Héctor Anaya Mondragón
Héctor Anaya
Mondragón
PARTNER
Héctor is an experienced professional in litigation and arbitration, with over 20 years of expertise in managing complex legal disputes. His practice focuses on resolving commercial disputes and conflicts with public administrations, with a particular emphasis on cross-border litigation, arbitration, and the protection of foreign direct investment (FDI).

His experience spans a wide range of industries, including construction, energy, infrastructure, technology, transportation, pharmaceuticals, and insurance, where he has represented various companies and entities. Héctor has successfully handled disputes under multiple arbitration rules, including ICC, LCIA, ICSID, and ICDR, earning a reputation for his strategic approach and ability to achieve results in complex cases. He is particularly recognized for his work in arbitration, advising clients on cases involving state entities and international treaties designed to protect foreign investments.
Throughout his career, Héctor has spent significant time in Europe, working with two prestigious international law firms. His diverse experience also includes serving as an arbitrator in commercial disputes, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of both procedural and substantive aspects of dispute resolution. His extensive knowledge of administrative litigation has made him a sought-after advisor for clients facing regulatory and compliance challenges, particularly in sectors subject to government oversight.
Héctor is an active member of leading arbitration organizations and served as the ICC YAF representative for Latin America from 2019 to 2021. During the same period, he was president of the ICC Mexico Young Arbitration Forum. He was also part of the second generation (2023–2024) of the ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for Latin America. In addition to his professional practice, he frequently participates in forums and seminars on arbitration and administrative law. His academic credentials include teaching at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education and publishing various academic articles, including his 2016 doctoral thesis titled "Investment Arbitration with a Special Focus on ICSID and Latin America."
For his outstanding work in arbitration and litigation, Héctor has been featured in prestigious directories such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Leaders League, and Who’s Who Legal, among others.
Héctor holds a Law Degree from the Universidad Panamericana, with specializations in Tax Law and Foreign Trade and International Business from the same university. He also earned a master’s in law and business (MLB) from Bucerius Law School and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and a Doctorate in Law (magna cum laude) from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Spanish Law at the University of Alcalá de Henares and is a certified attorney by revalidation in Spain. He is a certified public mediator (No. 495) in Mexico City. Hector is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German, enabling him to effectively serve a broad range of clients and legal contexts.magna cum laudeHéctor holds a Law Degree from the Universidad Panamericana, with specializations in Tax Law and Foreign Trade and International Business from the same university. He also earned a master’s in law and business (MLB) from Bucerius Law School and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and a Doctorate in Law (magna cum laude) from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Spanish Law at the University of Alcalá de Henares and is a certified attorney by revalidation in Spain. He is a certified public mediator (No. 495) in Mexico City. Hector is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German, enabling him to effectively serve a broad range of clients and legal contexts.