A Disappearing Act? Mexican Judicial Reform and its Impact on International Arbitration

A Disappearing Act? Mexican Judicial Reform and its Impact on International Arbitration

Author: D.C. Bar Communities December 23, 2024 Duration: 1:26:11

Gaela and Nicole – along with special guest, Diego Duran de la Vega of Hughes Hubbard & Reed – interview Mexican Federal Judges Angelica Ortuño Suarez, Hilda Elizabeth Plascencia Carrasco, Marlene Angeles Tovar about the sweeping judicial reform that is planned for the Mexican judiciary over the next years. Perhaps the most striking aspect of the reform is subjecting all of Mexico’s Federal Judges to election by popular vote. While there are many unknowns with respect to the exact implementation of the reform, one thing is certain: uncertainty. We dive into the uncertainty, what this means for the current judicial bench, the future of the Mexican courts, and whether this might signify a great shift away from Mexican courts and toward international arbitration. With special thanks to Andrea Rodriguez Escobedo, Director of International Programs at Georgetown University Law Center for providing translation during this episode.


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