MEXICO Law and Practice Contributed by: Luis Asali, Omar Colomé, Katia Hernández and Jesús Figueroa, Bufete Asali
14.2 Growth Areas The primary growth area in Mexico for commercial disputes is energy, driven by the rising complexity of commercial transactions in the sector.
nal arbitration agreement or a certified copy of it. If the award or agreement is not in Spanish, the claim- ant must provide an official translation of the docu- ments. In addition, at the claimant’s request, Mexican courts may grant precautionary measures to ensure the effectiveness of the award. 14. Outlook 14.1 Proposals for Dispute Resolution Reform Mexico is implementing significant reforms that are reshaping the dispute resolution framework. • National Code of Civil and Family Procedure (2023): this code standardises procedures across federal and state courts. Although it will not fully come into force until 2027, some cases are already proceeding under its rules. • Judicial reform (2024): constitutional changes led to the removal of existing judges and the intro- duction of judicial elections, representing a total restructuring of the judiciary. This is a significant challenge for the administration of justice in Mexico in the coming years, with the risk of rendering it inefficient and insecure.
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