The team at Baráibar & Asociados, S.C. is comprised of lawyers with solid professional track records and extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. Each partner contributes a specialized strategic vision, enabling the firm to address complex legal matters from a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective.

The combination of experience, academic training and professional practice has allowed us to consolidate a team capable of offering consistent, accurate and results-oriented legal solutions.

Our services focus on legal counsel and the defense of the interests of a diverse clientele. We have served as advisors to individuals and corporations, both domestic and international, as well as to government agencies at the federal and state levels. The breadth of our legal expertise and the commitment of our team members provide us with great versatility to address the most complex problems that arise in legal relationships and transactions. Our ability to design and implement effective solutions to the most complex challenges has positioned us as a leading firm in our various practice areas.

At Baráibar & Asociados, S.C., the team is made up of lawyers with solid training and experience in the Federal Judiciary, the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, the firm combines academic and specialized legal practice. This blend of expertise allows the firm to offer a comprehensive, strategic, and deeply technical perspective on every matter entrusted to it.

Our services focus on the specialized legal advice and strategic defense of interests, we serve individuals and legal entities, both domestic and foreign, as well as public entities at the federal and state levels. The institutional experience of our team members allows us to understand, from within, the logic of jurisdictional and administrative authorities, anticipate scenarios, and design sound and effective legal strategies.

The breadth of subjects covered by the firm, together with the professional, ethical and intellectual commitment of its members, gives us the versatility necessary to confidently face the most complex legal challenges that arise in contemporary legal relationships.

The design, development and implementation of highly complex legal solutions, based on rigorous analysis and strategic criteria, has positioned Baráibar & Asociados as a benchmark firm in various practice areas.

The partners of Baráibar & Asociados, S.C. have distinguished professional careers due to their direct participation in matters of high legal relevance, both in the jurisdictional function and in advising and conducting strategic litigation.

His accumulated experience in high-level public institutions, in the private sector and academia, this is complemented by continuous professional development and an innovative approach to the practice of law. This combination allows the firm to offer comprehensive legal services. solid, reliable and aligned with the highest professional standards, integrating technical rigor, strategic vision, and practical solutions.

Our partners' specialization is reflected not only in their handling of complex cases, but also in their dedication to to support, guide and strengthen the professional practice of other lawyers and notaries, contributing criteria, experience and cutting-edge legal tools.

Manuel Baráibar Tovar

Founding Partner

Carlos Manuel Baráibar Tovar is a Founding Partner of Baráibar & Asociados, S.C. firm specializing in strategic litigation, complex criminal defense and constitutional advice.

With more than 23 years of jurisdictional experience within the Federal Judiciary, he participated directly in the preparation of more than 450 draft judgments and jurisprudential criteria for the First Chamber and the Plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation. He served as President of the College of Secretaries and Secretaries of Study and Account of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation and was a member of the Advisory Committee of the Center for Constitutional Studies of the High Court.

He is an avid negotiator, mediator, and prominent criminal lawyer, with specialized experience in aggravated crimes, early release, abbreviated procedure, adequate defense, and the principle of immediacy. His technical knowledge and understanding of the inner workings of jurisdictional institutions allow him to design high-impact strategic defenses and procedural anticipation.

He is the co-author of the book New Criminal Justice System in its interaction with the means of constitutional control (Tirant lo Blanch), a reference work in the analysis of the accusatory penal model and its relationship with the mechanisms of constitutional control.

During the context of the 2024 judicial reform, he led critical stances against the initiative, while defending the institutional continuity of the High Court, calling for the preservation of the jurisdictional function and the commitment to the administration of justice even in complex scenarios.

His professional practice is distinguished by a technical, strategic and preventive approach, oriented towards the resolution of complex issues and the construction of solid, efficient and sustainable legal solutions.

Specialty areas

• Criminal law

• Constitutional Law

• ProtectionTrial

• Strategic Litigation

• Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

• Negotiation and Criminal Defense

• Artificial Intelligence applied to Law

Professional Experience

More than 23 years of professional experience in the Federal Judiciary and in private practice, with direct participation in the preparation of more than 450 draft judgments and jurisprudence, as well as in the consolidation and strategic direction of a specialized law firm.

Education

• Bachelor of Laws from the Technological University of Mexico.
• Master in International Law and International Legal Studies from IE Business School, Madrid.
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate Law from the National University of Singapore.

She has international training in corporate law, international banking law, global commercial law and comparative intellectual property.

Among its most relevant training programs are:

• Advanced programs in Constitutional and Criminal Law within the Federal Judiciary.
• Specialized training as a Private Facilitator and in Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.
• Studies and advanced training in Artificial Intelligence applied to Law and legal innovation.

Adicionalmente, ha cursado More than 30 courses, seminars and specialization programs national and international matters in jurisdictional, constitutional, criminal and legal innovation matters.

He is the co-author of the book “New Criminal Justice System in its interaction with the means of constitutional control” (Tirant lo Blanch) and a frequent speaker at high-level national and international forums.

Location

Mexico City

Jorge Arriaga Chan Temblador

Managing Partner of Civil, Commercial and Labor Litigation

Jorge Arriaga Chan Temblador is the Managing Partner of Civil, Commercial and Labor Lawsuits at Baráibar & Asociados, S.C. and is part of a team of high-level lawyers, with solid training and experience within the Federal Judiciary, including his performance as Secretary of Study and Account of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation in the presentation of Mr. Minister Jorge Mario Pardo Rebolledo.

He has over 20 years of jurisdictional experience as an actuary and secretary in various federal courts of different subjects, which allowed him to develop a comprehensive vision of litigation, the internal functioning of jurisdictional bodies and the procedural strategy in highly complex matters.

Before joining the firm, he consolidated a brilliant stage within the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, experience that today translates into a technical, structured and highly strategic approach in the conduct of civil, commercial and labor litigation.

His practice is distinguished by a high specialization in matters related to securities, trusts, insurance, bonds, trademarks and contracts in general, as well as by his experience in amparo proceedings and constitutional procedural law.

Beyond his strong litigation skills, he stands out as an extraordinary manager of corporate legal services, with a clear focus on risk prevention and compliance, designing legal structures that protect assets and strengthen business stability.

Her international training includes studies at UNESCO on standards for the protection of the fundamental right to freedom of expression and on violence against journalists, which complements her constitutional perspective and her understanding of fundamental rights in complex contexts.

His professional leadership is characterized by his composure, technical expertise, and gentlemanly conduct in handling strategic matters.

Specialty areas

• Civil Law
• Commercial Law
• Labor Law
• ProtectionTrial
• Constitutional Procedural Law
• Credit Titles
• Trusts
• Insurance and Bonds
• Contracts and Corporate Structuring
• Regulatory Compliance

Professional Experience

More than 20 years of professional experience in the Federal Judiciary and in private practice, with experience as an actuary, secretary in federal courts and Secretary of Study and Account in the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, as well as in the strategic direction of highly complex civil, commercial and labor litigation.

Education

Bachelor of Laws.

Specialized training in Amparo Trials and Constitutional Procedural Law.
Studies at UNESCO on standards for the protection of the fundamental right to freedom of expression and violence against journalists.

He has ongoing training in strategic litigation, regulatory compliance, and corporate legal services management.

Location

Puebla

Guillermo Pablo López Andrade

Of Counsel

Guillermo Pablo López Andrade is part of the team of Baráibar & Asociados, S.C. joining a group of high-level lawyers trained in the Federal Judiciary, whose experience and track record strengthen the firm's strategic and technical vision.

Their professional practice is based on more than three decades of legal experienceHer career has been developed in the judicial, governmental, and academic fields, both in Mexico and abroad. Throughout her career, she has been involved in highly complex legal matters, actively participating in the drafting of judgments, opinions, and legal criteria with institutional impact.

He has held positions of high responsibility within the Federal Judiciary and in key departments of the Government of the Republic, contributing to the design and analysis of regulatory frameworks and public policies in matters such as constitutional law, administrative law, human rights, education, health, telecommunications and national security.

His career is distinguished by the rigorous analysis, the technical precision and a strategic vision focused on the effective solution of complex legal problems, bringing to the Baráibar & Asociados team a solid and high-level institutional perspective.

Specialty areas

• Constitutional Law
  
• Administrative Law
  
• Human Rights
  
• Strategic Litigation
  
• Inter-American Human Rights System

Professional Experience

More than 30 years of professional experience, with outstanding experience in the Federal Judiciary, the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, international organizations and agencies of the Government of the Republic.

Academic background and relevant courses

• Graduated in Law from the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, with the highest average in his generation.
• Master of Laws in Development from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
• Candidate for Doctor of Law at the Pan-American University.

She has complemented her training with more than 40 specialized courses, diplomas and seminars, among which the following stand out:

• Constitutional Law and Conventionality Control.
• Human Rights and the Inter-American System of Protection.
• Administrative Sanctioning Law and State Liability.
• Legal Argumentation and Drafting of Judgments.
• Public Regulation and Public Policies in strategic sectors.

Furthermore, he has specialized training from internationally renowned institutions such as the Oxford University, as well as academic awards granted by the governments of France, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia.

Location

State of Mexico

José Hernández Estrada

Partner and Legal Director

José Hernández Estrada is a Partner and Legal Director of Baráibar & Asociados, S.C. extraordinary tax and criminal lawyer, and distinguished professor at the Free School of Law.

Within the firm, he is responsible for coordinating the strategic monitoring of the various trials that the firm oversees, ensuring technical consistency, argumentative soundness and procedural control in highly complex matters.

His professional practice is distinguished by a deep specialization in tax, criminal, and customs law, with significant experience in financial matters, tax audits, and economic crimes. His approach combines rigorous technical analysis with a strategic vision, particularly at the intersection of criminal and tax law.

He has extensive experience in private firms, where he has participated in litigation and consulting related to tax crimes, fraud, customs crimes, corporate criminal liability and complex financial structures.

His academic background strengthens his professional practice. He is the co-author of several literary works and specialized articles, among which the following stand out:

• Customs Offenses. Comments on the Reforms to the Federal Tax Code, Article 103, sections XI, XII, XV, XVI, XIX and XX, Mexico

• Compendium of Mexican Criminal Law

• The “new crimes” foreseen in the Federal Tax Code

• Analysis of theft and destruction of goods in the customs or bonded area

• Analysis of types equivalent to tax fraud: Article 109 of the Federal Tax Code

• Bounced checks: a specific type of fraud?

• The crime of illegal debt collection. Folly of the legislator.

• Customs Offenses: Administrative and Criminal Perspectives. Violation of the Principle of Minimum Intervention

• Key Aspects of the Single Rate Business Taxamong others.

His professional practice is characterized by a solid analytical capacity, technical leadership and comprehensive legal coordination in high-impact tax and criminal matters.

Specialty areas

• Tax Law
• Tax Criminal Law
• Customs Offences
• Tax Fraud
• Corporate Criminal Liability
• Financial Crimes
• Tax Verification
• Economic Criminal Litigation

Professional Experience

Extensive experience in private firms and in the strategic management of tax and criminal litigation, as well as in the comprehensive legal coordination of complex matters within the firm.

Education

Bachelor of Laws.

Professor at the Free School of Law.

Specialized training in tax criminal law, customs law and economic crimes.

Location

Mexico City

At Baráibar & Asociados, S.C., we believe that the strength of a law firm lies in its team. Collaboration, professional commitment, and coordination among our partners allow us to offer high-level, personalized legal services focused on the effective resolution of each case.