The resulting firm, Garrigues Mexico, becomes one of the country’s leading legal firms
Mexico City, February 27, 2025. Garrigues has completed the integration of Sánchez Devanny following approval at its partners’ meeting and the necessary regulatory authorizations.
As a result of this transaction, Garrigues is now one of the leading law firms in Mexico, with a team of approximately 140 professionals. Under the coordination of Javier Ybáñez, partner responsible for the Latin America group, Garrigues Mexico will be co-led by Jaime Iglesias and Rafael Villamar, who previously served as managing partners of Garrigues Mexico and Sánchez Devanny, respectively.
Garrigues, the largest law firm in the European Union by revenue, strengthens its leadership position in Latin America through this integration, adding to its existing offices in Colombia, Chile, and Peru.
Furthermore, Mexico, where it has an office since 2014, has now become its second-largest market after Spain. This integration reinforces Garrigues’ one-stop-shop model, allowing the firm to offer clients across the region comprehensive legal services. Its teams coordinate cross-border projects and transactions, backed by the firm’s international network spanning 12 countries across four continents.
One of the key differentiating factors of the new Garrigues Mexico is its strong local presence, with well-established offices in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Querétaro, along with extensive experience and credentials in advising both Mexican clients and foreign investors.
Fernando Vives, Executive Chairman of Garrigues, stated: «Sánchez Devanny is a benchmark law firm in Mexico. Its integration demonstrates Garrigues’ commitment to the country and strengthens our position as a leading firm in Ibero-America. It is an honor to welcome all Sánchez Devanny professionals to our team.»
About Garrigues
Garrigues is an international legal and tax services firm that advises locally, regionally, and globally from all angles of business law. The strength of Garrigues lies in its team of over 2,300 people who work transversally to solve clients’ problems, and in the values it shares in the 12 countries where it operates: maximum service quality, ethical commitment, and an innovative attitude to anticipate market needs. Ultimately, Garrigues aims to drive business development in a more just, ethical, responsible, and sustainable society.
