Mexico’s position as the United States’ second-largest export market and third-largest source of imports underscores its significance in global commerce. With our bilingual lawyers licensed in Mexico and key US jurisdictions, Morgan Lewis brings decades of experience to helping clients capitalize on Mexico’s highly developed business and manufacturing sectors and extensive free-trade network.
Transactional Excellence
Our team’s multifaceted understanding of Mexican business culture and the regulatory landscape enables us to deliver smooth execution of sophisticated deals. We work closely with clients from the United States, Mexico, Latin America, and around the world to identify opportunities and mitigate risks across this dynamic market. We advise on:
- Complex cross-border transactions, including M&A and a wide variety of other business deals
- Structuring joint ventures and real estate arrangements tailored specifically to the Mexican market
- Capital markets transactions and investment management strategies
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
We help clients navigate the intricate web of local and international regulations affecting business operations in Mexico, the United States, and around the world. Our proactive approach to problem solving across even the most disparate laws and regulations is focused on mitigating compliance issues before they arise. Our practice includes assisting with and providing legal counsel on:
- Thorough investigations involving the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
- Labor and employment law matters that blend Mexican, US, and other international human resource best practices, including immigration
- Antitrust issues and competitive business tactics across all types of local, regional, and international operational imperatives
Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support
Our litigators combine local insight with global perspective to safeguard client interests across various dispute resolution forums in Mexico, the United States, and internationally. We believe in advocacy that aligns with our clients’ business objectives and conserves their resources. Our team defends business clients faced with disputes involving:
- Insurance and reinsurance claims, including arbitration proceedings
- IP conflicts, cybersecurity and privacy issues, and data breaches
- Appellate practice before US federal and state courts
Energy & Infrastructure
We draw upon our extensive and proven skill and longevity of involvement in Mexico’s evolving energy sector to support clients in seizing opportunities while overcoming the obstacles to progress associated with development initiatives. Our lawyers guide clients through:
- Liquefied natural gas projects and pipeline bids and project execution
- Participating in Mexico’s energy sector reforms
- Structuring political-risk insurance for large infrastructure initiatives
Financial Services & Real Estate
Our team’s legal erudition, financial acumen, and market intelligence result in tailored solutions for complex transactions across Mexico’s active financial and real estate sectors. We are known and valued for our proven ability to facilitate:
- Note issuances and secured loan facilities
- Investments in distressed assets and consumer loans
- Real estate development projects and related financing efforts
