Mexico: Franchise
Franchising continues to play an increasingly important role in the Mexican legal market, with activity diversifying to encompass a range of industries from hospitality to health and beauty. Our research identifies six exceptional franchise lawyers.
González Calvillo SC has “an accomplished and impressive franchise team”, with four of its members selected for inclusion in our list. Jorge Mondragón heads the franchising and distribution practice group and is revered for his “unrivalled knowledge” and “insightful advice”. The firm’s founding member, Enrique González Calvillo, is a former special representative of the International Franchise Association and is uniformly admired for his “outstanding work”. The “first-class” Alfredo Chávez Goyeneche advises multinational and Mexican companies on a wide range of franchising work and was praised to researchers as “an extremely diligent lawyer”. Pablo Hooper Ramírez’s expertise is widely recognised, having assisted the Mexican House of Congress with several amendments to the country’s franchise regulations. One source commented that he was “a very talented attorney” and “a definite inclusion”.
Gustavo Alcocer, a partner at Olivares & Cía and head of its corporate and commercial practice group, garnered votes for his “invaluable skill for finding practical solutions to complex issues” and was commended as “an incredibly smart lawyer”.
Ramiro R Rangel Sánchez heads the franchise and distribution practice group at Forastieri Abogados SC and has extensive experience advising local and international franchisors and franchisees. His work spans a wide range of industries including restaurant, retail and automotive. He gained votes for his “meticulous attention to detail” and “excellent client relationships”.