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• Von Wobeser y Sierra strengthens its leadership with a new Executive Committee. Adrián Magallanes and Diego Sierra join the committee, while Luis Burgueño and Fernando Carreño are reaffirmed in their positions. The new members bring proven experience, track record, and leadership.
• Claus von Wobeser, founding partner and a key figure in the Mexican legal profession and international arbitration, transitions to the roles of Honorary Chairman and Of Counsel. From this position, he will continue to actively work on cases and contribute value to the firm and its clients.
• This transition has been carefully planned to ensure continuity and sustainable growth, as well as to consolidate Von Wobeser y Sierra’s position as a leader in the Mexican legal market.

Mexico’s Position at the United Nations

The government of Mexico has submitted a document to the UN General Assembly and Security Council, dated January 13, 2025, rejecting the expansive interpretation of Article 51 of the UN Charter as a basis for justifying the use of force against non-state actors in foreign territory. In its statement, Mexico emphasizes that:

Introduction

With the imminent designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations by the current administration of the United States, Mexican companies and individuals operating in risk zones or directly or indirectly exposed to them may be subject to strict Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations, as well as economic penalties and criminal consequences for acts related to terrorist activities or groups, in addition to the rules specifically applicable against organizations related to drug trafficking. These regulations prohibit any financial or commercial interaction with sanctioned actors; such interactions may include extortion (e.g., “protection fees,” passage fees, or illegal tolls), threats or transactions with suspicious clients, intermediaries, or counterparties in sensitive areas. Failure to comply with these provisions can result in severe legal, financial, and reputational sanctions.

Today, the Mexican Government published a new decree in the Official Gazette of the Federation granting tax incentives as part of the “Plan Mexico”, a national strategy aimed at promoting new investments, driving technological innovation, and strengthening local and regional value chains. This decree seeks to boost job creation and economic development through incentives directed at both domestic and foreign companies.

On 19 December 2024, a Decree published in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF) prohibited the temporary importation of certain goods from the textile and clothing sector. This measure significantly disrupted industry operations, compelling companies to suspend activities and adjust their supply chains due to restricted access to critical inputs. The sector experienced widespread unease, raising concerns about the potential economic consequences of this provision.

On January 10th, 2025, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) published in the Official Federal Gazette (DOF) the updated daily, monthly and annual values of the Measurement and Updating Unit (UMA), with an increase of 4.21%. These new values will come into effect on February 1st. 2025.

On December 24, 2024, an amendment to the Federal Labor Law (“LFT”) regulating digital platform work was published in the Official Federal Gazette (“DOF”). This reform introduces new provisions establishing rights and obligations for both workers and managers of digital platforms (the “Reform”).

New Minimum Wages Effective January 1, 2025.

Dear clients and friends:

We are proud to share that Von Wobeser y Sierra has once again been recognized in GIR 100 2024, an an­nual ranking published by Global In­vestigations Review showcasing the top firms for navigating complex cor­porate investigations worldwide.

On November 27, 2024, the Senate passed a constitutional reform with a qualified majority to expand the list of crimes eligible for mandatory pretrial detention. Originally proposed by former President López Obrador on February 5, 2024, the initiative had already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies.