Hugo Hernández-Ojeda Alvírez

Hugo Hernández-Ojeda Alvírez

Partner
Mexico City

Email [email protected]​hoganlovells.com

Phone +52 55 5091 0137

Fax +52 55 5091 0123

LanguagesSpanish, English

Practice groupLitigation, Arbitration, and Employment

Hugo Hernández-Ojeda is a leader in the Labor and Employment, Pension and Social Security practice in the Mexico City office. He focuses on labor and employment, pensions, investigations, and social security law. 

He began his professional career in 1991 at Barrera, Siqueiros y Torres Landa in civil and immigration law. In 2001, he founded his own firm. Seven years later, he rejoined Barrera Siqueiros y Torres Landa (now Hogan Lovells) as partner. He is the author of several articles published in Latin Lawyer, Abogado Corporativo, and The International Comparative Legal Guide, among others.

He is a member of the International Bar Association, the United States-Mexico Bar Association (USMBA, former Chairman), Asociación Nacional de Abogados de Empresa, and the Mexican Bar Association.

"He is 'lauded for his availability (he's always present when needed), punctuality (quick responses and no delays), and for providing accurate advice based on facts, law and how to privilege companies needs and results. Moreover, he has a good vision of the country as a whole with its diversities at local court level.'"

Legal 500

Awards and recognitions

2015-2021

Labour
Latin Lawyer 250

2015-2021

Band 2 Labour & Employment
Chambers and Partners Latin America

2018-2021

Labour and Employment
The Legal 500 Latin America

2017

Labor and Employment Law
The Best Lawyers in Mexico

2018-2021

Labour & Employment
Who's Who Legal

2013-2016, 2018-2021

LACCA Approved: Labour
Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA)

2010-2011

Up-and-Coming Individuals, Mexico, Labour & Employment
Chambers and Partners

2011-2012, 2016-2021

Labor
Who's Who Legal Mexico

2013

Management Labor and Employment
Who's Who Legal Mexico

2011-2012

Recommended
The Client's Guide

Education and admissions

Education

Law Degree, Universidad Anáhuac del Sur, 1995

Memberships

Member, Mexican Bar Association (Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados)

Member, Asociación Nacional de Abogados de Empresa, Colegio de Abogados (ANADE)

Member, the International Bar Association (IBA)

Chair, Executive Board of the United States - Mexico Bar Association (USMBA)

Member of the Claustro de Maestros in the Master of Labor Law at the Universidad Panamericana

Related industries

Automotive Insurance Consumer Technology and Telecoms

Related practices

Employment Pensions Latin America Regional Practice

Related areas of focus

Business critical restructuring: pension issues Buy-ins and Buy-outs Data Protection Corporate Group Structures Company Formation Fashion and Luxury Brands Retail and Consumer Goods Food and Beverages Defined Contribution Schemes

Representative experience

Participated in the shutdown of the General Motors facilities in Mexico.

Prepared and implemented the collective and union strategy for AutoZone Group in Mexico.

Prepared and implemented the strategy for the shutdown and sale of mining facilities of Goldcorp Group in Mexico.

Prepared and implemented the transfer of employees and standardization of benefits of ACE Insurance in Mexico due to the acquisition of ABA Group.

Prepared and coordinated the transfer of employees and standardization of benefits of International Paper in Mexico.

Prepared and coordinated the transfer of employees and standardization of benefits of PeopleSoft in Mexico.

Prepared and coordinated the transfer of employees and standardization of benefits of Grupo Danone in Mexico.

Preparation and implementation of various labor restructuring projects for Ford Motor Company México.

Representation of Iberia Aerolineas de España in union negotiations and implementation of various projects.

Preparation and implementation of various strategies for Gig Economy companies.

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