2017 Legal Awards

Acquisition International - Legal Awards 2017 17 De Buen Rodriguez Abogados, S.C. are a team of lawyers specializing in labor law, social security and sports law. The team at the firm tell us more about the law practice and discusses its recent success. stablished almost 10 years ago, De Buen Rodriguez Abogados has high specialization in the areas of Labour Law and Sports Law, focusing on many aspects in each area. The team describe what they believe to be some of the key factors which contribute toward the company’s success, before outlining the firm’s focus in the area of Labour Law. “An important element of our success is that we are pioneers in México in International Sports Law and we believe in the importance of academy. Our Managing Partner, Ricardo de Buen, has been a Labour and Sports Law Professor in México for almost 20 years, and also a Visiting Lecturer in ISDE at Madrid and St. Johns in New York for several years. Plus, he is also a speaker in several Seminars in México, Europe and South America, collaborating as a co-author in International Sports Law books published in Italy and Buenos Aires. “In the Labour Law area, we have transnational and national companies as clients. Even though our clients are mainly companies, we have had unions and employees as clients as well, and this allows us to have a global presence in the field of Labour Law. We do normal and high-risk litigation, in individual labour law and also regarding collective bargaining agreements. We also provide consultancy in this area.” Within the area of Sports Law, the team tell us about the vast array of clients that they take on, alongside the wealth of experience within the company, particularly in sports law. Working on a global scale, the practice has worked with a variety of well-renowned clubs and individuals. “Regarding the International Sports Law area, we have Federations, leagues, teams and athletes as clients, and we have vast experience acting in front of the resolution chambers of international and national federations. We have advised foreign clubs doing business in México, as well as national athletes and clubs in front of international bodies. “Contributing to our success is our versatility, as we can combine both areas in some specific cases, what is not very common for a law firm. For Company: De Buen Rodríguez Abogados, S.C. Contact: Ricardo de Buen Email: rdebuen@ debuenabogados.com Address: Insurgentes Sur 1770, Piso 2, Colonia Florida. C.P. 01030.Ciudad de México, Mexico Phone: 0052 55 5280 8488 Website: www.debuenabogados.com DB RA DEBUENRODRÍGUEZ ABOGADOS,S.C. De Buen Rodríguez Abogados, S.C. E LA170005 example, some years ago, we advised the Mexican Football Players Union to get the official registration as a National Union. After a legal fight of more than five years, going through the Mexican Supreme Court, the Union got its official registration.” Referencing what helps the practice to stand out from its competitors, the team comment on its personalized service, as well as its stringent approach to taking on clients, making sure they are the right fit for the firm, and the firm are the right fit for the client. “Fundamentally, a boutique law firm like us has the advantage of the personalization of the service. For us, a greatness of a law firm is a matter of quality, not of quantity, not the number of lawyers. “Concerning our business, we only work with clients compromised with integrity and possess a zero- tolerance policy to corruption. It is a difficult fight in a country like México, but our country is changing and developing, with the number of people realizing that things must be done legally increasing.” Overall, in their concluding comments, the team comment on what they believe makes them the best and ow they ensure client satisfaction. Relationships with clients are built on trust, and this will help De Buen Rodriguez Abogados in the future, as it looks to better itself and its services, but also remain as a boutique law firm. “Ultimately, the most rewarding aspect of working in the legal profession is to see that after a good job, the client comes back. This means that you have a person who trusts you, and for us, trust among people is one of the most important elements for a society to work. Clients trust us to take care of some of their most important things: as the patrimony, the future of a sports carer or the future of their business. “Looking ahead, our plans for the future are to keep as a boutique law firm, we will always like to give a personalized attention to our clients and to be better every day, to be a Firm with the highest integrity and legal quality possible. Our clients need and deserve it.” Best Sports-Labour Law Firm 2017- México