Our team brings together legal practitioners with diverse backgrounds in dispute resolution, transactions, and investigative work across both the U.S. and Mexico. Having worked extensively in these environments, we understand how commercial factors influence decisions in each market.
We approach legal questions with an awareness of their broader context—considering both practical and technical implications. Working in both languages and legal cultures has given us perspective on how similar issues can take different forms depending on jurisdiction and context.
This dual-market experience informs how we frame options and identify potential challenges. We find this integrated perspective particularly useful when helping clients whose activities naturally span both legal systems.
Cross-border business requires more than legal expertise—it demands understanding how deals actually get done on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Nexos Legal combines litigation, corporate transactions, and investigative experience with practical insight gained from launching and operating ventures in both jurisdictions.
We’ve worked both sides of the equation. Our backgrounds span complex disputes, M&A transactions, and sensitive investigations across both legal systems. What sets us apart is firsthand experience building businesses across borders—navigating the cultural expectations, regulatory realities, and operational challenges that can’t be learned from textbooks.
This dual perspective allows us to offer counsel that’s both legally sound and commercially grounded. We don’t just solve legal problems; we help clients build sustainable frameworks for cross-border success.
Practice Focus:
Technology Transactions, Intellectual Property, M&A & Licensing, Regulatory Compliance, Privacy & Data Protection
Biography:
Esteban Alcocer is a partner at Nexos Legal with more than two decades of experience guiding companies through technology-driven transactions, IP strategy, and regulatory compliance on both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border. His work spans industries from life sciences and retail to IT, media, and food and beverage, giving him a broad perspective on how businesses innovate, expand, and manage risk across markets.
He advises on complex matters including software development agreements, international supply chains, cross-border M&A, franchising, and IP licensing. Esteban has also led corporate restructurings and asset-backed transactions, and has helped multinationals monetize and structure technology portfolios across the Americas.
A trusted advisor in regulated sectors, Esteban counsels clients on data privacy, compliance with Mexico’s anti-bribery laws and the FCPA, and government investigations. His years as in-house counsel and his collaboration with global compliance teams give him a pragmatic view of how legal decisions align with business goals.
Esteban earned his J.D. from Universidad Intercontinental in Mexico City and completed graduate studies in banking and securities law at Fordham University School of Law in New York. He is an active member of ANADE, the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and the International Bar Association (IBA). Fluent in Spanish and English, he works seamlessly with clients operating across North America.
Practice Focus:
Cross-Border Litigation, Commercial Disputes, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate Investigations, Regulatory Enforcement
Biography:
Enrique Salazar is a partner at Nexos Legal and a cross-border litigator with more than a decade of experience representing multinationals in Mexico’s courts and arbitration forums. He handles high-stakes disputes involving corporate governance, joint ventures, and regulatory enforcement, combining courtroom skill with a practical understanding of business risk.
Enrique has argued cases before federal and state courts across Mexico, including the Supreme Court, and is experienced in oral, written, and online proceedings. His practice covers amparo litigation, fiduciary and professional liability disputes, and matters before regulatory and self-regulatory bodies. He has also represented clients in arbitration under ICC and Mexican institutional rules, and has brought petitions before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
U.S. clients frequently turn to Enrique for litigation and arbitration in Mexico, whether to enforce judgments, defend against regulatory actions, or resolve contractual disputes. His cases have included fraud and asset recovery claims for tech executives, contract disputes for U.S. logistics and construction firms, and defense of media and manufacturing companies before competition and administrative tribunals.
Before becoming a lawyer, Enrique worked in private equity-backed ventures and real estate development. That business background shapes his approach to litigation: focused not just on winning cases, but on protecting assets, recovering value, and safeguarding long-term enterprise interests.
Enrique earned his law degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and has completed advanced training in arbitration and commercial litigation. He is fluent in Spanish and English.
Practice Focus:
Strategic Legal Intelligence, Asset Tracing & Recovery, Fraud & Corruption Investigations, Cross-Border Due Diligence, Litigation & Arbitration Support
Biography:
Omar Castillo is Director of Investigations at Nexos Legal and one of Mexico’s leading legal intelligence professionals. For more than 20 years, he has conducted complex cross-border investigations that support litigation, arbitration, and regulatory actions throughout the U.S.–Mexico business corridor.
His expertise includes asset tracing, fraud and corruption inquiries, counterparty analysis, and internal investigations. Omar helps clients evaluate litigation risk, locate and recover assets, and develop the evidentiary foundation for enforcement. He is frequently engaged by law firms and multinationals in high-stakes matters, from judgment recovery and corruption cases to disputes between business partners.
Omar has directed investigations in industries ranging from real estate and infrastructure to e-commerce and financial services. Known for discretion and strategic insight, he works closely with Nexos Legal’s attorneys to align intelligence gathering with legal strategy, ensuring that clients act on facts rather than assumptions.
He holds a degree in Political Science from UNAM, along with certifications in financial intelligence, forensic investigations, and open-source data analysis. He is fluent in Spanish and English, with reading proficiency in Portuguese.
Practice Focus:
Cross-Border Business Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Technology & IP, Strategic Investigations
Biography:
Lawrence Weiner is the founding partner of Nexos Legal and a trusted advisor to companies operating across the U.S.–Mexico business corridor. For more than two decades, he has helped clients navigate cross-border deals, high-stakes disputes, and the fast-moving world of technology and IP.
Before founding the firm, Lawrence was a new-media entrepreneur. He served as CEO of a SaaS startup based in Latin America and co-founded a digital media incubator with operations in Mexico City and New York. He also led a software development company that expanded into media ventures across Latin America. That first-hand experience gives him a perspective few lawyers have: he understands not only the legal terrain, but also the commercial and cultural realities of building and scaling businesses in Mexico.
Today, Lawrence works closely with tech companies, startups, and established multinationals on matters ranging from cross-border joint ventures and technology transfer to IP strategy and complex litigation. He has represented clients in industries as varied as software, cleantech, media, agriculture, and manufacturing—often serving as lead counsel in cases involving breach of contract, technology licensing, or misappropriation of trade secrets.
Fluent in English and Spanish, and licensed in both countries, Lawrence bridges legal systems and business cultures. He is a frequent speaker at technology and legal conferences and contributes articles in English and Spanish on cross-border business and law.
Lawrence holds a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law, where he was editor-in-chief of the Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal, a B.A. from Yale, a Master of Science in International Economics from UC Berkeley, and a diplomado in International Commercial Law from the Escuela Libre de Derecho in Mexico City.
Yes. We build joint venture frameworks that go beyond boilerplate—structuring clear decision rights, profit allocations, and dispute resolution paths under Mexican law. Our goal is to preserve your leverage, avoid ambiguity, and create a structure that protects your interests across the full life of the venture.
Yes. We build joint venture frameworks that go beyond boilerplate—structuring clear decision rights, profit allocations, and dispute resolution paths under Mexican law. Our goal is to preserve your leverage, avoid ambiguity, and create a structure that protects your interests across the full life of the venture.
Yes. Our team includes seasoned legal investigators who can trace assets, uncover hidden ownership structures, and gather actionable intelligence—all under strict confidentiality. We combine legal strategy with investigative tools to preserve evidence, assess recovery options, and prepare for enforcement or litigation if needed.
Mexican IP registrations are essential and enforceable—but only if properly structured. We help clients register trademarks, copyrights, and patents while aligning protection with contracts, licensing, and enforcement strategy. From local filings to cross-border litigation, we ensure your IP is both protected and ready to be defended if challenged.
Yes. Our team handles cross-border M&A from both sides of the transaction, conducting bilingual due diligence, assessing regulatory risk, and structuring deals that are enforceable in both jurisdictions. We ensure your transaction reflects local realities while aligning with your commercial and tax objectives.
We help clients resolve cross-border e-commerce disputes through targeted negotiation, strategic positioning, and where needed, private mediation or emergency relief. Our approach focuses on protecting your platform’s operations and commercial relationships while avoiding the time and cost of protracted litigation.
We advise on contractor vs. employment classifications under Mexican law and structure agreements to ensure legal compliance and full IP ownership. From onboarding documents to NDAs and IP assignments, we help you minimize labor risk and safeguard your technology across borders.
Yes. We represent both companies and individuals in regulatory matters, carefully managing conflicts of interest and reputational risk. Our approach balances executive defense with corporate strategy—protecting the business while coordinating a discreet, strategic response to inquiries from Mexican authorities.
Absolutely. We assist clients with cross-border investment structuring, ensuring compliance with Mexican and U.S. regulations while minimizing tax exposure. Whether it’s a private placement, equity round, or convertible instrument, we align legal structure with financial goals and investor expectations across both markets.
Yes. We provide clear, early-stage dispute assessments—reviewing claims, contracts, and exposure to help you make informed decisions. Whether the best path is settlement, litigation, or disengagement, we structure the response to protect your leverage, limit risk, and support your broader business objectives.
