On August 15, Chambers Latin America published its list of rankings for Mexico, evaluating a total of 105 law firms. EC Legal Rubio Villegas was classified in Band 1 in International Trade, with a total of 4 partners recognized as Notable Practitioners. The firm was also classified in Band 3 for its Labour & Employment area, with one partner classified as a Notable Practitioner.
Below you can find the information published by Chambers Latin America:
What the team is known for Top-tier international trade department with core expertise advising on trade measures including anti-dumping investigations, countervailing duties and safeguard investigations and proceedings. Exhibits market-leading knowledge on a range of free trade agreement-related issues, including Mexico’s IMMEX and Prosec programmes. Regularly instructed by esteemed clients in the technology, natural resources and retail industries, with AAA Sales & Engineering, Kapstone Paper and Lipman Family Farms featuring as new client wins.
Strengths Impressed clients enthuse: “It is a genuine pleasure to do business with them. They are very well informed their familiarity with NAFTA is particularly impressive.”
Another commentator lists “punctuality, precision and efficiency” as evidence of the team’s “first-rate client service.”
Notable practitioners
Esteemed practitioner Eduardo David Garcia‘s international trade practice maintains a solid focus on trade remedies matters, centring on anti-dumping investigations and litigation. He also offers international and domestic clients advice on free trade agreements and rules of origin.
Felipe Mendoza Vidal remains extremely active across a variety of international trade matters, maintaining a strong focus on customs compliance issues surrounding NAFTA and Mexico’s IMMEX programme. Clients benefit from his additional experience leading complex litigation cases for high-profile clients. He is deemed “a well-recognised player” by peers.
Praised for his tax and customs work, Fernando Holguin Casas receives positive feedback from clients. They say: “To this day, I remain very satisfied with the service that Fernando provides. He always responds quickly, taking the time to personalise his advice for each client. Above all, he is assertive and reliable.”
Juan Carlos Partida Poblador is highly regarded for his expertise in anti-dumping and countervailing duties, according to one client: “He really is excellent. His level of commitment and professionalism is, without question, top-notch.” Market commentators also highlight him as a top-tier practitioner, saying: “For any NAFTA or dumping matters that need litigation, I would go straight to Juan Carlos. He has remained top in this sector. I would always go to him.”
