Santamarina y Steta

Santamarina y Steta fields a litigation department whose 'analytical skills stand out', according to clients. Reflecting the depth of the firm’s full-service offering, the litigation group handles a wide variety of disputes, from IP cases and bankruptcy, to contractual conflicts and tort law. Cross-border matters are a particular focus of the group, whose practitioners demonstrate particular capability in administrative disputes against government entities across a range of industries. Two partners oversee the practice group: civil and commercial litigation specialist Roberto Fernández del Valle (in Mexico City), who handles real estate disputes, portfolio recovery, contractual compliance, class actions, shareholder conflicts, and civil liability and moral damages; and Monterrey-based Carlos Brehm, who focuses on civil and commercial litigation, along with contentious bankruptcy matters. Both also handle arbitration and other ADR modalities.. At associate level, José Antonio Moreno handles civil and commercial litigation, along with commercial insolvency proceedings. Former practice co-head, 30-year veteran Carlos Olvera, left to establish his own firm in March 2024, taking associate Michelle Grayeb with him.