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Von Wobeser y Sierra secures favorable judgment in water concession dispute involving automotive plant in Mexico
Von Wobeser y Sierra secured a favorable judgment in a dispute over a water concession linked to an automotive plant, through a coordinated defence by its litigation, energy and corporate practices.
Von Wobeser y Sierra secured a favorable judgment in a dispute related to a water concession for an automotive plant in Mexico, involving commercial, administrative and regulatory issues.
The ruling resulted from a multidisciplinary legal strategy developed by the firm, combining the work of its Litigation, Energy and Environment, and Corporate practices, to address the dispute’s various legal and business implications.
The firm said a key element of its defence was a favorable ruling previously obtained by its team in administrative litigation related to the same matter. This precedent formed part of the strategy used in the subsequent dispute.
The case highlights the interplay between administrative law and commercial disputes when rights arising from concessions linked to industrial activities are involved. In particular, disputes over access to and use of water can have regulatory and contractual implications for companies that rely on the resource in their production processes.
The defence was led by partners Luis Burgueño, Edmond Grieger and Raymundo Soberanis, together with associate Sara Ortiz, who contributed their respective areas of expertise.
Von Wobeser y Sierra highlighted coordination across its practices as an element of the legal strategy used to address the matter.
The firm noted that the judgment remains subject to the applicable appeals, and should therefore not be considered final.
The case underscores the importance of combining expertise in litigation, environmental regulation and corporate law in disputes involving concessions and industrial activities, particularly where related administrative and judicial proceedings are under way.
Key facts
- Firm: Von Wobeser y Sierra
- Jurisdiction: Mexico
- Matter: Dispute related to a water concession for an automotive plant
- Outcome: Favorable judgment, subject to possible appeals
- Practices involved: Litigation, Energy and Environment, and Corporate
- Partners: Luis Burgueño, Edmond Grieger and Raymundo Soberanis
