Mauricio Junquera Fernández Interview

Junquera Legal, led by Managing Partner Mauricio Junquera Fernández, is a prestigious multidisciplinary law firm renowned for delivering innovative, world-class legal services. With expertise spanning corporate law, anti-corruption, ESG, litigation, and renewable energy, the firm blends deep specialization, cutting-edge technology, and a client-focused approach to solve complex legal challenges across five continents. Committed to ethical practices, sustainability, and pro bono work, Junquera Legal is a trusted ally for clients seeking strategic legal solutions and a more equitable, sustainable future.

Your Journey and Firm

We started the interview by asking, “Explain your background and your firm in detail.”

Mauricio Junquera Fernández replied, “My name is Mauricio Junquera Fernández, and I have the privilege of being the managing partner of Junquera Legal, a multidisciplinary law firm recognized as one of the most effective and prestigious law firms in the legal field, both in Mexico and internationally. My professional experience covers both the public sector, where I worked within the Federal Public Administration, and the private sector, which has allowed me to develop a comprehensive and strategic vision in the resolution of complex legal problems.

Throughout my career, I have had the honor of being recognized nationally and internationally for my sophistication, specialization and quality in various areas of law. I have successfully coordinated legal cases for private and public clients in the five continents: America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania. This global experience has allowed us to position Junquera Legal as a strategic partner for clients seeking customized, world-class legal solutions.

Since its founding, Junquera Legal has adopted an innovative approach, combining technical expertise, ethical commitment and a vision of the future. Our firm offers a wide range of services in key areas such as anti-corruption and compliance, criminal law, arbitration, corporate law, business law, banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, energy, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), intellectual property, litigation, real estate, tax, technology, and telecommunications, among others. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to meet the most complex legal needs of our clients, always aligned with international best practices.

One of the pillars of our philosophy is pro bono work, which involves not only providing free legal services, but also taking an active and sensitive role in the social problems that surround us. Since our inception, we have cultivated and developed a pro bono culture, promoting initiatives that seek to improve our society and expand access to justice.

Furthermore, at Junquera Legal we believe in the importance of innovation as a driver of excellence. We constantly incorporate new technologies and tools to optimize our processes and offer agile and effective solutions. This commitment to excellence is also reflected in our active participation in international organizations such as the Mexican Bar Association, the World Jurist Association and the International Union of Lawyers, where we contribute to the development of legal frameworks that respond to contemporary challenges.

Our mission is clear: to be strategic allies of our clients, offering comprehensive legal solutions that not only solve their problems, but also boost their growth in an increasingly dynamic and globalized environment. Through our experience, dedication and humanistic approach, we continue to consolidate our position as a benchmark in the legal field.

Ensuring Excellence & Adaptability

The Worlds Times: Your law firm is recognized for its expertise across diverse legal practices. How do you ensure that each division maintains a consistent standard of excellence while adapting to the specific needs of national and international clients?

Mauricio Junquera Fernández replied, “At Junquera Legal, we understand that excellence is not a static objective, but a constant commitment that guides all our actions. To ensure that each of our divisions maintains the highest level of quality, we have implemented a comprehensive strategy based on three fundamental pillars: talent, innovation and personalization.

  1. Talent and specialization: We recruit and develop the best professionals in each area of law, encouraging specialization and continuous updating. Our team actively participates in conferences, training and advanced education programs to stay at the forefront of legislative changes and legal trends both in Mexico and globally.
  2. Innovation and technology: We incorporate advanced technological tools to optimize our processes, ensure accuracy and offer more agile solutions to our clients. Digitalization, data analysis and the use of artificial intelligence allow us to anticipate legal challenges and propose innovative strategies tailored to the specific needs of each case.
  3. Client-centric approach: Each client has unique needs, so we make sure we thoroughly understand their context, industry and objectives. We design customized legal strategies that not only solve current problems, but also anticipate and mitigate future risks, always aligned with international legal standards.

In addition, we foster open and constant communication among our divisions to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to complex matters, enabling us to provide comprehensive and highly effective advice.

In short, our commitment to excellence is based on a balance between legal expertise, strategic use of technology and a personalized approach that places the client at the center of our decisions. This allows us not only to adapt, but also to anticipate the needs of a dynamic and globalized legal environment.”

Innovative Strategies

The Worlds Times: What unique strategies or practices does your firm employ to help clients navigate these complex legal challenges?

Mauricio Junquera Fernández replied, “At Junquera Legal, we understand that each client faces unique challenges, especially in an increasingly dynamic and regulated global environment. That is why we have developed a strategic and personalized approach that combines innovation, multidisciplinary expertise and deep market knowledge. Our unique strategies to help clients overcome complex legal challenges include:

  1. Customized Solutions and Proactive Anticipation: We take a client-centric approach, starting with an in-depth understanding of your industry, objectives and operating environment. This allows us to design tailored legal strategies that not only solve current problems, but also anticipate future risks and create opportunities to maximize your growth and success.
  2. Multidisciplinary Approach and Global Interconnectedness: Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in diverse areas of law, from corporate and tax law to litigation and intellectual property. In addition, we work in close collaboration with international partners and law firms around the world, allowing us to address cross-border cases with agility and efficiency.
  3. Innovation and Advanced Technology: We incorporate state-of-the-art technological tools, including legal data analysis, artificial intelligence and digital case management platforms. These technologies optimize our processes and allow us to offer more agile and accurate solutions in real time.
  4. Emphasis on Prevention and Compliance: We focus on preventing conflicts before they materialize, helping our clients implement effective compliance systems adapted to local and international regulations. This is especially relevant in areas such as anti-corruption, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and regulatory compliance.
  5. Clear and Transparent Communication: We believe that the key to solving complex legal challenges lies in open and constant communication. We keep our clients informed at every stage of the process, clearly explaining the legal implications and ensuring that they have full control over their strategic decisions.
  6. Ethical Commitment and Pro Bono Work: Beyond our commercial activities, we take an active role in improving society through pro bono initiatives. This commitment not only benefits vulnerable communities, but also enriches our perspective as lawyers and reinforces our core values.
  7. Strategic Representation in Key Forums: Our participation in prestigious international organizations and legal forums, such as the World Jurist Association and the International Bar Association, allows us to influence the development of global regulations and ensure that our clients are always at the forefront of regulatory changes.

In short, we combine experience, technology, global vision and ethical commitment to address the most complex challenges. These practices enable us not only to solve problems, but also to build trusted relationships and generate sustainable value for our clients.”

Championing Justice

The Worlds Times: Can you share a specific example where your pro bono efforts made a significant societal impact, and how this aligns with the firm’s mission?

Mauricio Junquera Fernández replied, “A significant example of our commitment to pro bono work occurred when Junquera Legal took on the representation of an indigenous community in Mexico facing the threat of displacement due to an urban development project that did not respect their fundamental rights or the applicable regulatory framework.

The Case and Our Intervention

The community lacked resources to defend itself in a complex case involving multiple actors: government authorities, private companies and international organizations. Junquera Legal led the legal defense, providing our expertise in administrative, environmental and human rights law. We designed a comprehensive strategy that included:

  1. Strategic litigation: We filed legal remedies to stop the project until its environmental and social impact was assessed.
  2. Mediation and negotiation: We facilitated a dialogue between the community, the authorities and the companies, seeking a balanced and sustainable solution.
  3. Governance advice: We helped the community to organize themselves legally so that they would have a voice and representation in the decision-making process.
  4. International collaboration: We mobilized the support of human rights and sustainability organizations to ensure that the case complied with international standards.

Social Impact

The result was historic: we achieved a favorable ruling that protected the community’s rights and established a precedent in the region. The project had to be modified to respect environmental and social regulations, and measures were implemented to guarantee the active participation of the community in future decisions.

Beyond the legal outcomes, the impact was transformative for the community. They regained confidence in the legal system and strengthened their capacity to defend their rights in the future.

Alignment with Our Mission

This case reflects our vision of pro bono work as an active commitment to improving society and expanding access to justice. At Junquera Legal, we understand that our responsibility as lawyers is not limited to defending the interests of our business clients, but also encompasses the duty to contribute to a more just, equitable and sustainable environment.

These types of pro bono efforts not only make us proud as a firm, but also strengthen our values and renew our commitment to positive social impact, a cornerstone of our mission as a law firm.”

Adapting to a Greener Future

The Worlds Times: How has your firm adapted its approach to cater to renewable energy projects and address emerging legal complexities in this area?

Mauricio Junquera Fernández replied, “At Junquera Legal we understand that renewable energies not only represent a global trend, but an urgent need for sustainable development. This sector presents unique legal challenges due to its technical complexity, rapidly evolving regulations and the interaction of public and private interests. To effectively serve our clients in this area, we have tailored our approach through key strategies:

  1. Creation of a Specialized Team: We have developed a practice dedicated exclusively to the renewable energy sector, comprised of lawyers with expertise in environmental, regulatory, financial and infrastructure law. This multidisciplinary team works hand in hand with engineers, economists and technical specialists to approach projects in a comprehensive manner.
  2. In-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework: In a highly regulated sector, we stay at the forefront of local and international regulations that impact renewable energy. Our team is constantly updating its knowledge in areas such as:
  • Energy transition: Legislation related to decarbonization goals.
  • Tax incentives: Benefits and credits for sustainable projects.
  • Environmental regulation: Compliance with environmental impact assessments and prior community consultation.
  1. Structuring of Complex Projects: We accompany our clients in all phases of their projects, from permitting and financing to construction and operation. We design efficient legal structures for projects such as:
  • Solar plants and wind farms.
  • Green hydrogen projects.
  • Energy storage and smart grid initiatives.
  1. Dispute Resolution and Risk Management: In an industry where regulatory changes can generate conflicts, we have developed advanced dispute resolution strategies, including arbitration and mediation, to protect our clients’ interests. In addition, we conduct risk analysis to anticipate potential challenges and proactively mitigate them.
  2. ESG and Sustainability Approach: We integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into our advisory services, helping clients comply not only with legal requirements, but also with international sustainability standards. This not only improves the viability of projects, but also enhances their social acceptance and reputation.
  3. International Collaboration and Networking: Our network of contacts with international organizations, multilateral banks and key players in the sector allows us to provide innovative solutions and connect our clients with financing opportunities and strategic partnerships.

Impact and Results

We have advised emblematic projects in Mexico and Latin America that have contributed significantly to the generation of clean energy, attraction of foreign investment and reduction of carbon emissions. Our experience positions us as strategic partners in the development of sustainable projects that not only comply with regulations, but also generate economic, social and environmental value.

This comprehensive and adaptive approach reaffirms our commitment to be leaders in renewable energy legal advice, accompanying our clients in building a more sustainable future.”

Navigating Global Collaboration

The Worlds Times: Your firm collaborates with law firms across continents. What challenges do you face in coordinating international legal cases, and how do you leverage your global network to overcome them?

Mauricio Junquera Fernández replied, “At Junquera Legal, collaboration with law firms on all continents is a key part of our international practice. However, coordinating international legal cases poses significant challenges that we have learned to address successfully thanks to our global network and strategic approach.

Key Challenges and How We Overcome Them

  1. Legal and Cultural Diversity

Each jurisdiction has unique legal systems, procedural practices and professional cultures that can complicate the coordination of global strategies.

  • Our solution: We have in-house experts specialized in comparative law and international regulations, which allows us to understand local particularities. In addition, we foster close relationships with allied law firms in each region to ensure compliance with local standards and cultural adaptation.
  1. Multidisciplinary Communication and Different Time Zones

Managing teams dispersed across multiple time zones can create challenges in real-time coordination and decision making.

  • Our solution: We implement advanced technology platforms that enable seamless communication, secure data storage and real-time collaboration. In addition, we assign project coordinators who function as centralized points of contact to maintain efficient communication.
  1. Complexity of International Regulations

Cases involving transnational regulations, such as trade treaties, human rights laws or global compliance policies, require a thorough and up-to-date understanding.

  • Our solution: We actively participate in international associations such as the World Jurist Association and the International Bar Association. This not only keeps us abreast of regulatory changes, but also strengthens our network of specialized legal experts.
  1. Data Protection and Confidentiality

In a global environment, ensuring confidentiality and protection of sensitive data in multiple jurisdictions is critical.

  • Our solution: We implement strict cybersecurity standards and comply with international regulations such as GDPR, ensuring that all information is handled securely and in compliance with the law.

How We Leverage Our Global Network

  1. Strategic Relationships with International Law Firms

Our active participation in global networks allows us to collaborate with top-tier law firms around the world. These relationships not only facilitate access to local expertise, but also ensure that our strategies are executed in a uniform and consistent manner.

  1. Integration of Expertise

Through our network, we gain access to professionals with specific expertise in areas such as international arbitration, cross-border litigation and global trade, which strengthens our ability to tackle complex cases.

  1. Participation in International Forums

By being members of legal organizations and participating in global forums, we are positioned as opinion leaders. This not only broadens our network, but also strengthens our ability to anticipate legal and regulatory trends.

Success Story

Recently, we led a high-profile international case involving a commercial arbitration involving parties from the Americas, Europe and Asia. Through our global network, we worked with local firms in each region, achieving a favorable resolution for our client in record time and ensuring regulatory compliance in multiple jurisdictions.

Our ability to overcome the challenges of international practice lies in our flexibility, innovation and commitment to excellence, which allows us to provide effective legal solutions anywhere in the world.”

Embracing Fintech

The Worlds Times: With the rise of fintech and digital transformation, how has your Banking and Finance division adapted to new trends in technology, and what innovative solutions have you provided to clients?

Mauricio Junquera Fernández replied, “At Junquera Legal, we understand that the rise of fintech and digital transformation are redefining the global financial landscape. Our Banking & Finance division has taken a proactive and innovative approach to adapt to these trends and deliver solutions that enable our clients to navigate and thrive in this constantly evolving environment.

  1. Specialization in Digital Financial Law.

We have developed a team dedicated to fintech regulation and digital transformation in the financial sector. This group is composed of lawyers with expertise in key areas such as:

  • Financial technology (fintech): we advise on structuring innovative business models such as digital payments, peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding.
  • Cryptoassets and blockchain: We help clients navigate the regulation of cryptoassets and tokens, including the creation of legal frameworks for initial coin offerings (ICOs) and digital assets.
  • Open banking: We advise on regulatory compliance related to data interoperability and the implementation of open platforms.
  1. Compliance Adapted to the Digital Era

The adoption of financial technology brings with it increased challenges in terms of regulation and compliance. Our approach includes:

  • Design of regulatory compliance programs for fintechs and traditional banks wishing to digitize their operations.
  • Implementation of anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing systems adapted to digital transactions and crypto-assets.
  1. Innovative Contractual and Financial Solutions

We have developed advanced legal structures for digital financial products including:

  • Smart contracts: Implementation of blockchain-based agreements to automate payments and execute terms transparently.
  • Alternative financing: Advising on innovative financing models, such as digital factoring and asset tokenization.
  1. Data Protection and Cybersecurity.

In a digital environment, data protection is essential. We advise our clients on:

  • Compliance with GDPR and local regulations related to data protection.
  • Implementation of robust cybersecurity policies and incident management, especially in digital financial platforms.
  1. Collaboration with Startups and Large Institutions

Our experience allows us to work with both disruptive startups and established banks that wish to incorporate technology into their services. We act as a bridge between both worlds, ensuring that alliances and business models are properly structured.

Impact and Success Stories

  • Launch of a leading fintech platform: We advised a startup in Mexico on the legal structuring and licensing necessary to operate as a financial technology institution under the Fintech Law.
  • Digital transformation of a traditional bank: We helped a banking institution implement a mobile banking platform, ensuring regulatory compliance and a secure and efficient user experience.
  • Cryptoasset strategies: We advise global companies on the tokenization of real estate assets and their offering in regulated markets.

Adapting to the Future

Our commitment to innovation leads us to participate in financial technology forums and collaborate with international associations to be at the forefront of trends. This allows us to anticipate regulatory changes and offer our clients legal solutions that foster their growth in the dynamic world of fintech and digital transformation.”

Shaping the Future of Law

Lastly we asked, “As a leader in the legal industry, what trends do you foresee shaping the future of law, and how is JUNQUERA LEGAL positioning itself to lead in those areas?”

“As a leader in the legal sector, we are convinced that the legal profession is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digitalization, globalization and new social demands. At Junquera Legal, we identify several key trends that will define the future of law, and we are strategically positioning ourselves to lead in these areas.

  1. Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Technology is revolutionizing how law is practiced. Integrating artificial intelligence tools into legal processes such as document analysis, predicting court outcomes and automating contracts will be essential.

  • Our approach: We have implemented advanced AI platforms and management software to streamline internal processes and improve accuracy in legal analysis. In addition, we are advising our clients on AI regulation, intellectual property and ethics in the use of these technologies.
  1. Regulation of New Technologies and Digital Economy

The rise of disruptive technologies such as blockchain, cryptoassets and the metaverse poses complex regulatory challenges.

  • Our approach: We have a team specialized in technology law that advises companies on the creation of legal frameworks to operate in these emerging areas. We have developed legal strategies for projects in tokenization, blockchain and digital platforms.
  1. ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) approach.

Companies are adopting policies that integrate environmental sustainability criteria, social impact and responsible corporate governance.

  • Our approach: We lead consulting on ESG strategies, helping companies comply with international regulations and integrate sustainable practices into their operations. We actively participate in energy transition and circular economy projects.
  1. Globalization and Transnational Arbitration

With the increasing interconnectedness of markets, international arbitration and transnational dispute resolution will be critical areas.

  • Our approach: We are active members of global legal networks, allowing us to coordinate transnational strategies for our clients. We specialize in international arbitration and litigation, representing companies and governments in highly complex cases.
  1. Access to Justice and Pro Bono

Equal access to justice will continue to be a priority for society and the legal profession.

  • Our approach: Junquera Legal has developed a strong pro bono culture, leading legal initiatives that promote access to fundamental rights and the strengthening of vulnerable communities.
  1. Specialization and Adaptability

The demand for increasingly specialized legal services requires firms capable of adapting quickly to market changes.

  • Our approach: We have diversified our practice areas to cover emerging sectors such as fintech, medical technology and energy sustainability, ensuring that our lawyers are constantly training.

Preparing for the Future

Junquera Legal is positioned as a law firm that combines tradition and modernity. Our commitment to innovation, legal excellence and ethical leadership allows us to anticipate global trends and be at the forefront of the transformation of the legal sector.

We are convinced that the future of the legal profession belongs to those who manage to combine technology, specialization and social commitment, and at Junquera Legal we are prepared to lead the way.” Mauricio Junquera Fernández Concluded

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