Partner
María Elena Guerrero Álvarez
Profile
María Elena has more than 20 years of experience representing clients in complex, high-impact litigation in Mexico. She has forged a strong class action practice, achieving favorable results for several of Mexico's most important companies in sectors such as self-service, entertainment, real estate and automotive. In the corporate area, she continuously advises companies in disputes arising from shareholder agreements and complex corporate transactions. She has also advised leading companies in the alternative energy sector, particularly in connection with contracts with the Mexican government, contributing her experience and commercial perspective.
In addition, she has participated prominently in some of the firm's most important civil and commercial cases. Her successful track record in high-profile divorce litigation and probate proceedings has established her reputation as a strategic professional and family law expert. Due to her vast experience, Maria Elena is frequently consulted to provide specialized advice in estate and marital planning.
Her experience is not limited to Mexico. Thanks to her time living between Mexico and Houston, Maria Elena has developed a deep understanding of cross-border issues, which has positioned her as a key attorney for advising Mexican clients in the United States and U.S. clients seeking to invest in Mexico. Her practice encompasses both family and commercial matters, enabling her to offer a comprehensive approach and accurate advice to foreign clients.
María Elena also dedicates part of her time to providing pro bono legal services, supporting low-income women in family matters such as divorce, visitation regulations, child protection and other family-related legal issues. Her commitment to social justice leads her to become involved in litigation when necessary, ensuring that those without access to adequate legal representation receive the advice and support they need.
Experience
Some of the matters that comprise his practice include:
- María Elena has solid experience in the commercial field, specializing in shareholder disputes and complex corporate transactions.
- He has represented several companies in class actions in sectors such as retail, entertainment, real estate and the automotive industry.
- He frequently advises senior executives in family and inheritance litigation, standing out for his ability to handle highly complex cases.
- María Elena has been involved in several proceedings to hold companies liable for breach of contract or violation of specific regulations, as well as advising companies within the alternative energy industry.
Credentials
Education
- Universidad Anáhuac del Norte, Law Degree, Mexico City, 2003.
- Cambridge Law School, Specialized Legal English Course, 2003.
- Postgraduate course on Obligations and Contracts, Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico City, 2005.
Acknowledgments
- Who's Who Mexico in Litigation; Benchmark Litigation Mexico - Latin America in Family Law, Inheritance Law and General Commercial Law, she has also been recognized in the list of Benchmark Litigation in the Top 25 Women in Latin America; Benchmark Litigation Mexico - Latin America in the category of Litigation Star in Family Law, Matrimonial Disputes, General Commercial Law and for the second consecutive year she was in the list of Benchmark Litigation in Top 25 Women in Latin America in Litigation.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Partner
María Elena Guerrero Álvarez
Profile
María Elena has more than 20 years of experience representing clients in complex, high-impact litigation in Mexico. She has forged a strong class action practice, achieving favorable results for several of Mexico's most important companies in sectors such as self-service, entertainment, real estate and automotive. In the corporate area, she continuously advises companies in disputes arising from shareholder agreements and complex corporate transactions. She has also advised leading companies in the alternative energy sector, particularly in connection with contracts with the Mexican government, contributing her experience and commercial perspective.
In addition, she has participated prominently in some of the firm's most important civil and commercial cases. Her successful track record in high-profile divorce litigation and probate proceedings has established her reputation as a strategic professional and family law expert. Due to her vast experience, Maria Elena is frequently consulted to provide specialized advice in estate and marital planning.
Her experience is not limited to Mexico. Thanks to her time living between Mexico and Houston, Maria Elena has developed a deep understanding of cross-border issues, which has positioned her as a key attorney for advising Mexican clients in the United States and U.S. clients seeking to invest in Mexico. Her practice encompasses both family and commercial matters, enabling her to offer a comprehensive approach and accurate advice to foreign clients.
María Elena also dedicates part of her time to providing pro bono legal services, supporting low-income women in family matters such as divorce, visitation regulations, child protection and other family-related legal issues. Her commitment to social justice leads her to become involved in litigation when necessary, ensuring that those without access to adequate legal representation receive the advice and support they need.
Experience
Some of the matters that comprise his practice include:
- María Elena has solid experience in the commercial field, specializing in shareholder disputes and complex corporate transactions.
- He has represented several companies in class actions in sectors such as retail, entertainment, real estate and the automotive industry.
- He frequently advises senior executives in family and inheritance litigation, standing out for his ability to handle highly complex cases.
- María Elena has been involved in several proceedings to hold companies liable for breach of contract or violation of specific regulations, as well as advising companies within the alternative energy industry.
Credentials
Education
- Universidad Anáhuac del Norte, Law Degree, Mexico City, 2003.
- Cambridge Law School, Specialized Legal English Course, 2003.
- Postgraduate course on Obligations and Contracts, Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico City, 2005.
Acknowledgments
- Who's Who Mexico in Litigation; Benchmark Litigation Mexico - Latin America in Family Law, Inheritance Law and General Commercial Law, she has also been recognized in the list of Benchmark Litigation in the Top 25 Women in Latin America; Benchmark Litigation Mexico - Latin America in the category of Litigation Star in Family Law, Matrimonial Disputes, General Commercial Law and for the second consecutive year she was in the list of Benchmark Litigation in Top 25 Women in Latin America in Litigation.
Languages
- Spanish
- English