We are a multidisciplinary group of lawyers with over 100 years of collective experience in the successful application of our discipline and a lean business model.
Assembla guides its clients in strategically navigating the legal business and transactional ecosystem, enabling them to seize opportunities, achieve milestones, and reach solutions through innovative legal strategies.
We represent a crucial point in the legal narrative, always seeking to influence the common good as we defend and protect the interests of those who entrust us with their cause.
Team
Adrián del Paso
Partner
Alejandra Gutiérrez
Partner
Alfonso Razú
Partner
Andrés Nieto
Partner
Juan Miguel Martínez
Partner
Sofía Gómez
Partner
Ana Canales
Manager
Arturo Retana
Associate
Bernardo Espinosa
Counsel
Carlos Bocanegra
Associate
Diego Maurer
Counsel
Fernando Zendejas
Of Counsel
Gerardo Lazcano
Law Clerk
Juan Carlos Román
Law Clerk
Marco Aranda
Of Counsel
Mauricio Sandoval
Counsel
Paulina Aparicio
Associate
Regina Soto
Law Clerk
Rodrigo Estrada
Associate
Valeria Martínez
Law Clerk
Capabilities
We provide expert legal representation and advice to individuals and organizations seeking redress for disputes arising from administrative decisions or actions taken by public authorities. Our team of experienced attorneys is well-versed in the legal framework and regulations governing administrative litigation in Mexico. We understand the intricacies of the administrative court system and can guide our clients through the entire process.
Our team of experienced attorneys is well-versed in the key elements of antitrust law in Mexico. We provide a wide range of legal services in Antitrust matters. Our team has excelled in navigating complex legal consultancy related to monopolistic practices, market power abuse and unfair competition, as well as in leading merger control filings, and investigation processes before the Mexican Antitrust Authority.
Our team has extensive experience in using both arbitration and mediation processes to settle a wide range of disputes. By utilizing these alternative methods, our clients benefit from more flexibility, cost and time efficiencies, and better amicable resolution strategies, avoiding the extended timings, customary delays and formalities often associated with traditional court proceedings.
We assist our clients to address and implement the rapidly evolving regulations related to AI, Data and Digital Law. Our team, has advised multiple companies in the implementation of these technologies for internal corporate government, business development, product creation, and for commercial documents and transactions. Our team is constantly educated to keep up to speed for the rapidly evolving legal framework.
Our team has extensive experience in assisting clients in establishing and operating banking institutions in Mexico. From traditional banking to Fintech companies, we guide them through the licensing process, ensuring compliance with the specific requirements set by the Mexican Securities Market Law and the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) and other regulatory authorities. We also provide comprehensive advice on prudential regulations, including capital adequacy requirements, risk management, corporate governance, liquidity ratios and innovative products.
We assist companies and individuals in navigating the complex procedures and requirements for declaring bankruptcy, restructuring debts, and seeking protection from creditors. With a thorough understanding of Mexican bankruptcy law, we offer a range of options for clients facing financial distress, including voluntary petitions for insolvency, restructuring plans, and liquidation processes. Our firm also protects the rights of creditors and ensures proper payment hierarchy in bankruptcy proceedings.
Our team is constantly and permanently being educated with the latest applications of blockchain and crypto technologies in Mexico and abroad. The local government recognizes its potential benefits in supply chain management, public administration, and voting systems. While specific regulations for blockchain technology are still in development, our firm stays current to provide comprehensive legal assistance.
Our team is well-versed in the Mexican Securities Market Law and the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) regulations. Our expertise involves: Regulatory Framework, Securities Offerings, Disclosure and Reporting, Market Abuse, Investor Protection and Enforcement.
We have extensive experience representing clients in local courts, where most civil and commercial disputes are held in Mexico. We also handle cases that fall under the jurisdiction of federal courts, especially those with federal or international components.
In Assembla, we cater to diverse parties involved in civil and commercial litigation, including individuals, corporations, and combinations thereof. Our services cover disputes between businesses and/or individuals.
Our team helps clients understand their obligations as public officials or private entities to prevent and detect corrupt practices, including investigations. Corporate governance is another area where we provide guidance and training. We ensure that Mexican companies comply with the corporate governance requirements outlined in the law, including, inter alia, the General Law of Business Corporations, Securities Market Law, Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Bribery Regulations. For international companies, our team has advised in the application of internal regulations that promote the local compliance to foreign regulations, such as FCPA (US) and Anti-Bribery Act (UK). Our services help promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in corporate decision-making processes.
We specialize in Constitutional Law in Mexico, focusing on the protection of the multiple array of human rights set forth in the Mexican Constitution. We offer additional comprehensive legal services encompassing the various elements of constitutional law in Mexico.
Our law firm specializes in Consumer Protection Law in Mexico, also known as Ley Federal de Protección al Consumidor. This comprehensive set of regulations protects consumer rights and promotes fair business practices. Our experienced team is dedicated to safeguarding the consumers and business interests when promoting, buying and selling goods and services. Our team is able to scrutinize regulated contracts to identify any unfair clauses that may be declared null and void, as well as cause the relevant contract registrations, if applicable.
Our law firm specializes in corporate law in Mexico, which encompasses the laws and regulations that govern the formation, operation, reformation, dissolution, and governance of corporations and other business entities in the country. Our team has wide experience in designing efficient corporate vehicles for diverse business transactions, each with a unique need. The legal framework for corporate law in Mexico is primarily governed by the General Law of Commercial Companies and other relevant laws such as the Federal Civil Code, the Securities Market Law, and the Foreign Investment Law. Understanding these laws is crucial for ensuring compliance and avoiding legal issues.
As legal experts in this field, we assist companies in understanding and fulfilling their legal obligations and on implementing actions beyond the law to become a good corporate citizen. In such regard, we assist our clients to foster sustainability, promote diversity, equality and inclusion and manage community engagement through their governance and policies, as well as to address them through their supply chains.
With a deep understanding of the legal framework governing this industry, our team is well- equipped to navigate the rapidly evolving complex laws, regulations, and policies to promote sustainability, environmental protection, investment attraction, and efficient production and distribution of energy resources.
Our expertise encompasses a wide range of services within the sector, including the recent energy reforms that have opened Mexico's energy industry to private investment and competition. We are well-versed in the changes made to the Mexican Constitution, establishing regulatory bodies, and the opening of oil, gas, and electricity sectors to private players.
Assembla has a highly specialized and recognized team dedicated to environmental and water legislation in Mexico, including consulting, strategic projects and permitting, litigation and related transactional advice. With an in-depth understanding of this intricate, cross- discipline and concurrent legal field and framework governing environmental issues in Mexico, we provide comprehensive services to clients seeking effective solutions in this important and complex field, having as an ultimate commitment a sustainable approach towards doing business in Mexico.
Our team has wide expertise that extends to environmental, social and governance matters and related laws in Mexico, including their relationship with finance and the new global trends on doing responsible business. We conform a multipractice specialized team to attend our clients on legal aspects related to ESG matters or components.
Our team of experienced attorneys understands the intricacies of the Financial Services Law. It can assist financial institutions, banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies, and other non-bank financial entities in obtaining the necessary licenses and authorizations from the regulatory authority, the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV). We guide regulatory compliance in the daily operations of these institutions, as well as in capital adequacy, risk management, and internal controls, helping our clients operate within the legal boundaries set by the law. We also advise on market conduct, ensuring fair competition and transparency in financial markets while preventing fraudulent or deceptive practices.
Enacted in 2018, this law promotes innovation, competition, and financial inclusion while safeguarding consumer rights and preventing money laundering. Our team has wide experience in the core points of the Fintech Regulations and can assist Fintech companies in navigating its requirements. We ensure that new companies entering into the Fintech market, current players and companies developing these products have the necessary legal certainty and regulatory oversight to carry out their business operations effectively. Our expertise facilitates financial innovation, fosters competition, and promotes financial inclusion.
We provide expert guidance on the legal framework for Labor Law in Mexico, and we can help companier with a variety of labor-related issues, including:
Contract negotiations and disputes, severance packages and benefits, employment agreements and disputes, health and safety regulations, collective bargaining and union disputes, work-related injuries and compensation claims, compliance with labor laws and regulations, mediation and arbitration services, etc.
We focus on the country's vast legal framework covering a wide number of regulated industries under the health stance, including drugs, medical devices, chemicals and a comprehensive array of additional products and regulated services. Given the complexity of undertaking commercial activities under strict legal compliance with these products and services in Mexico, most importantly due their governmental control and associated commercialization requirements (mostly under COFEPRIS), we are proud to offer our clients specialized and value-added advice in this field.
We provide expert and creative legal assistance in navigating the legal framework governing the process of merging companies, acquiring businesses, and consolidating operations through diverse business models, including Joint Ventures. Our team is well-versed in the General Law of Commercial Companies and the Federal Economic Competition Law, which primarily regulate M&A transactions in Mexico. We work closely with the Federal Economic Competition Commission and the National Banking and Securities Commission, the governing bodies overseeing M&A transactions.
Our team is well-versed in the key aspects of this field, and we aim to ensure the transparency, compliance, and protection of our clients' investments. By working closely with regulatory bodies and leveraging our extensive knowledge, we assist private equity and venture capital firms in navigating the complexities of Mexican law. Our services encompass defining and differentiating between private equity and venture capital, ensuring compliance with regulations and legal structures, meeting capital requirements and obtaining necessary authorizations, upholding investor protection and adhering to disclosure requirements, facilitating regulatory approvals for substantial transactions, navigating tax incentives and beneficial policies, managing exits and liquidations, and providing comprehensive advice tailored to individual circumstances.
We specialize in public law (administrative) in Mexico, which encompasses the legal relationship between the government and its citizens and the framework for public institutions. With an thorough understanding of the Mexican Constitution and its underlying legal administrative framework, we navigate the intricate government structure, ensuring the protection of individual rights. Our expertise covers the three levels of government - federal, state, and municipal - understanding the distinct powers and faculties assigned to each of them.
We provide expert guidance on the legal framework for the country's ownership, acquisition, and disposition of real property. We can assist you with: Foreign Ownership, Fideicomiso, Public Registry and Contracts. We are experts on Due Diligence where we prioritize comprehensive due diligence to safeguard our clients' interests. Through property inspections, appraisals, and analysis of the property's legal status, we ensure a thorough investment evaluation. Our team can assist in hiring professional services, including lawyers, real estate agents, or advisors, to support you throughout the process.
Assembla stands for no strength without unity. It represents dynamism and collaborative guidance, blending integrity with legal precision to establish a new equilibrium and enduring legacy.
Pillars
Legal clarity through collaborative excellence.
We firmly believe in the synergy of our combined talent and experience by conducting ourselves with integrity, at all times, to contribute consistently to overall improvement. We are stronger because we are united.
Collaboration
We work together to achieve common goals, combining our efforts, expertise, and resources for effective problem- solving. This involves open communication, cooperation, and shared responsibilities, fostering teamwork and synergy.
Excellence
We pursue outstanding quality, aiming for the highest standards and consistently delivering exceptional results. Setting a benchmark for others, we positively shape and impact the market.
Innovation
We are committed to providing excellent legal services to our clients by maintaining an innovative mindset and the utmost ethical use of generative artificial intelligence and other technologies for the legal profession.
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)
We believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive team not only enriches our perspectives but also strengthens our ability to provide comprehensive legal solutions. At the core of our values stands our commitment to creating a healthy work environment that thrives on equality, respect, and collaboration.
Our duty is to go above and beyond, not only as lawyers, but as trusted legal advisors.
Contact us
MEXICO CITY
The Summit
Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1196, 15th floor, Lomas de Santa Fe,
05348, Cuajimalpa, Mexico City, Mexico.
MERIDA
Magnia Corporate Center
Calle 15 No. 503, por 18 y 22, PH 06, Altabrisa,
97130, Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico.
