Hugo López Coll

Hugo Lopez Coll has developed a broad practice representing domestic and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, regulatory and compliance matters, internal investigations, real estate, shareholders’ disputes and gaming issues.

Hugo advises Mexican and regional entities and their holding companies, both in regulated and non-regulated industries, on regulatory and compliance matters with several Mexican laws, and regularly assists clients with issues arising under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the OECD Convention and the UN Convention Against Corruption.

Hugo has experience in local anti-corruption law, including the newly-enacted body of laws of the so-called “National Anti-Corruption System.” Hugo's experience also includes conducting internal investigations (frequently multi-jurisdictional), risk and compliance assessments and program implementation efforts.

Hugo is a regular speaker and commentator at compliance-related seminars and conferences.

Concentrations

•Restructuring and Insolvency
•Regulatory and Compliance
•Mergers and Acquisitions
•Capital Markets

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers Latin America, Compliance (Band 1 - Mexico), 2017-2020
•Listed, Best Lawyers Mexico, Corporate Governance & Compliance Practice, 2019
•Listed, Chambers Global, Compliance (Band 1 - Mexico), 2019-2020
•Listed, Latin Lawyer, Latin Lawyer 250 - Practice Recognition: Anti-Corruption Investigations and Compliance, 2020
•Listed, Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA) APPROVED, Anti-Corruption (Mexico) and Corporate M&A (Mexico), 2015-2018
•Listed, Who's Who Legal Investigations, Future Leaders - Partners, 2018
•Listed, 2017 Global Investigations Reviewas (GIR) 40 Under 40
•Team Member, Corporate/M&A - Law Firm of the Year, Chambers Latin America Awards, 2014
•Team Member, Acquisition International magazine, Overall Law Firm of the Year - Mexico, 2013
•Team Member, Acquisition International magazine, Most Trusted Law Firm of the Year - Mexico, 2013
•Team Member, InterContinental Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions Firm of the Year - Mexico, 2013
•Team Member, Lawyers World Law Awards, Mergers & Acquisitions Firm of the Year - Mexico, 2013
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, Top Tier Firm in Real Estate, 2013
•Team Member, DealMakers, Law Firm of the Year - Mergers & Acquisitions - Mexico, 2012-2013
•Team Member, Latin Lawyer magazine, Deal of the Year - Restructuring Award, 2012
•Team Member, a Law360 Real Estate Practice Group of the Year, 2012