NHG was recognized with five awards at the Legal 500 Mexico Awards, including “Firm of the Year” in Capital Markets and Insurance.  In addition, three of our lawyers were recognized for their individual achievements. Michell Nader was named Senior Partner of the Year, Vanessa Franyutti was named Lawyer of the Year in Projects and Infrastructure and Miguel Ángel González was honored as Rising star of the Year in Corporate and M&A (high-end). These accolades are a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled client service and maintaining exceptional standards across our various practice areas.

Winners

NHG is committed to continuing to promote sustainable and net-zero practices. As such, we have created a community of business advisors in Mexico dedicated to climate governance, in order to move to a carbon neutral economy by 2050.

The involvement of NHG in Chapter Zero Mexico is an integral part of NHG’s ESG Working Group for a Sustainable Transition, being pioneers in Mexico in offering its clients specialized legal advice for a transition to a low-carbon, resilient and conscious economy.

We encourage you to be part of this change and embrace this transition in your own businesses. By working together, we can bring the change our world needs.

NHG Net-zero Transition award

In 2019, the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) of the World Economic Forum published the Principles for Effective Climate Governance and as from such date, local chapters of the CGI have been established to promote these principles among directors.

In 2020, the World Economic Forum https://www.weforum.org/projects/climate-governance-initiative requested NHG to lead the efforts of establishing Chapter Zero Mexico, as a member of the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) https://climate-governance.org/

NHG formed and chaired the steering committee that worked for over a year developing the business and strategic plan to operate Chapter Zero Mexico www.chapterzero.mx

NHG was one of the founding members that incorporated Chapter Zero Mexico as a non-for profit last October 2021.

NHG is Chapter Zero Mexico’s legal expert, and provides legal advise to on all legal and regulatory implications of implementing a climate governance in boards of Mexican companies and is responsible of developing the material for directors of Mexican companies to understand the implications of climate change in their business, fiduciary duties, risks and opportunities and in general terms, implementing the principles on climate governance.

Chapter Zero Mexico is the local chapter of the Climate Governance Initiative.

The purpose of Chapter Zero Mexico is to create a community of directors in Mexico committed with climate governance to transition to a net zero economy by 2050 and to that effect, is developing the tools required by directors and boards to understand and assess the risks arising from climate change to develop risk mitigation and climate strategies for their transition to a net zero economy, as well as training programmes for directors of Mexican companies to develop the skills required to that effect, and setting the best practices in Mexico on climate governance.

To that effect, NHG leads and has been working with key partners such as Banorte, BBVA, BIVA, CONVIVE, Deloitte, EGADE, ENUMA, GIST Impact, HSBC, SURA and Siemens.

As part of our commitments to achieving a fast and efficient transition, NHG is committed to supporting the non-profit organization Chapter Zero Mexico, to create a community of directors in Mexico committed to the Climate Governance Principles to transition into a carbon neutral economy by 2050, under the auspices of the World Economic Forum’s Climate Governance Initiative (the “Principles”).

Description of initiative

NHG has been leading a group of Mexican experts in establishing the local chapter of the CGI in Mexico and is one of the founding members of Chapter Zero Mexico.

Climate change is not a consequence of fossil fuel use, it is the result of a consumption-based economic system. The whole world must migrate to a circular economy.

Everyone must participate in the change, therefore the financial system is the first to participate in order to incentivise the shift to green and sustainable finance.

Given this situation, we are creating in Mexico a community of business advisors committed to climate governance, in order to move to a carbon neutral economy by 2050.

This change is not something they can achieve alone, it requires specialised advice and NHG is part of the support committee and the ones who bring together the experts and companies or partners involved.

Date completed

If the migration to a new model is not promoted and executed, climate and economic system risks could create a systemic crisis that could end the current financial system and structure.

• Chapter Zero Mexico was incorporated as non-profit organization in October 2021, as of December 2022 it had developed its own website, created a digital communication platform, secured more than 28 strategic partnerships with ongoing negotiations with than 15 additional partners.
• The involvement of NHG in Chapter Zero Mexico is an integral part of NHG’s ESG Working Group for a Sustainable Transition, being pioneers in Mexico in offering its clients specialized legal advice for a transition to a low-carbon, resilient and conscious economy. (February 2021)

Lawyer(s) from your team involved: Yves Hayaux du Tilly y Héctor Arangua

Why it is innovative or impactful:

Chapter Zero México is the only organization in Mexico focused in providing directors the knowledge and tools to develop climate governance strategies incorporating ESG standards in their business operations.

Achievements:
• Drafted the Spanish version of the Principles on Climate Governance and developed the Exhibit on Legal Developments for the Spanish version of such Principles.
• Contributed the section on Mexico for the Primer on Climate Change: Director’s Duties and Disclosure Obligations” https://chapterzero.mx/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CGI_.pdf published on June 2021 by The Climate Governance Initiative and various of its local chapters, including Chapter Zero Mexico, the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI), and the Canada Climate Law Initiative, covering ten civil law countries, including Mexico plus the EU and ten common law jurisdictions.
• Developed a Toolkit with Deloitte Mexico to identify the level of compliance with the Principles of Climate Governance.
• Design of the “First Mexican Climate Governance Programme for the Financial Sector” in partnership with EGADE.
• Establishment of strategic alliances with academia, companies and investors.
• Launch of a dedicated website providing information and material on climate governance.
• Continued collaboration with the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) as Mexico’s local chapter and contributions for the development of materials distributed worldwide, such as “Quick Guide to COP26”, CGI’s statement on COP26, among others.
• Developed a Litigation Guide on ESG related matters (pending to be published).

The Firm is proud to share that its Fintech practice was included in Band 1 in the recently released Chambers Guide. The emerging Fintech landscape in Mexico has been a focal point for the Firm for some time, and we are thrilled to see our efforts and work recognized.

Chambers describes our practice as follows: “For many years, Nader, Hayaux y Goebel has operated at the highest level in handling banking and finance and capital markets matters in Mexico via its team’s strong regulatory expertise. In FinTech matters, the firm reinforces its regulatory prowess with an impressive TMT offering. The result is a first-rate FinTech practice with a diverse client base, encompassing international heavyweights and pioneering startups such as neo-banks, payment platforms and crypto-trading solutions.”

“They’ve been been really helpful in assisting us to strategically navigate the market and they’ve clarified tons of questions – even those we didn’t ask.” 

Chambers – Fintech 2020

Client feedback includes: “They are very strong in their expertise. An experienced team and the right connections in the industry. They’ve been been really helpful in assisting us to strategically navigate the market and they’ve clarified tons of questions – even those we didn’t ask.”

We are particularly proud with Adrián López‘ inclusion as Notable Practitioner, individually ranked in Band 2.

He receives effusive praise:

“Adrián López has considerable experience advising leading foreign and domestic financial institutions in connection with M&A transactions, regulatory compliance and business structuring in relation to digital services and products. Clients appreciate his diligent and pragmatic approach in regulatory analysis and his solid advice in groundbreaking new areas of the financial sector such as cryptocurrencies, where the legal framework can be hazardous to navigate”.

The Mexico Chapter of this Chambers Guide can be downloaded aquí.

Nader, Hayaux & Goebel is pleased to inform that Best Lawyers, a publication that gathers information from other firms and lawyers, has recognized NHG as Law Firm of the Year 2018 in the practice of Mercado de Valores. This recognition is determined based on certain factors including comments from other attorneys, coverage and scope of the firm in this area of practice, historical analysis of the winners in Lawyer of the Year and the reputation of the firm as an expert in this area.

Likewise, we are pleased to inform you that Michell Nader, Yves Hayaux y Hans Goebel have been recognized as Lawyer of the Year, in the practices of Project Finance & Development, Insurance Law y Structured Finance Law, respectively.

For the full rankings of Nader, Hayaux & Goebel, visit Best Laywers.

Nos complace informarles que Nader, Hayaux & Goebel recibió el Premio de Despacho del Año por Servicio al Cliente 2018 de México por Chambers Latin America.

Estamos honrados por la oportunidad de servir a nuestros clientes todos los días, lo cual hace este logro posible. Estamos comprometidos a continuar desarrollando nuestras áreas de práctica y mantener nuestros estándares de servicio con nuestros clientes y nuestra posición de líder en el mercado de servicios legales de México.

Queremos agradecer a todos ustedes la confianza depositada en nosotros y deseamos continuar colaborando con ustedes.

Para mayor información, por favor visite sitio oficial de Chambers.

The firm was honoured at 11th edition of the International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards that took place in New York on 5 July 2018. The firm took home the silver Award in the category “Best Latin American Law Firm: Corporate”. The International Law Firm Awards gala dinner recognized the best law firms in their domestic market for their excellent annual results and lasting performance in management and leadership. To find out more about the International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards, please visit the website: www.ilasummit.com

Nader, Hayaux & Goebel´s London office participates in the “Mexico Day”, hosted by the UK Mexican Embassy, the government institution ProMexico and the Mexican Chamber of Commerce for Great Britain.

The event, held in London on 21 March 2018, celebrated its third edition.  The Mexico Day had opening remarks by Ambassador Julian Ventura and the Department of International Trade’s Minister for Investment, Graham Stuart who highlighted the broadening and deepening of trade and investment links, as well as some of the main initiatives carried out by both governments to strengthen the bilateral relationship.

Successive panels and keynotes by senior government officials and business leaders showcased opportunities in key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, insurance and technology in financial services. ProMéxico, Mexico´s trade and investment promotion agency, offered an overview of the country’s main structural strengths, including its macroeconomic stability and the ongoing implementation of various structural reforms; Mexico´s Development Bank CEO highlighted the strengths of the economy in the context of the complex global situation; the President Commissioner of the National Hydrocarbons Commission presented the progress achieved in the bidding rounds on hydrocarbons, and engaged in an interactive dialogue with some of the key players in the British energy industry, including British Petroleum, Ernst and Young and the firm Norton Rose Fulbright.

Furthermore, “Mexico Projects Hub”, a digital platform with information on tenders for infrastructure projects was presented by a representative of Mexico´s Infrastructure Bank, Banobras, which will foster deeper bilateral synergies, taking advantage of financing tools such as the credits granted by the UK Export Finance. The segment dedicated to the new Special Economic Zones in Mexico, emphasized opportunities for British firms and their importance as drivers of regional growth and development.

The seminar also included a presentation of the recently enacted Law to Regulate Financial Technology Institutions in Mexico (“Fintech Law”), generating an interesting dialogue between experts from both countries on opportunities and potential of the respective FinTech ecosystems. The Mexican Association of Insurance Institutions identified recent developments in the Mexican insurance industry and its growing complementarity with the Lloyd’s market in London.

In the closing session, the President of the MexCC and NHG partner, Yves Hayaux du Tilly, underlined the importance of collaboration between governments and the private sector. That evening, the traditional Gala Dinner and Award of the MexCC took place. British and Mexican companies Bishopsgate Dental and Gringa Diary were awarded for their entrepreneurial leadership and British Petroleum and Mexichem received awards for their extraordinary contribution to the strengthening of the bilateral economic relationship.

The event was covered by The Latin Lawyer. The Mexican Chamber of Commerce issues a press release on the Mexico Day. A transcript of the speech by Graham Stuart of the UK Government can be consulted here.