Von Wobeser strengthens its disputes, antitrust, tax and compliance practices with the appointment of four new partners

Von Wobeser strengthens its disputes, antitrust, tax and compliance practices with the appointment of four new partners

Von Wobeser strengthens its disputes, antitrust, tax and compliance practices with the appointment of four new partners

The firm promotes four experts in key areas (arbitration, litigation, antitrust, tax, and investigations and compliance) as part of its sustainable growth strategy. With these promotions, the firm strengthens its ability to anticipate and respond swiftly to the most complex challenges and to the highly dynamic environment in which its clients operate. The promotions consolidate the firm's full-service legal model and reinforce its growth strategy heading toward its 40th anniversary. Mexico City, December 9, 2025.- Von Wobeser y Sierra, S. C., announces the appointment of four new partners, effective January 1, 2026. These promotions reinforce the firm's capabilities in key areas and underpin its mission to provide full-service legal services for its clients' most complex challenges. This announcement comes during a period of strategic consolidation for the firm, following its recent move to its new offices in the Polanco area and on the eve of the 40th anniversary of its founding. Von Wobeser y Sierra has 18 practice areas, 7 industry groups and a world-class legal team of more than 160 members, which includes 26 partners, 6 of counsel, and 8 advisors. The new partners are Rodrigo Barradas, Michel Llorens, Luis Enrique Torres and Ricardo Cacho. Rodrigo Barradas has more than fifteen years of experience in dispute resolution. He plays an important role in the Arbitration and Litigation practices, and is part of the Energy and Natural Resources industry group. His participation in international arbitrations and high-profile judicial proceedings across various jurisdictions expands the firm's ability to provide high-quality legal representation in complex disputes involving Mexico. His high level of commitment and the impeccable quality of his work are recognized by clients and opposing parties alike. Rodrigo is admitted to practice law in Mexico and in the state of New York, USA. Michel Llorens has more than eleven years of experience in antitrust, with a focus on complex mergers and anticompetitive practices across various industries. He has handled high-profile investigations and represented clients in significant proceedings before competition authorities, with a distinguished track record that clients value. His experience includes a period as in-house counsel at Pemex (Petróleos Mexicanos). Michel's promotion strengthens the firm's ability to represent clients in sensitive antitrust matters. Luis Enrique Torres brings more than seventeen years of experience in tax and administrative litigation, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and tax consulting. He has litigated complex matters before federal and local courts, as well as before the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation. Luis Enrique is one of the most experienced attorneys in the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in tax matters in Mexico. He also advises domestic and multinational companies on international corporate structuring, as well as on various types of transactions (including mergers and acquisitions and financial operations). His promotion strengthens the firm's tax practice. Ricardo Cacho has more than seventeen years of experience in criminal law, with a focus on financial and tax crimes. Since joining the firm in 2024, he has successfully led a series of sensitive and complex investigations for clients across various industries. Before joining the firm, he led investigations into financial and tax crimes, handled oral trials for tax fraud, conducted legislative negotiations, oversaw high-profile criminal proceedings and litigated before the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation. He also held senior positions in the public sector, including the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) and the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic (PGR), and represented Mexico before multilateral organizations such as the UN, OECD, OAS and FATF. Ricardo's profile is highly valued by clients seeking criminal law advice backed by a leading firm that provides full-service legal services. His promotion consolidates the investigations, anticorruption and compliance practice, particularly in complex criminal and tax matters. The partners who make up Von Wobeser y Sierra's Executive Committee shared their perspective on these strategic promotions. Luis Burgueño commented: “These promotions reflect our commitment at Von Wobeser y Sierra to developing a top-tier legal team. Rodrigo, Michel, Luis Enrique and Ricardo have demonstrated an exceptional ability to generate value in complex and sensitive legal matters for our clients, and their growth strengthens the standard of excellence that defines us as a firm”. Fernando Carreño noted: “With these promotions, we reinforce our institutional capacity to continue leading in a dynamic legal environment. As we approach our 40th anniversary in 2026, we are consolidating a structure aligned with our clients' most demanding challenges and the market's strategic opportunities”. Adrián Magallanes stated: “Each of these appointments represents a clear commitment to strengthening key areas. The careers of Rodrigo, Michel, Luis Enrique and Ricardo demonstrate not only professional excellence, but also a deep understanding of clients' current needs”. Diego Sierra added: “These appointments strengthen the value proposition that distinguishes Von Wobeser in the market: the coordinated approach among our disputes, regulatory and transactional areas, within a full-service model”. For more information about the firm and its team, click here. Andrés Vanegas +52 (55) 5258 1000 | avanegas@vwys.com.mx Claudia Peña +52 (55) 55 5434 2492 | cpena@golin.com

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