Claudio Jiménez De León

Partner since 2017

Claudio Jimenez has more than 20 years of experience advising national, foreign, public and private companies in their labor relationships with their employees in various industries such as oil & gas, energy, construction, aviation, banking, retail, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, beverages, technology, among others.

Mr. Jimenez has been recognized by Chambers and Partners Latin America as a leader in labor and employment practice in Mexico. Also, the labor and employment practice area led by Mr. Jimenez has also been recommended and recognized by The Legal 500 Guide.

His experience ranges from consultancy, individual and collective litigation, and appeal proceedings (Juicios de Amparo). Mr. Jimenez is constantly involved in high profile employees’ termination proceedings and collective termination processes. He also works hand-in-hand with the firms’ criminal compliance investigations, M&A and tax practices, providing a comprehensive approach and solutions to our clients by identifying, mitigating, and often times preventing, employment related and labor contingencies.

From 2007 to 2009, Mr. Jimenez worked at Mayer Brown LLP (Houston, Texas office) in the litigation and corporate practice groups.

+52 (55) 5201 7418
jimenezdeleon@macf.com.mx
Languages
  • Spanish.
  • English.

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The experience and educational background of our professionals form the foundation of our practice.

Our continuous dedication and preparation ensure that each client receives high-quality legal representation, backed by a solid foundation of knowledge and experience.
Education
  • Program “Improving your Negotiating Effectiveness”; Harvard Negotiation Institute, 2014.
  • Law Degree, Universidad Anáhuac del Sur, 2003.
Experience
  • Founding partner at Jiménez De León, Ramírez Abogados, S.C., 2011-2016.
  • Partner at Bufete Díaz Mirón y Asociados, S.C., 2009-2011.
  • Foreign associate, Mayer Brown LLP, Houston, Texas, 2007-2009.
  • Lawyer at América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (Telcel), 2004-2007.
  • Law Clerk at Barrera, Siquieiros y Torres Landa, S.C. (currently Hogan Lovells)., 2001-2004.
Contact
Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

Awards and recognitions

Claudio has won several awards

  • Labor & Employment, Band 4 - Chambers & Partners
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December 12, 2025
On December 9, 2025, the Chamber of Deputies of the Honorable Congress of the Union approved and remitted to the Senate the draft decree amending various tariff items of the Law of General Import and Export Taxes. The primary objective of this reform is to update the tariff rates applicable to a wide range of products, with particular emphasis on goods originating from countries with which Mexico does not currently maintain Free Trade Agreements.
November 5, 2025
On December 3, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo submitted to the Senate the initiatives that, together, would redefine Mexico’s working time regime by setting a 40‑hour weekly cap, as well as new limits on overtime and the obligation to maintain an electronic record of actual hours worked.
December 3, 2025
Today, December 3, the President of Mexico announced during the morning press conference the increase of the minimum wage for 2026 and highlighted key elements of the Federal Government’s initiative and implementation strategy to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours. According to the announcement, the initiative will be submitted to Congress today for formal presentation before the close of the regular session, and it is expected to be debated in early 2026.