- Alfredo Pineda joins the company as Trademarks & Legal Services Director.
- IP, technology and data law firm Nieto & Castellá becomes part of ClarkeModet Mexico.
Mexico City, September 8, 2026.- ClarkeModet is strengthening its position in Mexico with the appointment of Martín Pereyra as Regional Managing Director and Alfredo Pineda as Trademarks & Legal Services Director. With these appointments, Nieto & Castellá, a firm specializing in intellectual property, data and privacy founded by both attorneys, joins ClarkeModet Mexico.
Martín Pereyra brings extensive experience in intellectual property at leading national and international firms, including Baker McKenzie, where he headed the Patent Practice in Mexico, and Basham, Ringe y Correa. He was also part of ClarkeModet Mexico, leading the Patent Legal Department. Alfredo Pineda, meanwhile, has developed his career at firms such as Jáuregui, Navarrete y Nader and Hogan Lovells, where he led Trademark and Litigation practices.
Commenting on the appointments, María Garaña, Global CEO of ClarkeModet, said: “Martín and Alfredo bring a highly valuable combination of experience to ClarkeModet and our clients. They have developed their careers at leading firms in the sector while also demonstrating the vision and entrepreneurial drive required to build and grow their own firm. Their arrival strengthens our team in Mexico and expands our capabilities in IP, data, privacy and technology, all of which are essential to supporting clients in an economy where a growing share of corporate value lies in intangible and digital assets.”
Martín Pereyra, Regional Managing Director of ClarkeModet Mexico, added: “Mexico has a great opportunity to establish itself as one of Latin America’s leading innovation hubs. Joining ClarkeModet allows us to combine our experience and close relationships with clients with the capabilities, expertise and international reach of a leading group. My goal is to accelerate ClarkeModet’s growth in Mexico and position the company as the partner of choice for businesses looking to protect innovation, unlock the value of their intangible assets and turn them into business growth.”
The appointments form part of ClarkeModet’s growth strategy in Mexico, where the Group has recently strengthened its Regulatory Affairs and Legal Services practices, as well as launched Nombrare, its new digital trademark registration platform.
Martín Pereyra holds a Law degree from Universidad Anáhuac and a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property from the University of Alicante, Spain. His career has been recognised by international specialist directories including IAM Patent 1000.
Alfredo Pineda holds a Law degree and a specialization in Intellectual Property from Universidad Panamericana. He has also been recognised by international rankings including WTR 1000.