Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.

Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. fields a market-leading employment and labour practice, known for its broad expertise across high-stakes disputes, subcontracting issues, and labour advisory on high-value M&A transactions and corporate restructurings. The firm maintains longstanding relationships with top manufacturing companies, among other industries, and is particularly experienced in managing cross-border employment matters and navigating diverse labour laws across jurisdictions. Notable recent work includes advising on the global reorganisation of Cummins’ Filtration business line, a $1.6bn transaction involving union negotiations to transfer 1,300 workers and homologate employee benefits. The group also advises on compliance investigations, handles sensitive employee terminations, and represents clients in contentious matters, including litigation against the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS). Practice head Salvador Pasquel has substantial experience in collective bargaining, labour restructurings, and workplace investigations. He is supported by a strong bench of partners, including Ricardo Castro Garza, whose practice focuses on strategic labour planning and employment-related litigation, and Alfonso García Lozano, who is an expert in corporate employment advice; both sit in the Monterrey office. Manuel Calderon is a key name in labour litigation and call-to-strike procedures, while Maria del Rosario Lombera-González handles compensation, benefits, and subcontracting issues. The team brings further regional strength through its presence in Juárez, with Juan Levario-Gebbia focusing on strategic labour planning and litigation. Monterrey-based senior associate Humberto Ruiz Correa is praised as ‘a master of labour law'; since publication, he has been promoted to the partnership - effective as of January 2026.