Pérez-Llorca strengthens social security practice with Santiago Villanueva’s appointment

Pérez-Llorca has announced the appointment of Santiago Villanueva (pictured) as a partner in its social security practice at the Mexico City office. This strategic move, which includes two additional lawyers joining the team, marks a significant step in strengthening the firm’s specialized capabilities in a crucial area for both national and multinational companies operating in Mexico.

With over 25 years of experience, Villanueva is a recognized leader in strategy and advocacy for matters related to the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the National Workers’ Housing Fund Institute (INFONAVIT). His expertise spans a wide range of issues, including issuance and collection, company classification, labor risks, affiliation, audits, and the granting of economic benefits and housing loans.

Throughout his career, Villanueva has been actively involved in various organizations, serving as Coordinator of the Social Security Committee of the National Association of Corporate Lawyers (ANADE), and participating in the Global Organization Lus Laboris and the Mexican Pro Bono Center. He has also contributed to academia as a professor of Social Security Law at Universidad La Salle and Tax Procedural Law at Universidad Tecnológica de México.

“Santiago Villanueva’s arrival to Pérez-Llorca reinforces our ability to offer high level solutions in an area of growing demand from our clients. We are very proud to have his experience and that professionals of his stature wish to contribute to the development of the firm”, said Jorge Mondragón, country chair of Pérez-Llorca Mexico.