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Global Arbitration Review 100 (GAR 100) - Review & Analysis of Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C., One of the Top firms in the World
February, 2014
Latin Lawyer 250, singles out Von Wobeser y Sierra's arbitration practice as one of the best options in Mexico.

The Mexican firm's expert evidence helped KBR enforce an eye-popping US$465 million award against Pemex in the US courts.

GAR's sister guide to law firms in Latin America, Latin Lawyer 250, singles out Von Wobeser y Sierra's arbitration practice as one of the best options in Mexico - thanks, largely, it says, to the impressive international profile of the firm's founder, Claus von Wobeser. It's hard to disagree. On top of multiple bar association roles, von Wobeser is a vice president of the ICC Court and regularly sits as arbitrator in commercial and investor-state disputes. He has lately been on ICSID panels hearing claims against Spain, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, Poland and Uzbekistan. In addition, he is sitting alone in a rare ICSID conciliation filed by Equatorial Guinea against CMS Energy Corporation. Adrián Magallanes, who was recently promoted to partner is considered a rising star. Another recruit, associate Victor Ruiz, used to work at the ICC Court.
Executive Branch Initiative for the New Federal Law on Economic Competition
February, 2014
The President presented before the House of Representatives of the Congress the initiative for the new Federal Law on Economic Competition.
 
February 25th, 2014.
 
Dear clients and friends,
 
On February 19, 2014, the President presented before the House of Representatives of the Congress the initiative for the new Federal Law on Economic Competition (the "LFCE"), as a result of the constitutional reform in the field of economic competition and telecommunications issued in the Official Daily Gazette on June 11, 2013. This initiative will be analyzed and discussed by both Houses of the Congress in the next few days, before its possible approval and publication.
 
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For additional information, contact our expert:
Fernando Carreño, Partner: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
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Latin Lawyer - New Partners Promoted at Colombian and Mexican firms
February, 2014

In Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C. promoted Diego Sierra to partner to head the firm´s anticorruption and compliance practice. Sierra has over a decade´s experience in commercial arbitration and litigation, and was promoted to partnership on January 1st.

Diego Sierra Partner, of Mexico´s Von Wobeser y Sierra SC will participate in the IBA/ICC Conference
February, 2014

Diego Sierra Partner, of Mexico´s Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. will participate in the IBA/ICC Conference: The Fight Against Corruption in Latin America Implications for Lawyers.

Diego Sierra Partner, of  Mexico´s Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. will participate in the IBA/ICC Conference: The Fight Against Corruption in Latin America Implications for Lawyers.

Diego Sierra becomes Partner in Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C.
January, 2014
Diego Sierra becomes Partner in Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C.
 
January 20th, 2014
 
On January 1st 2014 Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C. ("VWyS") announced Diego Sierra as its newest Partner of the Firm, thus reaffirming its strategic, steady and organic growth.  Diego will head the Anticorruption & Compliance practice of VWyS advising international and national clients in their compliance efforts regarding Mexican anti-corruption rules as well as extra-territorial regulations such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.  Diego Sierra will maintain the commercial litigation and international arbitration practice to which he has been committed throughout his career.  He is a Mexican attorney (also admitted to practice in New York) with international experience in New York (Skadden Arps (2011-2012)) who has been actively engaged in some of VWyS' most significant arbitrations and litigations of the past decade.
Latin Lawyer - Leading Lights: Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C. Latin American Pro Bono Leader
January, 2014
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. is honored to inform its clients and friends that it has been recognized as one of the leading Top 50 firms in Latin America by The Vance Center and Latin Lawyer for its strong commitment to Pro Bono.
 
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Compliance with employer obligations regarding labor and tax reforms
January, 2014

Compliance with employer obligations regarding labor and tax reforms.

January 13th 2014.

Dear clients and friends,

Regarding the reforms approved by the Honorable Congress of the Union to the Federal Labor Law (in force as of December 1st, 2012) and to the tax reform (broadly valid as of January 1st, 2014), below we list some of the obligations to be complied with by the employers.

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Javier Lizardi, Partner: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Rodolfo Trampe, Associate: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Carlos López, Associate: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. is shortlisted in “Matter of the Year” by Global Competition Review
January, 2014

Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. is shortlisted as “Matter of the Year” by Global Competition Review for its advice to Anheuser Busch InBev in its acquisition of Grupo Modelo.

Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. is shortlisted in “M&A Deal of the Year” by IFLR in the 9th Annual Americas Awards
January, 2014

Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. is shortlisted as “M&A Deal of the Year” in the 9TH Annual IFLR Americas Awards for its advice related to Anheuser Busch InBev´s acquisition of Grupo Modelo.

Federal Act to Prevent and Identify Transactions Involving Illicit Funds
December, 2013
Federal Act to Prevent and Identify Transactions Involving Illicit Funds.

December 13th, 2013

On Friday, December 13, 2013, the Tax Administration Service once again (as it did on November the 15th) notified, on its web page, the granting of a second extension to the deadline for the filing of Notices regarding the engaging in vulnerable activities, pursuant to Federal Act to Prevent and Identify Transactions Involving Illicit Funds. Therefore, the new deadline for the filing of said notices is January 17, 2014.

To review this publication, please consult the Money Laundering Prevention Portal available in the web page https://sppld.sat.gob.mx/pld/index.html 

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Andrés Nieto, Partner: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
Luis Burgueño, Partner: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
Luis Alberto King, Associate: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.