INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE At DHA we represent Mexican people and companies doing business abroad, as well as Foreigners who invest or have business in Mexico. ​ The firm has a network of contacts and strategic alliances in the main cities of the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe. The foregoing allows our clients to have adequate advice in their international operations. ​ USA DESK Our firm has its roots in northern Mexico. We know the commercial and personal dynamics that take place along the 3,169 kilometers of border between Mexico and the United States. We have offices at strategic points along the border, serving our clients who have businesses in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas. ​ Our team of attorneys at the border offices is not only bilingual, but bi-cultural. They grew up on the border, they know how to do business there. Constantly we are working in coordination with US firms in transactions and / or litigation with jurisdiction in both countries. We have a network of correspondents with coverage in major US cities, allowing us to provide our Mexican customers full coverage in the country, serving as liaison to protect their interests. CANADA DESK Canada is the second commercial partner of Mexico and the third country with the highest foreign direct investment in Mexico. Of the total number of tourists that visit the country each year, Canadians occupy second place, only surpassed by tourism from the United States. At DHA we have developed a network of contacts with specialized firms in Montreal, Toronto, Quebec and Vancouver, in order to guarantee our Mexican or Canadian clients the best legal advice in transactions or litigation involving both countries. We are aware of the growth of commercial relationships between France and Mexico, in the framework of the Commercial Trade with the European Union. For many decades, Mexico has welcomed French investors. In recent years, Mexico became more open towards foreign investments, eliminating restrictions in some key economic activities. With this favorable framework, France has brought important businesses to Mexico in areas where it is an undisputed leader, such as aerospace, automotive, energy, telecommunications, among others. ​ The France-Mexico Commerce Chamber was established in 1884 being a clear example of the strength of the relationships between the two countries. DHA is a proud member of this association and is ready to advise French investors through our French desk. ​ The DHA French desk is headed by Ivonne AGUILERA , fluent in French, who provides legal advice to investors to either set up a business in Mexico or collaborate with them in their development. ​ Please contact us should you need any support from our French desk. FRENCH DESK French Desk Contact Us Canada Desk USA Desk Latin Anerica LATIN AMERICA De Hoyos y Avilés is a Mexican law firm with a strong presence in the market in the Americas. Even though the United States and Canada are the first commercial partners of Mexico, the commercial relationship with South America is trying. Miami is a liaison center for the Americas and in that city our firm has strong relationships with the local lawyers' forum, actively participating in the International Law Section of the Florida Bar. In addition, we have built strategic alliances with specialized firms in Central America, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Chile. With the above, we provide a complete service to our clients with businesses in South America. ​

Gustavo de Hoyos Guevara Practice Areas Education Agriculture Law Commercial Litigation Real Estate and Property law Corporate law Appellate Practice Estate Planning Trust and Probate law Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. J.D. Membership National Business Lawyers Association (Mexico) U.S. Mexico Bar Association Socio Fundador 1943 - 2021

BANK LAW, RESTRUCTURING & CREDITOR'S RIGHTS LEASE & FINANCE Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Reorganization BANKING LAW & FINANCE Business & Financial Restructuring For more than 56-year of history, we have advised several Mexican and foreign banking institutions. We are very familiar with the history of Mexican banks, having worked with them over an extended period, and understand how they approach and solve problems. DHA's attorneys are also well-versed in all aspects of credit agreements, thus offering our banking litigation clients a fair and adequate solution. At DE HOYOS Y AVILES, we are aware that the relationship between financial institutions and business leaders requires expertise across various disciplines. Understanding the fundamentals of banking law and finance and implementing optimal practices remain crucial to our clients’ operations. We have an excellent reputation with debt recovery via judicial proceedings, having successfully advised important Mexican and foreign financial institutions. This experience also makes it possible for us to defend our clients effectively in disputes with credit institutions. Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Reorganization De Hoyos y Avilés represents secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, lenders, indenture trustees and business owners in the full range of bankruptcy matters. Protecting the rights of creditors requires skilled, experienced professionals who have an understanding of insolvency law. Our attorneys negotiate agreements to restructure loans and leases and resolve defaults. The firm represents creditors, landlords and lenders in the protection of their rights and assets in both out of court restructurings, receivership, assignment for the benefit of creditors proceedings and all bankruptcy proceedings. Our team is experienced in negotiating and supervising challenging and unique out of court, informal workouts and debt compositions, for both debtors and creditors. Our team members are regularly involved in adversary proceedings. Our Law Firm represent bankruptcy trustees (National o Foreign) in claims against a debtor or its principals for making fraudulent schedules, misusing the bankruptcy system, or for avoidance and recovery of preferential or fraudulent transfers. Our attorneys have defended claims brought by trustees and debtors against creditors and other non-debtors, sought exceptions or denial from discharge, and contested lien priority. ​ Contact us Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Reorganization BANKING LAW & FINANCE We are adepts lawyers who know that the relationship between financial institutions and business leaders requires expertise in multiple disciplines. The Understanding of the fundamentals of banking law and finance and implementing optimal practices are crucial to our clients’ benefit. We are able to offer focused consulting and assistance for planning and execution of several financial mechanisms, either as creditor or debtor. Our broad experience includes mercantile matters. We have an excellent reputation on debt recovery via judicial proceedings, offering consultancy to important national and international financial institutions. This experience makes it possible for us to capably defend our clients in conflicts with credit institutions. Contact us BANKING LAW & FINANCE LEASE & FINANCE DE HOYOS Y AVILES has a full service lease finance practice. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing lenders, equity participants, lessees, lessors, users, sellers, and purchasers in the lease financing of equipment and other capital assets of all types. More LEASE & FINANCE Business & Financial Restructuring Business & Financial Restructuring Businesses in distress need expert legal counsel to reorganize and obtain the best possible outcome. We have provided representation to clients in corporate restructurings, workouts, bankruptcy planning, negotiations, litigation, and distressed asset acquisitions. Our attorneys are skilled negotiators and litigators involved in all aspects of the financial restructuring process. We can effectively counsel clients on strategies to protect their rights and maximize their assets. Contact us

Agriculture & Livestock Industry DHA has experience in defending the interests of companies in the agriculture and livestock industry. Our clients include fertilizer companies, seed producers and distributors, horticulturists, packing companies, milk producers and companies engaged in the feedlot. ​ We understand the problems related to producing, transporting and exporting product. Employee relationships, as well as social security institutions, play an important role in the agriculture sector. ​ Our labor law team has broad experience in handling specific problems related to farmworkers. Similarly, we have a group of attorneys focused on solving various water-related issues. Automotive Industry DHA's clients include vehicle assembly companies, dealerships and financial affiliates. ​ We therefore understand the different legal problems that might arise during processes related to the assembly, sale, and export of vehicles, as well as relationships with distributors. ​ We are also familiar with credit and financial procedures used in selling fleets or vehicles to end users. Our clients include companies that manufacture turbines and parts specifically used in the automotive or aerospace industries. Banking & Financial Industry During DHA's more than 56 year history, we have advised several Mexican and foreign banking institutions. ​ We are very familiar with the history of Mexican banks, having worked with them over an extended period, and understand how they approach and solve problems. ​ DHA's attorneys are also well-versed in all aspects of credit agreements, thus offering our banking litigation clients a fair and adequate solution. ​ Our Banking Law practice group has more than five decades of experience in the restructuring and litigation of complex and millionaire loans. ​ The labor law practice group represents various banking institutions throughout the country in the management of their working relationships with bank employees. Infrastructure & Construction Undertaking infrastructure projects requires attorneys’ participation throughout various phases, and very often calls for interaction with other firms’ legal and/or technical advisors involved in the project’s design, financing and execution. At DHA, we have experience in handling all related matters from the inception of a real estate project. Whether purchasing land, resolving land disputes, securing land use permits and establishing relationships with financial institutions and construction companies, we have advised numerous clients on building hotels, residential developments, malls, warehouses and storage facilities, as well as investing in the chemical and energy sectors. Real Estate & Transactions DHA has experience in resolving land ownership-related disputes. Whether the land is held as an ejido (communal land), privately or in restricted areas, our attorneys understand the various challenges associated with acquiring and transferring ownership. Our clients include construction companies, trusts, insurance companies, housing developers, banks and foreign citizens with investments in Mexico. ​ DHA’s litigators work closely with our transactions group in order to proactively avoid disputes. Our attorneys have broad experience in agrarian, civil and administrative litigation matters. IMMEX Companies Assembly Plants As a result of our location in Northern Mexico directly along the U.S. border, we have extensive experience in representing the manufacturing industry. We have advised many IMMEX companies and maquiladoras, often starting with their first exploratory visit. We are familiar with potential complications arising from temporary import and shelter programs, and have extensive experience in preventing and resolving employment- and social security-related disputes. ​ In addition, our immigration lawyers offer the necessary support for foreign executives and technicians seeking to receive and maintain legal residence in Mexico. ​ We have successfully represented companies from the U.S.A., South Korea, China, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Chile and Germany. Our clients in Mexico manufacture products such as cell phone chips, automotive turbines, aircraft parts, television sets and medical devices. Fishing Industry Fishing activities are very specific, requiring deep and direct knowledge of the market. Raising, catching and transporting marine products, either by large companies or through fishing cooperatives, involves several processes such as receiving financing, purchasing equipment, exporting and establishing credit guarantees, either on boats or live product. Our clients include banking institutions, fishing cooperatives and supply companies. Food industry & Supercenters Our clients include leading companies dedicated to food production and sale. DHA has experience with producers of grains, meat, fast food, soft drinks, milk and beverages in general. We are familiar with quality control and employee training programs, as well as the legal problems that may arise from product distribution and sale. Having represented various supermarket chains and major supercenters over the years, we understand the complexity of commercial relationships between our supermarket clients and their suppliers Natural Resources The Mexican legal framework of the energy sector is evolving rapidly. For several years, DHA has been assisting companies in this sector, on litigation arising from environmental lawsuits or conflicts related to land ownership. In addition, our attorneys have extensive experience in handling various aspects related to rights and disputes related to the use of Mexican waters. Family Business In Mexico, a significant number of companies still operate as family businesses. Given this type of company’s characteristics, our firm offers personalized attention through a dedicated team of advisors. As adequate generational planning requires specific advice, DHA's attorneys become familiar with each client's specific needs in order to understand the company and its employee relationships. In addition, many of our attorneys have earned advanced degrees in business and tax law to offer an even more comprehensive service. Transportation Industry At DHA we have developed a technical specialization in the Transportation industry (public and private, cargo, auxiliary services, among others) in Mexico, and hand in hand with our clients in their expansion in the United States. We provide legal advice to the biggest transport companies in Mexico. The services we offer include, among others, the following; Filing and obtaining application for permits, concessions and/or any other authorization, local, state or federal, necessary for the operation of routes, itineraries, etc, for the public transport service and/or bus stations. Legal defense against overlaps, road invasions, ruinous competition and/or any act of authority, or third parties that affect the interest of our clients. Legal advice, representation and negotiation with suppliers (financial institutions for credits, manufacturers for purchase and sale of vehicles and spare parts, debt collection procedures, etc.) Business Immigration International companies operating in Mexico frequently call upon our services in order to obtain work or residence permits for their executives. We have successfully received such permits for several maquiladoras (assembly plants) or Mexican companies that hire foreign executives and/or staff AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY BANKING & FINACIAL REAL ESTATE & TRANSACTIONS FOOD INDUSTRY & SUPERCENTERS FISHING INDUSTRY NATURAL RESOURCES TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY FAMILY BUSINESS BUSINESS IMMIGRATION INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTION IMMEX COMPANIES INDUSTRY For years, DHA has represented clients from various industrial and commercial sectors, through which we’ve come to understand the specific needs and difficulties of each area.

Luis Armendariz Chat Contact LinkedIn Practice Areas Business Law, Corporate Governance Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures Cross-Border Transactions Real Estate Compliance Commercial Contracts Nearshoring & Soft Landing Project & Corporate Finance External General Counsel Services Business Succession Planning Mining Law Membership ANADE (Mexican Association of Corporate Counsel) American Bar Association. Education Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey Campus J.D. 1998 Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. LL.M 2006 Kellogg School of Management. Business 2006 Current position Partner and Director of the Chihuahua City Office Languages Spanish native speaker. English: Full professional working proficiency.

Jaleyna de la Peña Molina Call VCard Email LinkedIn Practice Areas Education Membership Civil law Probate and wills Family law Family business. Estate planning Wealth transfer planning Division of assets Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. J.D Master Degree on Civil Law, by Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Postgraduate studies in Family Law, by: Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina Abogadas MX National Business Lawyer Association (ANADE) Chair of the Commission of legal affairs (COPARMEX Nacional)

ADMINISTRATIVE & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS When businesses and industries face government regulation, clients benefit from our experienced legal partners who know the system. Whether appearing before a public agency or requesting permits or approvals, our attorneys pride themselves on their effective representation. At the Law Firm DE HOYOS Y AVILES, we interface with public agencies on our clients’ behalf to resolve complicated legal matters. We take this role very seriously because our clients’ businesses and livelihoods are often at stake. Lawyers practicing administrative law (among other fields) work together in order to evaluate the procedural and substantive issues of each case and determine the best course of action. Administrative law attorneys often operate in teams, alongside lawyers from other practice groups. Administrative Law When facing a government agency or any enforcing body of law such as a tribunal, board or commission, you need a team of lawyers who understand the issues and risks and can work with the government or challenge it. ​ We work with public agencies on behalf of our clients to resolve complicated legal matters. This role is something we take very seriously because what is often at stake is the business and livelihood of our clients. ​ Lawyers in administrative law and many other areas collaborate to evaluate the procedural and substantive issues of each case and find the best course of action. The administrative law attorney often works in a team that may include lawyers from other practice groups. Government Law Government Law and Affairs When businesses and industries face government regulation it is important to count on experienced legal partners who know the system. Whether you're appearing before a public agency, requesting approvals we have attorneys to represent you. ​ ​ Our first-hand experience appearing before governmental agencies allows us to provide clients with valuable insights into the government system. TAX LAW Taxes are a complex and fundamental aspect of any business practice. Our services are both preventive and corrective, and our goal is to provide clients with viable solutions for their case. Through careful assessment and detail, we help clients avoid overpayment of tax obligations. ​ Dealing with controversies is part of our expertise. We have represented all types of taxpayers in federal, state and local administrative tax disputes before both the Hacienda Ministry and State and local departments of Finance . TAX LAW

Lisbia Soto Elenes Call VCard Email LinkedIn Practice Areas Current Position Education Defense of companies in individual and collective labor litigation in various states of the country. Termination of employment relationships Negotiation in strike procedures and collective contracts. Labor investigations for harassment or discrimination within the company. Investigations for fraud within the company. Compliance with social and labor regulations within the company. Managing Partner of the Labor Law Practice Group at De Hoyos y Aviles. Autonomous University of Baja California. Bachelor of Laws xx (Hons) Panamerican University. Master in Labor Law. Membership National Association of Business Lawyers (ANADE) Baja California section. Member of the Board of Directors (2021-) Member of the Labor Commission of COPARMEX Mexicali

Karla Sofía Hernández Oléa Call VCard Email LinkedIn Practice Areas Banking law. Creditor’s Rights Estate Planning and Trusts Sophisticated collection activities. Loan enforcement. Debt restructuring. Real estate law. Asset recovery Membership U.S.- Mexico Bar Association- Board Member National Business Lawyer Association, Jalisco. Board Member (ANADE) – Board Member DRI Lawyers representing business. Current Position Partner and Director of Guadalajara office Chair of the banking law practice group. Co-Chair of the Estate Planning and Probate practice group. Member of the firm’s Executive Board. Education Universidad Autónoma de Baja California J.D. (1999). LLM Business Law. Cetys Universidad. 2008

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White collar and investigations Business activity connects a multitude of disciplines of law, which can cause any situation to fall within the scope of Criminal Law. In the relationship of the company with the government, criminal laws provide for various crimes in the fiscal, labor, environmental, economic competition, money laundering, among others. In addition, the misconduct of the administrator with the partners or the partners with each other also lead to criminal proceedings. The DHA team has experience advising clients in a preventive manner in the proper compliance with the regulatory framework. The foregoing to ensure that they engage in conduct sanctioned by criminal law. ​ In case it is necessary to go to a criminal trial in defense of the interests of our client, the firm has a network of criminal lawyers throughout the country, in order to recommend the appropriate specialist for each case, since the laws of Criminal penalties may vary by state. When requested by the client, the DHA team can serve as a channel between the client and the criminal attorney in charge of the case.

Ivonne Aguilera Call VCard Email LinkedIn Practice Areas Education Business law Mergers & acquisitions Cross-border transactions Real Estate Compliance Corporate restructuring Commercial contracts Maquiladoras Corporate Governance Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua J.D. 1995 (Honors) University of Texas at Austin LL.M 2006 French language and culture course- advanced level- Université Sorbonne (Paris) Membership U.S.- Mexico Bar Association- Mexico Chair 2023-2024 National Business Lawyer Association (ANADE) Chamber of Commerce France-Mexico CHIHUAHUA GLOBAL EDC Current Position Partner and Director of the Ciudad Juárez office. Chair of the French Desk. Co-Chair Corporate and M&A practice group. Member of the Firm’s Executive Board Recognitions LACCA Approved 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Recognition at the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association annual report, a Latin Lawyer publication. https://latinlawyer.com/lacca