Nader, Hayaux & Goebel Releases In-Depth 2025 Guide on Cartel Regulation and Enforcement in Mexico
Nader, Hayaux & Goebel Releases In-Depth 2025 Guide on Cartel Regulation and Enforcement in Mexico
Mexico City, June 10, 2025 – Nader, Hayaux & Goebel (NHG), provides an in-depth analysis of the latest comprehensive 2025 analysis of Mexico’s legal and enforcement landscape regarding cartels. Published as part of Chambers and Partners’ Cartels 2025 Global Practice Guide, this in-depth contribution examines the key features, recent developments, and practical implications of cartel regulation in Mexico under the current framework.
Authored by Partner Alejandro Mendiola, Of Counsel Pedro Alcalá, and Associate Benjamín Salinas, the guide offers a thorough overview of the Federal Economic Competition Law (LFCE) and the role of the Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) as the principal enforcement authority in cartel investigations.
The publication analyzes a wide range of procedural and substantive aspects, including:
- COFECE’s investigatory tools and powers, including dawn raids and the use of electronic evidence;
- The step-by-step administrative procedure from investigation through resolution;
- The leniency program, which continues to be a cornerstone of cartel enforcement, and the incentives it offers for early cooperation;
- The methodology for determining fines and the recent increase in enforcement actions and financial penalties;
The guide also reflects on COFECE’s growing institutional maturity and its continued focus on strengthening procedural fairness, transparency, and deterrence, while navigating constitutional and jurisdictional challenges stemming from the Mexican government’s broader institutional reforms.
With deep experience advising both Mexican and multinational clients in cartel investigations and compliance strategies, NHG remains a trusted advisor in the competition law space.
For more information or to access the full guide, visit https://practiceguides.chambers.com or contact the Competition & Antitrust team at Nader, Hayaux & Goebel.
