MEXICO Law and Practice Contributed by: Luis Asali, Omar Colomé, Katia Hernández and Jesús Figueroa, Bufete Asali
Bufete Asali was founded in 2012 by Luis and Jorge Asali, and has swiftly become one of Mexico’s lead- ing dispute resolution firms. The practice spans commercial arbitration and civil, commercial, ad- ministrative and constitutional litigation, defined by a strategic understanding of clients’ business ob- jectives and tailored advocacy. Asali has secured victories in hundreds of cases, including landmark precedents and one of the largest arbitral awards
ever enforced against the Mexican government. Dedicated exclusively to dispute resolution, the firm delivers unmatched specialisation and often collabo- rates seamlessly with transactional teams to provide comprehensive client protection. Its lawyers trained at top law schools in Mexico and abroad, and are recognised for their precision, creativity and results, frequently working on a success-fee basis and en- gaging in high-impact pro bono litigation.
Authors
Luis Asali is the managing partner and co-founder of Asali, and has over 20 years’ experience in complex commercial dispute resolution. He has successfully led strategies in more than 300 cases across civil,
Katia Hernández is an associate at Asali and is involved in complex litigation and international arbitration matters, with a particular focus on the construction, maritime and corporate sectors. She graduated with honours
commercial, administrative and constitutional litigation, appearing before all levels of Mexican courts, including the Supreme Court. Luis also represents clients in international arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, CAM, CANACO and UNCITRAL rules. Recognised by Chambers and Partners, he is praised as a “true strategist” whose integrity and client focus deliver outstanding results. He also teaches at leading Mexican universities.
from the Faculty of Law at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and pursued further studies at the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris. She previously worked at a leading competition law firm, handling high-profile cases before Mexican antitrust and constitutional authorities. Katia has also published articles on constitutional law and is an active member of the pro bono legal office of the Ilustre y Nacional Colegio de Abogados de México.
Omar Colomé joined Asali in 2014 and became a partner in 2024. He specialises in complex litigation and arbitration involving maritime, corporate, financial, insurance, telecommunications, energy and
Jesús Figueroa joined Asali in 2023 and specialises in civil, commercial and constitutional dispute resolution. He has extensive experience in complex litigation and arbitration across sectors including real estate,
natural resources disputes. He has acted as both counsel and arbitrator in proceedings under ICC, LCIA and CANACO rules, and has advised foreign investors in investment arbitrations against Mexico. Admitted in Mexico and New York, Omar holds an LLM from the University of Chicago and a JD from the Escuela Libre de Derecho. He previously worked with the ICC International Court of Arbitration in New York, and is a published author on arbitration law.
maritime, insurance, construction and waste management. Recent matters include representing a company in a dispute with a public trust over a major sports complex and advising a client on a high-value insurance claim. Jesús also represents journalists in cases involving property rights and freedom of speech. He earned his law degree from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, where he served as a research assistant in constitutional law.
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