In an increasingly complex legal environment, Senko Legal was founded as a modern and strategic law firm, formed by three teams of lawyers with decades of combined experience. Our name — inspired by the Japanese word senkō, meaning “flash of light” — reflects our commitment to providing clear, precise, and timely legal advice.
We turn legal knowledge into value for our clients.
We advise companies on all legal aspects of their operations, including corporate governance, reorganizations, mergers, spin-offs, and shareholder disputes.
🔹 Corporate maintenance.
🔹 Corporate governance and bylaws.
🔹 Shareholder disputes.
🔹 Commercial contracts.
Our specialized team, led by Miguel Ishii, has advised on high-impact transactions in Mexico and abroad. We provide legal support for acquisitions, strategic alliances, and due diligence processes, with a strong technical and business-oriented perspective.
🔹 Purchase and sale of shares and assets.
🔹 Commercial alliances and joint ventures.
🔹 Distribution and strategic agreements.
We design tailored legal solutions with a clear, decisive, and results-driven approach. Our team has experience in civil, commercial, family, constitutional, and insurance litigation.
🔹 Contract disputes.
🔹 Debt recovery.
🔹 Family and inheritance litigation.
🔹 Amparo proceedings and human rights cases.
🔹 Conflicts related to insurance policies.
🔹 Commercial insolvency proceedings.
We advise developers, investors, and property owners on all legal aspects of the real estate sector, from land acquisition to the structuring of trusts and project financing.
🔹 Due diligence and title review.
🔹 Real estate trusts.
🔹 Joint ventures.
🔹 Tourism, residential, and industrial projects.
As an effective alternative to traditional litigation, we offer representation in arbitration proceedings before institutions such as the ICC, CAM, and CANACO. We serve as counsel or arbitrators, maximizing outcomes in complex disputes.
🔹 Dispute resolution strategies.
🔹 Enforcement of arbitration clauses.
🔹 Representation in arbitration proceedings.
We offer comprehensive legal solutions for all stages of the mining cycle. From obtaining concessions to managing community relations, we combine technical and legal expertise.
🔹 Mining concessions and regulatory compliance.
🔹 Exploration and operation agreements.
🔹 Land use and environmental matters.
🔹 Dispute resolution and sustainability.
Bosques de Los Ciruelos 186, Piso 12, Bosques de las Lomas, C.P. 11700, Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX
At SENKO LEGAL, we have extensive experience advising clients on corporate law matters. Over the years, we have developed systems to ensure that our clients’ corporate affairs remain in optimal condition. Our core services include:
The strength of Mergers & Acquisitions practice lies in the combination of the skills and knowledge of every team member. At SENKO LEGAL, we bring together over 35 years of experience advising domestic and international clients on high-profile transactions, with the energy and innovation of a new generation of lawyers—ensuring we deliver the highest level of service to our clients.
SENKO LEGAL provides legal services in M&A primarily in the following areas:
At SENKO LEGAL, our priority is to deliver precise, innovative, and effective legal solutions. We are a modern and flexible law firm that combines creativity, experience, and resources to resolve complex legal disputes—always with a strategic and results-oriented approach.
In our litigation practice, we conduct an in-depth analysis of each client’s needs to propose tailored, functional, and effective solutions. Each strategy is designed to support and strengthen your growth, delivering tangible outcomes.
We design legal solutions, litigation plans, and strategies for complex disputes with clarity, solid legal grounding, and the support of subject-matter specialists. We offer coverage in virtually every state in the country, either directly or through a network of trusted local correspondents. Our team has the training and experience needed to provide strong, committed representation in any kind of dispute, regardless of the industry.
We provide comprehensive legal services to clients in the real estate sector, including property due diligence, title review and legal opinions, environmental regulation compliance, and land use matters. Our advisory services cover the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of: (i) real estate project financing;
(ii) development, construction, and commercialization of commercial, tourism, industrial, residential, and logistics projects; (iii) Mexican real estate investment trusts (FIBRAs); (iv) foreign capital investment trusts and other investment vehicles; (v) timeshare and co-ownership systems; (vi) acquisitions, sales, and sale-leaseback transactions; (vii) joint ventures and profit-sharing agreements; (viii) foreclosures and adjudications; (ix) acquisition of commercial or industrial real estate and facilities; (x) real estate-secured transactions; (xi) infrastructure projects; and
(xii) leasing of all types of real estate properties.
We represent both domestic and international clients, including property owners, developers, landlords, tenants, investors, construction companies, real estate consultants and brokers, real estate financing companies, and companies seeking financing for the acquisition or development of real estate projects.
We provide comprehensive legal counsel for the drafting and negotiation of arbitration agreements, as well as the implementation of the dispute resolution mechanisms required by a given contract or project.
Our attorneys have participated in both domestic and international commercial arbitrations, serving as arbitrators and legal counsel. We advise clients on strategy and provide representation in arbitration proceedings brought before various national and international institutions, including:
• The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
• The Mexico City Arbitration Center (CAM).
• The National Chamber of Commerce of Mexico City (CANACO).
Our experience spans disputes in sectors such as distribution, infrastructure, rail transportation, retail, mining, energy, and pharmaceuticals. We effectively represent the interests of private companies, public entities, and international investors.
For us, arbitration is not merely an alternative to litigation—it is a key legal tool we use with strategic vision to resolve complex disputes, protect assets, and secure favorable outcomes.
We offer specialized legal services for clients with cross-border needs.
At SENKO LEGAL, we have a dedicated Mining Law practice focused on delivering comprehensive legal solutions for the development, operation, and closure of mining projects in Mexico. We support our clients throughout all phases of the mining cycle, combining technical, regulatory, and commercial insight to ensure legal viability and full regulatory compliance.
Our services include:
• Acquisition, transfer, and regularization of mining concessions;
• Title review and legal status analysis of mining lots;
• Administrative filings and procedures before regulatory authorities;
• Negotiation and formalization of exploration, operation, and joint venture agreements;
• Due diligence in mining asset acquisition transactions;
• Environmental and land use matters applicable to mining activities;
• Representation in administrative proceedings, inspections, and defense against potential sanctions; and
• Management of community relations and land tenure issues.
We have advised both domestic and international companies in exploration and extraction projects involving various minerals, as well as in joint ventures, investment structures, and dispute resolution within the mining sector.
At SENKO LEGAL, we understand the strategic nature of the mining industry and provide precise, proactive legal counsel with a focus on sustainability, continuity, and social impact in every client project.
Citlali is a specialist in transactional corporate law, domestic and international commercial arbitration, mining and energy law, and public procurement procedures. Since 1999, she has provided legal advice in complex transactions and represented public and private sector clients in various national and international arbitrations.
Transactional, Arbitration, and Mining Law
Graduate of Universidad La Salle
Postgraduate studies at McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Attorney with 35 years of experience advising national and international clients in corporate law, real estate law, and transactions.
Clients highlight the quality of his legal advice, service-oriented approach, and ability to offer creative solutions in complex negotiations. He is widely recognized for his experience and innovative approach in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including the design of corporate legal structures, co-investments, strategic alliances, and trusts.
Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate
Graduate of Escuela Libre de Derecho
Postgraduate studies in Corporate and Tax Law at Universidad Panamericana
Master’s and Ph.D. candidate in International Economic and Business Law at Kyushu University, Japan (scholarship awarded by Japan’s Ministry of Education)
English and Japanese
Ranked in Corporate/M&A, Band 2, for the eighth consecutive year in Chambers Latin America.
«Miguel Tsuyoshi Ishii Yokoyama is a very strong and experienced lawyer, with a very solid background. He brings an excellent combination of skills to the table for M&A operations.»
With over 18 years of litigation experience in Mexico, Alejandro Segall has successfully represented both domestic and international companies as well as individuals in complex, multidisciplinary matters.
His practice focuses on disputes arising from contractual breaches, civil liability, shareholder conflicts, bankruptcy proceedings, family law disputes, real estate investment disputes, and insurance litigation.
He is known for his analytical ability, strategic vision, and ethical commitment to each case, combining strategy, technical expertise, and close client relationships to achieve effective outcomes.
Civil, Commercial, Family, and Insurance Litigation
Graduate of Universidad Iberoamericana (2010)
Spanish and English (bilingual proficiency)
Mercedes is an attorney with over 10 years of experience in the public and private sectors, specializing in strategic litigation, human rights defense, and institutional compliance. She has a strong track record in administrative, constitutional, and corporate matters.
Administrative Litigation, Corporate, and Mining
Graduate of Escuela Libre de Derecho (2015)
English
Frida has over 10 years of experience in corporate and transactional law, having participated in M&A deals and financings.
Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions
Graduate of Escuela Libre de Derecho (2015)
English
Ranked as an Associate to Watch for Corporate/M&A in Chambers Latin America 2026″.
«I highlight Frida Atenas Cázares’ depth of knowledge and responsiveness.»
Luis holds a law degree from Mexico City and a Master’s in Sports Law and Management, with over 11 years of experience in boutique litigation firms handling commercial, civil, and family matters across all Mexican courts.
Commercial, Civil, and Family Litigation
Bachelor of Laws and Master in Sports Law and Management, Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (Madrid, Spain)
English
Diana assists in coordinating legal processes in the litigation department, focusing on continuous improvement and human-centered legal solutions.
Litigation
Graduate of Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (2018)
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