ENARLAW Arbitration — International Arbitration with a Mexican Root

Academic Credentials and Professional Affiliations

Institutional Profile

A Boutique Law Firm with a Global Perspective

We help clients navigate complex commercial and investment disputes, protecting their interests in contractual and investment treaty claims under foremost international arbitration rules. From drafting arbitration agreements to the recognition, enforcement, and setting aside of arbitral awards. We provide strategic counsel at every stage of the dispute.

We advise and represent clients in English and Spanish across a wide range of industries, including international trade, insurance and reinsurance, hospitality, franchising, real estate, construction and infrastructure, energy, mining, agribusiness, corporate transactions and M&A, intellectual property, technology, maritime, and aviation. Our approach is tailored to each client’s commercial objectives and the demands of their dispute.

Key Capabilities

Practice Areas

Specialized advocacy to protect corporate and sovereign interests before international arbitral tribunals.

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International Commercial Arbitration

We advise and represent clients in complex cross-border commercial disputes under leading international arbitration rules, including those of the ICC, ICDR, AAA, HKIAC, LCIA, SIAC, CEDCA, CIAC, BVI IAC, CAM, SCC, DIA, and FAI. From arbitration strategy and proceedings to the protection and enforcement of contractual rights, we deliver tailored legal solutions aligned with our clients’ commercial objectives across jurisdictions.

02

Investment Arbitration (Investor-State)

We advise and represent investors and sovereign States in investment disputes arising under contracts and investment treaties, under leading international arbitration frameworks, including ICSID, PCA, and UNCITRAL rules. Our services encompass strategic case assessment, dispute resolution, and advocacy throughout the arbitration process, tailored to protect our clients’ legal rights and strategic interests.

03

Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

We advise and represent domestic and international clients in proceedings before Mexican courts for the recognition, enforcement, and setting aside of domestic and foreign arbitral awards. Our services include developing tailored enforcement strategies, navigating complex judicial proceedings, and setting aside arbitral awards on legally available grounds. We protect our clients’ contractual and procedural rights while pursuing effective outcomes within Mexico’s arbitration framework and the applicable limits of judicial review.

04

Commercial and Investment Contracts

We advise domestic and international clients on the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial and investment agreements, helping them structure transactions, allocate risks, and protect their contractual interests. Our work includes assessing contractual obligations, dispute resolution mechanisms, liability provisions, and enforcement considerations, with a focus on preventing disputes and strengthening our clients’ legal and commercial positions.

05

Contract, Commercial, Administrative, and Constitutional Litigation

We provide strategic legal counsel and robust courtroom representation to domestic and international clients in complex domestic litigation. Our practice encompasses contractual and commercial litigation, regulatory proceedings, public contracts and public-private partnerships (PPPs), concessions, torts, claims for moral and punitive damages, and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments before Mexican courts. Across every matter, we develop and execute litigation strategies designed to safeguard our clients’ legal rights, protect their assets, and advance their interests before the competent courts and authorities.

06

Corporate and M&A

We provide strategic legal counsel throughout the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) lifecycle, including transaction structuring and coordination, corporate governance and minute book reviews, and comprehensive legal due diligence. We identify and mitigate corporate, tax, and employment risks to support informed decision-making, facilitate transactions, and protect our clients’ interests in complex corporate matters.

Sectoral Expertise

Industry Sectors

Legal and technical expertise across key industries driving cross-border economic activity.

01 International Trade

02 Insurance and Reinsurance

03 Advertising

04 Hospitality

05 Real Estate

06 Manufacturing and Production

07 Construction and Infrastructure

08 Oil and Gas, Electricity & Renewable

09 Mining

10 Agribusiness

11 Corporate and M&A

12 Intellectual Property

13 Technology and Software

14 Maritime

15 Aviation

16 Agency

17 Distribution

18 Franchising

International Arbitration Expertise

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We advise and represent clients in international commercial and investment arbitration under the leading international arbitration rules, in disputes arising from contractual claims and investment treaties. Our practice addresses complex issues involving the substantive law of specific jurisdictions and the application of lex mercatoria.

The founder and partner leading our International Arbitration practice has received advanced training in international arbitration in Washington, D.C., and Beijing, China, as well as through the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). This international academic and professional background informs our strategic approach to cross-border disputes and our commitment to internationally recognized standards of arbitration practice.

Confidentiality

02

We safeguard our clients’ confidential information, business secrets, commercial interests, and professional relationships with the utmost discretion. We understand that disputes can expose sensitive business information and create reputational risks. Accordingly, we handle each matter with strict attention to confidentiality, data protection, and the preservation of our clients’ strategic and commercial interests, subject to applicable legal and professional obligations. Our approach is designed to protect our clients’ reputation, preserve valuable business relationships, and minimize unnecessary exposure throughout dispute resolution proceedings.

International Recognition and Enforcement

03

We help clients turn favorable arbitral awards into tangible results across borders. Whether enforcing commercial awards under the New York Convention or investment awards under the ICSID Convention, we develop tailored strategies to overcome enforcement challenges, protect assets, and secure our clients’ legal and financial interests across jurisdictions.

End-to-End Dispute Resolution

04

From drafting arbitration clauses to enforcing arbitral awards, we guide clients through every stage of the dispute resolution process. Our proactive, strategic approach helps anticipate risks, prevent costly complications, and protect our clients’ interests from the outset through enforcement.

Cross-Industry Experience

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We combine legal expertise with an understanding of the commercial and technical challenges facing our clients across a broad range of industries, including international trade, agency and distribution, insurance and reinsurance, advertising, hospitality, franchising, real estate, manufacturing, construction and infrastructure, energy, mining, agribusiness, corporate transactions and M&A, intellectual property, technology and software, maritime, and aviation. This industry-specific insight enables us to develop tailored legal strategies aligned with each client’s business objectives and operational realities.

Mexico-Based. Globally Connected.

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Based in Mexico City, we advise and represent clients in international arbitration in both English and Spanish. Our cross-border perspective and strategic connections across Latin America, Asia, North America, and Europe enable us to navigate complex international disputes and serve clients across jurisdictions.

Edwin Nemesio Álvarez Román is a business and corporate lawyer admitted to practice in Mexico, with over 15 years of experience in the country. His practice focuses on international commercial and investor-State arbitration, including disputes arising under contracts and investment treaties, under leading international arbitration rules.

He practices in Spanish and English and is a partner at ENARLAW Arbitration, a boutique law firm based in Mexico City. He also serves as arbitrator in Mexico, Venezuela and the British Virgin Islands.

He has been trained as arbitrator through the HKIAC Advanced Arbitrator Training Programme at the HKIAC Beijing Representative Office, focusing on the latest practices and development trends in international arbitration. He has likewise completed the Arbitration Advocacy Skills Programme organized by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), which focuses on effective advocacy techniques and the strategic considerations that contribute to successful representation in international and domestic arbitral proceedings.

Edwin was recognized as a 2023 Distinguished Member of the Mexican Chapter of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, North America Branch (CIArb), and has been listed in Who's Who in America 2023–2024.

He is an active member of leading professional associations in the fields of international law and international arbitration, and the author of several academic articles on commercial and investment arbitration.

He has extensive experience litigating before federal and local courts, as well as in commercial transactions, contract law, corporate law, and related fields.

He provides comprehensive legal counsel to enable clients to make informed decisions on business agreements. He further advises domestic and foreign clients doing business in Mexico and communicates effectively with clients regarding the issues and challenges they may face when interacting with the Mexican legal system.

Edwin N. Álvarez Román holds an LL.M. in International Arbitration and Business from American University Washington College of Law (Washington, D.C.). He also holds an LL.M. in Human and Constitutional Rights from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, and he holds a Law Degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, both in Mexico City.

Strategic Contact

Is your company facing a commercial or investment dispute?

Request a Consultation with Edwin Nemesio Álvarez Román and receive an initial assessment of your case.

Legal counsel and representation in international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration and complex disputes involving States, state-owned or partially state-owned enterprises, and private entities.

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International Arbitration. Global Standards. Strategic Solutions.