and Almacenes Garcia, in the multi-million dollar acquisition of C&A’s Mexican operations from COFRA Holding AG. C&A’s business includes a strategic alliance with Bradesco, …
On December 12th, 2023, it was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation the resolution issued by the Council of Representatives of the National Minimum Wage Commission pursuant to which the Mexican government, the labor and business sectors agreed a 20% increase to both the minimum wage and the professional minimum wage, which will …
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Gonzalez Calvillo, December 13th, 2023 – We acted as counsel to Baja Aqua-Farms – leader in bluefin tuna farming, located in the crystal clear ocean waters of Baja California, México – and its shareholders, in the acquisition by certain Investor Consortium comprised of Cultiba Aqua LLC, affiliated entities of Continental Grain Company – a privately held global investor that …
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We are thrilled to share our contribution to the Banking Regulation Guide 2024 in collaboration with Chambers and Partners. This comprehensive guide encompasses vital insights into the prerequisites for acquiring or enhancing control over a bank, incorporating the latest regulatory updates. Our partners, José Ignacio Rivero, Luis Mancera, and Daniel Guaida, in tandem with associate Álvaro Chávez, crafted this …
Gonzalez Calvillo, December 13th, 2023 – We acted as legal counsel to Solvento, as borrower, in the USD$50,000,000.00 “warehouse” facility granted by Lendable – a technology enabled investment and alternatives platform that focuses on global impact alternatives based in the United Kingdom – as lender. The facility, among others, will be used by Solvento to continue …
Explore the insights shared by our partner Jorge Cervantes Trejo, as he delves into the intricacies of the energy sector and its impact on Latin American industries in the next article published by Latin Lawyer: https://bit.ly/47sXdpI
In her article for the Sonora Mining Cluster, our advisor Paola Hernández delves into the vital importance of integrating ESG factors in the management of mining companies. Check the full article, here.
November 14th, 2023 – (Mexico City/Monterrey). All of us at Gonzalez Calvillo (“GC”), a leading law firm based in Mexico City, are pleased to announce the opening of our new office in Monterrey, Nuevo León within the first trimester of 2024. With this added footprint, we will further expand our capabilities to continue providing world-class legal …
November 3rd, 2023 – Gonzalez Calvillo, a leading firm, is delighted to announce that some team members have been recognized for their exceptional expertise in a range of practice areas in the prestigious LACCA Approved 2024 rankings. This recognition reaffirms the status of our practitioners as distinguished leaders in their respective fields, a testament to …
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November 1st, 2023 – Gonzalez Calvillo is proud to announce its latest accolade as it secures a prominent position in the 2024 Leaders League Guide. This recognition encompasses multiple practice areas, reaffirming the firm’s commitment to excellence and its outstanding legal services. Leaders League, has once again acknowledged Gonzalez Calvillo’s industry-leading expertise, cementing its status as …
Don’t miss our latest collaboration with The Legal Industry Reviews! Our partner, Daniel Guaida, and counsel, Lucía Fernández, explain the importance of how Open Banking is transforming the financial industry and opening new opportunities for innovation and personalization of financial services. Check the full article here.
Don’t miss our latest collaboration with The Legal Industry Reviews! Our Business Development Director, Hugo Peña, delves into the considerations related to the phenomenon of Third Party Funding in Mexico. Check the article here.
Gonzalez Calvillo, October 27th, 2023 .- We represented AUO Corporation (“AUO”), a Taiwanese company world-leading innovator in display technologies and innovations, in the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH (“Behr-Hella”), a joint venture between MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG and HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, dedicated to climate control and thermal …
Gonzalez Calvillo is elated to receive prestigious recognition once again in The Legal 500’s 2024 Latin America Guide. This accolade underscores our enduring excellence and leadership across a wide range of practice areas in the legal industry and the Mexican market. Our firm has achieved impressive rankings across a diverse range of practice areas. Notably, …
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Gonzalez Calvillo, October 23rd, 2023.– On October 20th, 2023, the Decree amending several articles to the General Law of Business Organizations was published in the Mexican Federal Official Gazette. The aim of these amendments is to regulate the possibility of holding Shareholders’ or Quota Holders’ Meetings, as well as Board of Directors or Managers, by …
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We’re thrilled to share the latest insights from José Ignacio Rivero, our esteemed partner at Gonzalez Calvillo. According to him, Mexico’s M&A market is set to maintain a ‘robust’ level of activity in 2024, defying the typical slowdown associated with election years. Furthermore, José Ignacio points out that nearshoring is expected to be a key …
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Gonzalez Calvillo, October 19th, 2023.– On October 11th, 2023, a “Decree granting tax incentives to key sectors of the export industry consisting of the immediate deduction of the investment in new fixed assets and the additional deduction of training expenses” (the “Decree”) was published in the Federal Official Gazette (DOF, per its acronym in Spanish). …
Gonzalez Calvillo, October 18th, 2023.- On May 19th, 2021, the “Decree amending the Thirteenth Transitory Article of the Hydrocarbons Law, published in the National Official Gazette on August 11, 2014” was published in the Federal Official Gazette (the “Decree”). The Decree revoked the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“CRE”) power to subject Petróleos Mexicanos (“Pemex”) or its subsidiares to …
Gonzalez Calvillo, October 18th, 2023.- We acted as independent counsel to HIR Casa (Bienes Programados), through Banco Invex as trustee and as borrower, in the structuring and implementation of a structured loan for MXP$1 billion entered into with International Finance Corporation (IFC), as lender. In addition, Banco Invex acted as trustee of the vehicle executing …
Discover how Blockchain can drive a sustainable future in this article published by Abogado Corporativo. Our counsel, Enrique Muñoz, shares his reflections on the benefits and challenges that this innovative technology can offer the environment. Check the full article here.
Our partner Luis Enrique Cervantes and associate Alonzo Bolaños analyze in this LexLatin article the importance of implementing a labor relations area to guarantee constant communication and the adequate dissemination of labor rights under the T-MEC, thus avoiding a Labor Mechanism . Rapid Response System (MLRR). Full article here.
We’re pleased to announce our participation with ICLG on the development of the Private Equity Laws and Regulations Mexico 2023 guide. In this collaboration, our partners, Jorge Cervantes, Daniel Guaida and Bernardo Reyes Retana together with our associate Jerónimo Ramos are focusing on and delving deep into one of the most compelling factors driving private equity transactions in Mexico. To access the full …
We’re thrilled to announce our latest collaboration with The Law Reviews. Our partner Daniel Guaida, along with associate Álvaro Chávez, have crafted an insightful chapter for The Virtual Currency Regulation Review guide. This comprehensive publication delves into essential aspects of legal and regulatory frameworks governing virtual currencies, focusing on relevant securities and banking laws. Access …
We highlight the recent interview of our partner Hernando Becerra for Energía Estratégica Mexico, where he addresses the crucial importance of establishing a solid legal framework in the energy sector. This approach is essential to encourage investment and the continued development of renewable projects in Mexico. Get more information here.
We highlight the recent interview of our partner Hernando Becerra for Energía Estratégica Mexico, where he addresses the crucial importance of establishing a solid legal framework in the energy sector. This approach is essential to encourage investment and the continued development of renewable projects in Mexico. Get more information here.
Just released: Your must-read guide published by Chambers and Partners, covering the latest legal insights on petroleum ownership, national oil & gas companies, and private investment in energy operations! Our exceptional partners Jorge Cervantes and Diana Pineda, along with counsel Julia González and associate Pedro Lladó, have expertly provided valuable insights. Dive in for more details here.
Our partner Cristina Massa presents an unmissable analysis of the entertainment industry in her latest article published by El Economista. She discovers the phenomenon that marked the massive return of spectators to movie theaters with Barbenheimer, one of the most significant events of recent months. Additionally, she explores the uses of Artificial Intelligence in this …
Our esteemed partner, Hernando Becerra, has been featured in the latest Latin Lawyer publication. In this insightful piece, Hernando shares his expertise on infrastructure development for new manufacturing plants, highlighting the pivotal role of law firms in navigating this crucial aspect. For more details, click here.
Do you know the scope of this new technology? In this interesting article, our partner Alberto Pliego interacts with the tool developed by OpenAI to share his impressions regarding the possible violation of intellectual property rights when using information provided by ChatGPT. Consult his article here.
Don’t miss this interesting article published by LexLatin, where our partner Gonzalo Vargas and our advisor Paola Hernández analyze the growing interest of companies in the lithium market in Latin America and the regulations surrounding this industry! Discover the details and legal implications here.
Don’t miss this new article published by LexLatin where our advisor Lucia Fernandez addresses the laws that regulate the use of ethics in artificial intelligence. Furthermore, she highlights that adequate regulations for AI must consider its inherent risks and be based on the principles of transparency, control and impartiality, in addition to ethics. Check the …
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Our partners Jorge Cervantes and Diana Pineda, along with associate Pedro Lladó and with the support of Carolina González, have contributed to the Mexico Chapter of The Energy Regulation and Markets Review, published by The Law Reviews. In this chapter, they discuss the challenges faced by Mexico’s energy sector in recent years. Their valuable insights shed light on the evolving …
In this interesting article, our partner Bernardo Reyes Retana, in collaboration with LexLatin, analyzes the recent reform of the Securities Market Law in Mexico and highlights how this opening opens new opportunities for investors. Don’t miss this expert perspective on the legal and financial field! Read the full post here.
Our counsel Paola Hernández Villalvazo has shared her analysis in an exclusive article for LexLatin about the recent Reform to the Mining Law. She informs us about the prohibitions and heavy sanctions that will now be applied in the sector. Learn more here.
This Pride month, our partner Luis Enrique Cervantes shares his perspective on labor laws and discrimination towards the LGBTTTIQ+ community in an article published by LexLatin. He discovers why promoting equality and inclusion in the workplace is crucial to creating a fair and respectful work environment. Access the full article for an in-depth look at …
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Our partner, Bernardo Reyes Retana, shares his perspective on the proposal to reform the Securities Market Law in El Economista. He highlights that this new article paves the way towards comprehensive secondary regulation on ESG, gender and sustainability. Access the full article here.
Our partner, Alberto Pliego, and law clerk, María Fernanda Ramos wrote an article for The Legal Industry Reviews, where they explore how new technologies can be used to protect intellectual property in the digital world, and how this can affect the art industry. Check the article here.
In this interview, Rodrigo Rojas, Partner at Gonzalez Calvillo, provides us with his experience and knowledge about the various programs, permits and authorizations necessary to operate in the export industry in a formal and effective manner. Access the full article by clicking here.
Our partner Daniel Guaida and counsel Lucía Fernández collaborated on The Law Reviews guide to Financial Technology in Mexico. This chapter provides an overview of the fintech environment in Mexico, including legislation and regulations. To learn more, click here.
Our partners José Ignacio Rivero, Daniel Guaida and Bernardo Reyes Retana Krieger, along with associate Jacinto Avalos Capin, collaborated with Chambers and Partners to create the Fintech 2023 guide. This comprehensive guide provides an overview of the Mexican financial technology sector, including its development, regulations, institutions, and other important concepts. To learn more about this …
Our Partner Alfredo Chavez Goyeneche and Associate Joaquin Alcalá Cuellar have collaborated with The Law Reviews on the guide “The Real Estate Law Review Mexico Chapter”. Their comprehensive guide covers everything from the legal framework to foreign investments and Real Estate developments. With their extensive experience in the industry, they provide valuable insights that can …
In his article for LexLatin, our partner Luis Enrique Cervantes highlights the importance of reviewing companies’ labor structures to avoid possible sanctions and labor conflicts, and to guarantee the well-being of employees and the long-term success of companies. Access the full article here.
Our Partners Jorge Cervantes Trejo and José Ignacio Rivero along with Senior Associate Jacinto Avalos Capin share their perspective about significant transactions, key trends and recent activity in Mexico in the Mergers & Acquisitions Review guide by The Law Reviews. Access to the full chapter here.
Our Partner Diana Pineda and Counsel Julia González contributed to an article for Energía a Debate magazine where they share their vision for 2023 in reference to the decline of NAFTA. Access the full article here.
