Experience
Alfredo heads the firm’s Labor, Social Security and Immigration practice group. He advises local and foreign clients in complex labor and employment matters, including union negotiations, planning for new and existing investments in efficient labor structures, executive transfers and terminations, social security and compensation matters, formation and implementation of pension plans, equity compensation programs, and flexible benefit plans.
Alfredo also advises clients on labor matters in mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and privatizations. He has assisted clients in complex labor relations strategies, as well as collective litigation, including strikes, work stoppages, union certification and inter-union conflicts. Before joining Sánchez Devanny, he was partner at an international law firm. Alfredo headed the Labor Affairs Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico for over 10 years and is currently the Labor Counsel of the Chamber. He is the Under-Director of the National Association of Export Companies (INDEX) and member of the National Association of Company Lawyers (ANADE).
Alfredo was recently appointed by the Mexican Government as panelist to the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism of the USMCA, for disputes between Mexico and Canada. From 2013 to 2018 he was the managing partner in the firm´s Mexico City office. Alfredo was again appointed Chairman of the Human Capital and Labor Affairs Committee of American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico for 2021-2023.
Masters in Law (LL.M.). New York University, New York City, N.Y., USA (2002).
Special Studies in the European Community Legal System. Sydney Sussex College, Cambridge (1999).
Postgraduate studies in Labor Law and Amparo proceedings. Universidad Panamericana, México, D.F., México (1997).
Law Degree. Universidad Iberoamericana, México, D.F., México (1996).
LANGUAGES: Spanish, English.
"Alfredo never overcomplicates things and is very spot-on in his advice.” – Chambers Latin America 2025
“Alfredo Kupfer Domínguez has been a great ally in understanding the Mexican landscape.” – Chambers Latin America 2025
“I have had the opportunity to work with several law firms, but the warmth of Sanchez Devanny has gone beyond my expectations. Professionals and with excellent knowledge.” – Legal500 Latin America 2025
“The plus is the speed of response, and the careful attention of their lawyers.” – Legal500 Latin America 2025
