Operating in Mexico · Legal Guides

Legal guides
for Mexico's
construction sector

Practical guides on Mexican construction law, written for engineers, project directors, and foreign investors, not lawyers.

Claims

Acceleration Claims in Construction Law

What acceleration claims are, when they arise, and how to prepare and litigate them under Mexican construction law.

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Disputes

Most Frequent Construction Controversies in Mexico

The most common legal disputes in Mexico's construction sector and how courts and arbitrators resolve them.

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Construction Log Book in Mexico: Legal Obligations and How to Use It

The BEOP electronic construction log in Mexican public works: legal framework, mandatory events, evidentiary value, and what foreign contractors need to know.

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Contracts

Escalation Clause in Construction Contracts

How price escalation clauses work in Mexico, their legal basis under LOPSRM, and key considerations for contractors.

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Fixed-Price Contracts in Mexico: What Foreign Contractors Need to Know

How fixed-price contracts work under Mexican construction law: legal framework, risk allocation, exceptions, and common mistakes foreign contractors make.

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Compliance

Gender Equity in the Construction Sector

Gender equity in Mexico's construction industry: legal framework, women's participation, and practical steps for companies.

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Penalties in Mexican Public Works Contracts: Calculation, Limits, and Defense

How conventional penalties work in Mexican public works contracts: legal basis, calculation method, the difference from deductives, and how foreign contractors can defend against unjust retentions.

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Rescission of Public Works Contracts in Mexico: How to Defend Your Position

Administrative rescission of public works contracts under Mexican law: causes, procedure, deadlines, 2025 reform, and defense strategy for foreign contractors.

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Contracts

Termination of the Private Construction Contract

Legal grounds, procedures, and consequences of terminating a private construction contract in Mexico.

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Unit-Price Contracts in Mexico: A Guide for Foreign Contractors

How unit-price contracts work under Mexican construction law: structure, payment, cost adjustments, and key differences from fixed-price contracts.

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