Diego Andrade Max

Diego has been practicing law since 1992 with a focus on international trade, arbitration, public tenders in Mexico and Latin America, corporate, contracts, competition law, cross-border transactions, FCPA and UKBA compliance investigations in Latin America. He has been in private practice with prestigious law firms in Mexico, European Union (EU), and the US and has extensive in-house experience working across different industries and countries.

Throughout his career he has acted in different capacities in public and private functions, including as external governmental advisor during the negotiation of the Mexico – EU Free Trade Agreement, as attorney of the Mexico Federal Economic Competition Commission. For 20+ years he acted as General Counsel in charge of Latin America for major multinational corporations in the automotive, nutritional, pharmaceutical, energy, and utilities sectors. During his time at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Aggreko he also oversaw projects in the Middle East and Africa. Throughout his career Diego has negotiated major settlements in Latin America and secured major contracts in high-profile tenders throughout the Americas. He coordinates attorneys in several jurisdictions, including international antitrust and concentrations. Diego is fluent in Spanish, English, German, and French, and has a working knowledge of Portuguese.

Diego provides guidance navigating the inherent complexities of business in Latin America, conducts due diligence in the Americas, and protects clients from exposure to commercial risk including compliance, sanctions, expropriation, and frivolous litigation. Diego advises US and foreign corporations starting operations in Mexico and Latin America and provides strategic support to Texas corporate attorneys advising foreign clients doing business in Texas and the US.

As a matter of principle, Diego favors constructive working relationships with a strong hands-on approach and proactive application of the law. His practice is driven to implement solid, cost-efficient, and positive solutions tailored to the business needs of each client.