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Galicia Abogados S.C. Offices

BLVD. MANUEL A. CAMACHO 24
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MEXICO, D.F. 11000
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Mexico > Banking and finance Tier 1
Regarded as a topnotch alternative when it comes to banking and finance matters, Galicia Abogados S.C. appeals to clients – including international and local lenders and borrowers – for the depth and strength of its robust department, which has proven experience handling cross-border syndicated transactions; teaming up with the firm’s M&A team for acquisition finance; sub-sovereign matters; real estate, projects and infrastructure financings; and regulatory work. The practice has particular expertise as regards the financial service sector itself, along with deep engagement with the retail, hospitality, and food & beverage sectors. The department jointly led by a seasoned partner trio consisting of fintech expert Arturo Perdomo ; Guillermo Pérez Santiago , who is recommended for his expertise in capital markets; and Humberto Pérez-Rocha . Up-and-coming figures include Rodrigo Rivera (corporate, project and real estate finance, secured transactions, domestic and international financings, debt financing, restructuring, and public sector (state/municipal) financing), and in the firm’s Monterrey office, Rosemarie Mc Laren (appointed partner in January 2021) who focuses on local and cross border, bilateral and syndicated loans. A solid second line is led by senior associates Lili Abascal (public financings; local and international financings, refinancing and debt restructuring), and Jorge Javier Mendízabal (banking, finance, capital markets, with an emphasis on sustainability-linked transactions). Since research concluded, the team has been notably bolstered with the August 2022 incorporation of veteran practitioner Carlos Obregón Rojo, formerly at Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C.. However, former counsel Cecilia Rojas moved in house as GC of Altán Redes the following month; and since publication, Mendízabal has also left the firm – effective as of November 2022.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Citibanamex/Citigroup
BBVA
HSBC
Bank of America
Credit Suisse
Santander
JP Morgan
UBS
Sabadell
IFC
IDB
Morgan Stanley
Scotiabank
Mizuho
Bancomext
Banobras
SMBC
MUFG (Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi)
Barclays
BNP Paribas
Credit Agricole
Nacional Financiera
Goldman Sachs
Blackrock
Ficade, SOFOM (Promecap)
Coppel
CEMEX
Arca Continental
Grupo Bimbo
Nemak
Work highlights
- Advised Grupo Bimbo on the renewal of its $1.75bn committed revolving credit facility.
- Advised the lenders in relation to a credit facility granted to Cemex.
- Advised Coppel regarding a $2bn syndicated loan signed with a group of banks.
Mexico > Capital markets Tier 1
Full-service Mexican firm, Galicia Abogados S.C., houses a respected capital markets practice which continuously advises issuers and underwriters, and boasts deep knowledge in a variety of sectors, mainly financial, hospitality, food & beverages, energy, oil & gas, retail, mining, transportation and real estate. The practice co-led by skilled partners Guillermo Pérez Santiago and Maurice Berkman is well-versed in a range of services across all aspects of domestic and international capital markets transactions, and is particularly well known for its expertise in project bonds, international debt offerings, IPOs and follow-on offerings, local debt transactions, public M&A transactions, asset securitisations and other structured products. Key support comes from senior associates Ángeles Padilla, who also handles regulatory work; and José Alejandro Cortés, who regularly represents issuers and underwriters in domestic and international, public, private and restricted equity and debt offerings and securitisations. The practice was notably reinforced with the hire of deeply experienced practitioner Carlos Obregón Rojo from Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C. in August 2022.Practice head(s):
Guillermo Perez Santiago; Maurice Berkman
Key clients
Coca-Cola FEMSA
Nacional Financiera
Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior
AC Bebidas
RLH Properties
Grupo Sordo Madaleno (FIBRA SOMA)
Tenedora de Cines (Cinepolis)
GRUMA
Nemak
Grupo Lamosa
Cemex
Alsea
Grupo Herdez
Grupo Palacio de Hierro
Grupo Profuturo
Fibra Plus (Mexican REIT)
Afore Profuturo
Grupo Vasconia
BofA Securities
Citigroup Global Markets
Goldman Sachs
Banco BTG Pactual
Barclays Capital
Santander Investment Securities
Scotia Capital (USA)
BBVA Securities
JP Morgan Securities
Mizuho Securities USA
Credit Suisse México
Credit Suisse USA
Morgan Stanley
SMBC Nikko Securities America
BNP Paribas Securities
Credit Agricole Securities (USA)
Work highlights
- Advising Grupo Sordo Madaleno on the design, structuring and implementation of a landmark FIBRA which initially consists of 13 commercial real estate developments located in Mexico’s main cities.
- Advised Tenedora de Cines (Cinépolis) on the restructuring of existing debt and granting of new financing.
- Advised Nemak regarding an offering of new sustainability-linked dollar and euro-denominated notes and tender offer.
Mexico > Competition and antitrust Tier 1
One of the leading firms in Mexico’s competition and antitrust sector, Galicia Abogados S.C. covers a wide spectrum of mandates, from merger control filings to more complex antitrust matters, including challenging M&A transactions, cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, leniency applications, complaints before the competition authorities seeking relief for anticompetitive behaviour and general advice on antitrust and competition law issues. The group remains particularly active with clients from the energy, financial and retail sectors, and consists of noted practitioners including practice-heads Christian Lippert, co-managing partner of the firm; and Carlos Chávez, who has -of late- led the firm’s efforts to challenge COFECE decisions, representing a renowned railroad industry participant against all said regulator’s investigations in the sector. Other key contacts include Juan Carlos Burgos, who was promoted to partner in January 2022; Gerardo Rodríguez, who was appointed counsel the same month; and senior associate Maite Celorio, who specialises in antitrust matters and regulated industries. Since research concluded, the team has been further strengthened with the hire of senior associate Daniella Ramírez Aguilar from Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, SC – effective as of October 2022.Practice head(s):
Christian Lippert; Carlos Chávez
Key clients
Grupo México
Banco Nacional de México
Grupo Sordo Madaleno
Organización Soriana
Vertex Real Estate
ContourGlobal Management
AT&T México
GrandVision
Canadian Solar
Elanco Animal Health
COFRA Holdings (C&A)
Equinox Gold
Smurfit Kappa
SSA Mexico
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
BestDay Travel Group
Softbank
Univisión
Work highlights
- Successfully challenged -via amparo- the resolution issued by COFECE with which it prohibited Soriana from divesting of single grocery stores (by means of long-term leases to Tiendas Chedraui) in several locations across Mexico.
- Assisted Tokyo Gas obtain a favourable unanimous authorisation from COFECE concerning its joint venture with Engie in Mexico, related to several wind and solar powered projects.
- Advised Abertis Infraestructuras and GIC Special Investments on the acquisition of 72.30% of Red de Carreteras de Occidente.
Mexico > Corporate and M&A Tier 1
Widely recognised as one of Mexico’s leading transactional teams, the practice at Galicia Abogados S.C. has proven expertise and an extensive track record advising on complex M&A transactions and a broad range of corporate matters, including domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity and strategic investments, joint ventures, buyouts, divestments, and spin-offs. Key partners José Visoso, who provides additional experience as regards the private equity segment; and Ignacio Pesqueira, who also co-heads the compliance, competition and wealth management practices; co-lead the department. The group operates solidly across numerous industries, including infrastructure, energy, financial services, real estate, hospitality, and telecommunications, and works seamlessly with other areas of the firm. Moreover, the sizable practice houses a number of additional leading practitioners in the Mexican corporate arena, notably senior partner Manuel Galicia; Christian Lippert, who is also experienced in competition and antitrust; Héctor Kuri, who is particularly well-versed in mining transactions; and the technology focused Ricardo García. At associate level, seniors Roxana Schäfer (M&A, real estate and private equity); María Fernanda Luna (M&A; private equity) and Mariana Islas (M&A – particularly as regards infrastructure, real estate and manufacturing) are the names to note. The practice group was further strengthened in August 2022 with the arrival of Carlos Obregón Rojo, formerly practice co-head at Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C. . Since publication, the firm has taken the innovative step of recruiting Enrique Argüello - formerly in-house at Telefónica - as the firm's GC, effective as of November 2022.Practice head(s):
José Visoso; Ignacio Pesqueira
Key clients
ARKEMA
Abertis Infraestructuras
Advent International
ACTIS
Arca Continental
Balam Fund
Banco de Sabadell
Banco de Santander
BBVA
BIMBO
BlackRock
Cofra Holding
CHPAF Holdings
Cultiba
Citibanamex
CADU
CEMEX
China Construction
CINUK
Club Premier Aeromexico
Costco
Codere
EDPR Mexico | EDP Renováveis
EMX Royalty Corporation
Equinox Gold Corp
FEMSA
FERMACA
Grupo México (División Infraestructura)
GIC Special Investments
Grupo Sordo Madaleno
Grupo Azucarero Mexico
Grupo Modelo
Hikvision
Intel Corp.
Intercam
Invex
KPS Capital Partners
Leagold Mining Corporation
Macquarie Capital
Northgate Capital
NextEnergy
Organización Soriana
Promecap
Profuturo GNP
Planigrupo
RLH Properties
Scotiabank
Sinopec
Smurfit Kappa
Silver Wheaton Corporation
Synalab
SSA (Carrix)
Tokyo Gas America
Univision
Victory Park
Vertex Real Estate
Warburg Pincus (Genstar Capital)
Work highlights
- Representing Univision in relation to the merger of its content and media assets with Grupo Televisa with the aim creating the largest Spanish-language media company in the world.
- Represented SoftBank, as investor, regarding its participation in the merger between Grupo Televisa and Univision.
- Acted as Mexican counsel of Arkema in relation to the divestment of Arkema’s polymethyl methacrylates business (PMMA) to Trinseo.
Mexico > Energy and natural resources Tier 1
Galicia Abogados S.C. maintains a strong position in the market advising both domestic and international clients on cross-border transactions in mining, power and hydrocarbons. The 20-strong, industry-focused team has the resources and experience to provide services across the regulatory, commercial and financing aspects of the sector, as well as assisting with the development of a full-array of energy projects; ‘they know the sector very well, they anticipate problems and provide innovative solutions‘, comment sources. In the oil and gas industry, the firm advices clients in E&P activities as well as regarding storage, transportation, liquefaction, compression, petrochemicals, and commercialization. In the power sector, the team is active in generation projects (gas, solar, wind and hydro) as well as power storage facilities. The practice is co-led by six partners: Carlos De Maria y CamposPractice head(s):
Carlos de Maria y Campos; Francisco Fernández Cueto; Antonio Borja; Eduardo García-Travesi; Ernesto Partida and Héctor Kuri.
Key clients
Shell
Grupo Mexico
Consorcio Industrial
Avant
Rrepsol
Carso Gasoducto Norte
Fermaca
Hokchi Energy
Tokyo Gas
BHP Billiton
Saavi Energía
Grupo Avanzia
Jaguar Exploración y Producción de Hidrocarburos
Bimbo
Femsa
Kuo
Contour Global
Engie
Canadian Solar
Mitsui
Invenesa
X-Elio
Neoen
Balam
Saavi Energia
AES Corporation
Sun Power
First Solar
BayWa
174 Global Power
Mitsubishi
New Fortress Energy
Tokyo Gas
EDP Renováveis
Total Eren
Nacional Financiera, SNC Institución de Banca de Desarrollo (NAFIN)
BNP Paribas
Citibank
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior
Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Públicos
Banco Sabadell
International Finance Corporation
Interamerican Development Bank
North American Development Bank
KfW IPEX-Bank
Credit Agricole
Natixis
BoTM
BBVA Bancomer
Banco Santander
Banorte
Citibanamex
Mizuho
ING
Equinox Gold
Silver Wheaton Corporation
EMX Royalty Corporation
Minera Cuzcatlan
Fortuna Silver Mines
Alio Gold (now Argonaut Gold)
EMX Royalty Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Actis on the sale of 100% of its interest in Saavi Energía to Global Infrastructure Partners.
- Advised International Finance Corporation and Banco Sabadell on the financing of a 119-MW photovoltaic project in Mexico, known as Perote II, developed by X-Elio in the State of Veracruz, Mexico.
- Advised Equinox Gold on the acquisition of Premier Gold Mines and its subsidiaries around the world, including the producing Mercedes Mine in Mexico.
Mexico > Life sciences Tier 1
A stellar roster of clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries turn to Galicia Abogados S.C. for advice on life science matters, from logistics to dispute resolution. Being a full-service firm, it has a highly specialised practice with experience regarding digital health, UNOPS and governmental procurement process; health care mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures; the regulatory aspects of the release, sale, labelling, promotion, advertising and distribution of medicines, medical devices and human vaccines; along with the drafting and negotiation of agreements and regulatory data protection. Co-leading the practice, Bernardo Martínez-Negrete has been involved in various innovative healthcare projects and more recently on projects directly related to Covid-19 and, subsequently, to post-pandemic developments; while Lisandro Javier Herrera is a recognised expert in health regulation, governmental procurement processes, pharmaceutical regulation, molecular medicines, medical devices, digital health and compliance. At associate level, the experienced Luis Marin Tijerina and younger colleague Martha Contreras advise clients on regulatory matters concerning pharma products, innovative and generic drugs, high-tech equipment, biotechnology, food supplements and medical devices, as well as clinical studies, cosmetics and personal hygiene products, and digital health, among other matters.Practice head(s):
Bernardo Martínez-Negrete; Lisandro Herrera
Key clients
Mexican Health Foundation
Work highlights
- Advice to FUNSALUD on the design and drafting of the digital health bill that has recently been submitted to the Federal Congress and is under discussion.
Mexico > Projects and infrastructure Tier 1
Galicia Abogados S.C. undoubtedly one of Mexico’s predominant forces in projects and infrastructure, fielding a 32-strong team with tremendous experience regarding the development, financing, construction, operation and sale of long-term infrastructure and energy projects (not to mention restructuring and negotiations as required). It advises on non-/limited recourse financing structures, concession titles, service agreements, PPAs, PPP-structures, EPC and O&M contracts among other matters. The practice is co-led by established figures Carlos de Maria y CamposPractice head(s):
Carlos de Maria y Campos; Alejandro de la Borbolla; Francisco Fernandez Cueto; Bernardo Martinez-Negrete
Key clients
Grupo Roadis
Grupo Azvi Cointer
Grupo Empresarial San José Grupo Nieto
Promecap
BlackRock
UDRA
IDB Invest
NadBank
Abertis Infraestructuras
GIC Special Investments
Banco Monex
Banco Santander
Saavi Energía
Grupo México
Terminales Portuarias del Pácifico
Latam Capital Advisors
Orden Cardinal
Work highlights
- Advised the lenders – International Corporation (IFC) and Banco Sabadell – on the financing of a 119MW photovoltaic project known as Perote II, developed by X-Elio in the State of Veracruz, Mexico.
Mexico > Wealth management Tier 1
Galicia Abogados S.C. is the firm of choice for a number of financial institutions, family offices and high-net-worth individuals in need of assistance with the legal aspects of estate and succession planning, including tax, corporate governance, real estate, wills, trusts, regulatory compliance and litigation risk management. The group is jointly headed by co-managing partner Christian Lippert, and Gabriela Pellón who mainly advises individuals and families regarding international investments and tax compliance, and can draw on her expertise handling tax aspects in transactions, mergers, spin-offs and acquisitions, restructurings, capital reductions, applicability of international treaties, tax audits and legal defence. Senior associates Cecilia Díaz De Rivera, Fabiola Jiménez and Fernando Luján are other names to note.Practice head(s):
Christian Lippert; Gabriela Pellón
Mexico > Compliance Tier 2
Galicia Abogados S.C.' compliance arm, which operates as part of the firm's larger regulatory practice group, brings notable transactional expertise and sturdy regulatory knowledge, coupled with strategic capabilities in litigation and ESG to the table. The group, which is jointly headed by Carlos Chávez, Christian Lippert, and Juan Carlos Burgos -who was promoted to the partnership in January 2022- advises foreign and domestic clients in connection with the design and implementation of anti-bribery, privacy, antitrust and general compliance policies and manuals, and is also well-versed in covering the compliance angles of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and government awards and procurement. Recent work highlights include acting as compliance and regulatory advisors to Univision on the transaction agreement in which Televisa’s content and media assets were combined with Univision. Other key contacts on the team include counsel Gerardo Rodríguez, who was appointed in January 2022 and specialises in antitrust and competition matters; and associate Marianela Romero.Practice head(s):
Carlos Chávez; Christian Lippert; Juan Carlos Burgos
Key clients
Univision
BestDay Travel Group
Work highlights
- Advised Univision on the transaction agreement in which Televisa’s content and media assets were combined with Univision.
Mexico > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 2
Outstanding full service firm Galicia Abogados S.C. has built a sizeable and well-established arbitration practice over the last few year, with practitioners experienced acting as both party counsel and arbitrators, and which is supported by the firm’s profound transactional and regulatory expertise, coupled with strategic capabilities in litigation and ESG. The department is well-versed in arbitrations related to contractual, shareholder, infrastructure, environmental, construction, pharmaceutical and energy disputes, while also boasting considerable experience in arbitration against Mexican government entities – primarily, state-owned enterprises from the energy sector. The practice houses a number of distinguished arbitral exponents in its ranks, first-and-foremost, Cecilia Azar, who is particularly dedicated to arbitration in the infrastructure, construction and energy sectors and is currently vice-president of the Mexican Arbitration Commission of the ICC; and Rodrigo Zamora, who garners praise among his peers for his work as both counsel and arbitrator. The firm hired Arantza Vargas as a senior associate from Del Castillo y Castro Abogados in March 2022; however, former senior Paola Aldrete subsequently left to establish her own boutique, Aldrete Arbitration, in July 2022. Nevertheless, Vargas joins a strong second line consisting of José Antonio Casas (who is equally active in arbitration and commercial litigation); and Ana Sofía Sapiña (complex commercial arbitration in the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors). Fellow former senior Adriana Lozano left in August 2022 to undertake her LLM at Harvard. Since research concluded, Casas has moved to Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz - effective as of September 2022.Practice head(s):
Rodrigo Zamora; Cecilia Azar
Mexico > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 2
Galicia Abogados S.C. distinguishes itself with a sturdy litigation capability that continues to extend its reach and profile. Indeed, the interdisciplinary practice undertakes activity in all core litigious areas -administrative, regulatory and constitutional; civil and commercial; in relation to/ or parallel with, arbitration; and tax and labour litigation- thereby allowing it to handle legislative, administrative or judicial actions (or omissions) arising from all levels of government, via administrative law proceedings, judicial (and/or constitutional) review actions, and amparo proceedings. The practice is co-led by Rodrigo Zamora, who stands out for his prowess in commercial litigation and arbitration; and Daniel Amézquita, an accomplished administrative and constitutional litigator, who has remained busy of late with cases arising primarily from the energy sector – although other sectors such as pharmaceuticals, finance and telecoms, have also been generating mandates. The pair are closely supported by an experienced second line of senior associates consisting of Iván Valdespino, whose sector expertise encompasses energy, infrastructure, environmental matters and urban development; José Antonio Casas, a commercial litigation specialist; and Gilda Velázquez, who provides additional expertise in administrative and constitutional litigation.Practice head(s):
Rodrigo Zamora; Daniel Amézquita
Key clients
KfW IPEX-Bank
Organización Soriana
Cementos Apasco
Grupo Iberdrola
Grupo México
Wal-Mart de México
Siemens México
Dowell Schlumberger de México
Planigrupo
Aeromexico
Afore Invercap
Daimler Mexico
Sabadell Capital
Grupo Bimbo
Grupo Peñafiel
Palacio de Hierro
Banco Nacional de México
JCDecaux Mexico
Banco Santander
Televisa
Scotiabank Inverlat
Fimpe Fideicomiso F/00185
Banobras
Truper
Schneider Electrics
Consorcio Industrial
Sunpower Corporation Systems
Wintershall Dea
Grupo KUO
Cámara Nacional de la Industria de la Cerveza y de la Malta
Work highlights
- Represented Iberdrola in a challenge before the Federal Courts regarding the constitutionality of article 161 of the Power Industry Law.
Mexico > Environment Tier 2
Galicia Abogados S.C.‘s full-spectrum environmental practice has experience in transactional work and associated due diligence, regulatory matters, compliance, litigation and ESG, and acts particularly for clients drawn from the energy, real estate and regulated industries (including, ports, roads, water projects and pharma), drawing on the support of a strong litigation and arbitration practice group for judicial and/or administrative representation as necessary. The practice is led by Mariana Herrero who has in-depth experience in all aspects of environmental law, from wildlife to waste regulation, and who is accustomed to multidisciplinary approaches to environmental issues, frequently working in collaboration with the firm’s projects, litigation and M&A practice groups. Fellow specialist Carlos Escoto -who was raised to the partnership back in early 2021- brings sophisticated regulatory and sustainability experience to the group, and is a recognised specialist in the development of infrastructure, renewable energies, oil & gas, mining, and manufacturing and tourism industry projects. Key associate support is provided by seniors Lucía Manzo and Lourdes Lozano – who both primarily attend to the regulatory and environmental aspects of infrastructure and energy projects, and associate Verónica Palacios, a former director of hydrocarbons regulation at the Comisión Reguladora de Energía.Practice head(s):
Mariana Herrero
Key clients
KfW IPEX-Bank
KPS Capital Partners
Cargill
GE Power
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Clarimex
Grupo Farmaceutico Somar
Guardian Industries
Lyondell Basell
Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior, Sociedad Nacional de Crédito, Institución de Banca de Desarrollo (Bancomext)
Equinox Gold
Silver Wheaton
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Credit Suisse Securities (USA)
Promecap
Citigroup Global Markets
JP Morgan Securities
Banco Santander
Banco Sabadell
New Fortress Energy
Contour Global
Korean Export-Import Bank
Baywa
OMYA
Ericsson
Canadian Solar
Nacional Financiera, Sociedad Nacional de Crédito, Institución de Banca de Desarrollo
Balam Fund
Bunge Foods Mexico
Grupo Bimbo
Desarrollos Mira
Repsol
Pan-American (Hokchi) Energy
Grupo Sordo Madaleno
International Finance Corporation
Actis
Vertex Real Estate and Grupo MRP
Carrier
Consorcio Industrial
Deloitte
Ignis
El Puerto de Liverpool
EDP Renováveis (EDPR)
Fermaca
Prana Power
PremierTech
Advent International
Work highlights
- Advised Grupo Sordo Madaleno on an environmental legal review of all projects that form part of FIBRA Soma.
- Advised Equinox Gold on environmental and ESG analysis of its acquisition of Premier Gold Mines and subsidiaries around the world – including the Mercedes Mine in Mexico.
- Advised Smurfit Kappa on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Empresas Bengon, (and indirectly, 100% of the shares of Carton Box, Inc), company owned by a Mexican family.
Mexico > International trade and customs Tier 2
Galicia Abogados S.C. fields a thriving practice which continues to gain increasing profile in the international trade and customs sphere as a result of its assistance to multinational and Mexican companies looking to implement mechanisms to facilitate the manufacturing, importation and exportation of goods - such as the IMMEX and PROSEC Programs, OEA, quotas, certifications, licenses, and import and export permits. The group led by Daniel Amézquita and younger partner Mario Valencia also actively participates in antidumping and subsidies investigations, as well as safeguarding measures before the investigating authorities; litigation and arbitration processes regarding international trade; and boasts a robust knowledge of the rules and regulations applicable to the international trade of goods and services in accordance with WTO guidelines. José Andrés Muñiz, who has strong experience advising domestic and international clients on import and export regulations; while Fernando Rodriguez and Sheidel Francioli provide key support at associate level. The energy, pharmaceutical, automotive, telecommunications, chemical, e-commerce and retail industries stand as the group's mainstay sectors.Practice head(s):
Mario Valencia; Daniel Amézquita
Key clients
Stepan Mexico
Hispacun
New Fortress Energy
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems
Exel Solar
ChyronHego Corporation
Sparber Group
Kodak Mexicana
Vestas WTG México
Purolite Mexico
FCA Mexico
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology
Poet
Carrier Mexico
Viakem
Amazon Mexico
AT&T Mexico
MRS Allergy Solutions
Sunpower Corporation
Tata Consultancy Services
Work highlights
- Representing Stepan Mexico in an antidumping investigation against the importation of triethanolamine from the United States of America.
- Advising Kodak Mexicana on obtaining a Service Program under the Manufacturing and Maquila Regulations (IMMEX Program) so as to secure the application of preferential Value Added Tax (VAT) rates in the services rendered by the client to foreign suppliers.
- Advising New Fortress Energy on the regulatory (energy) and international trade requirements for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at the port of Pichilingue, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Mexico > Real estate Tier 2
Galicia Abogados S.C. is hailed for a ‘team that is one of the best in the industry, by virtue of its experience, availability, knowledge, attention and quality of its services’. The 12-strong practice advises both local and international clients on commercial, industrial and residential real estate matters, with a heightened focus on the hospitality segment, where the team has participated in numerous flagship projects, including as advisor to institutional lenders and real estate developers. The department, which has experience on acquisitions, public and private market joint ventures, the structuring and formation of private equity funds, FIBRAS (Mexican REITs) and other investment trusts (such as CKDs); capital raising, securities offerings, and portfolio- and asset-level financings; leasing and property management, real estate litigation, and environmental and regulatory matters involving real estate projects across all asset classes. The team is co-led by Ramiro Sandoval, who focuses on handling sophisticated transactions in the real estate and hospitality sector; and Rodrigo Rivera, whose strengths lie in financing-related issues and who is also very active on real estate-related ESG matters. The pair are supported by two key senior associates, Roxana Schäfer and Mariana Islas, both of whom have extensive transactional real estate experience.Practice head(s):
Ramiro Sandoval; Rodrigo Rivera
Testimonials
‘The team is one of the best in the industry, by virtue of its experience, availability, knowledge, attention and quality of its services.’
‘Arturo Perdomo, Guillermo Pérez Santiago, Rodrigo Rivera and Rosemarie McLaren (partners), Cecilia Rojas (director), Lili Abascal, Ma. Ángeles Padilla and Lorena Kiehnle (associates) are extraordinary people and lawyers. Their availability and commitment is unique in the market.’
‘Very detailed knowledge of the sector Very professional. They always comply with everything we agreed. Excellent availability, with speed in execution. It is the number 1 office for us.’
‘Ramiro Sandoval is our “tough partner” for all transactions. He is able to identify challenges and immediately proposes various solutions. In addition, he goes beyond legal factors and takes into account a business perspective. We feel very confident, knowing that Ramiro and the Galicia team are supporting us.’
‘A team with great leadership by its partner, and with many capable hands for a prompt response. Without a doubt, their best skills are the quality of work and the response times. The distance has made no difference to the service and response time.’
‘All lawyers (partners, associates at all levels), are committed to the client, in its defense, care and business commitment. This added to customer service being a priority, rather than just an additional issue to deal with in a transaction. They are practical, objective I highlight Ramiro Sandoval (partner) Roxana Schäfer (associate) Alessandra Gutierrez (associate).’
Key clients
Tessera Capital
FIBRA Macquarie
Fibra SOMA
SOMA Group (formerly Grupo Sordo Madaleno)
Guess
HSBC
Liverpool
Marhnos
Orpea Groupe
Pontegadea
Promecap
Rodina
SMBC (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation)
Soriana
Stack Infrastructure
Vertex Real Estate Investors
Yama
AT&T
Banco Sabadell
Cinépolis
Protexa
Work highlights
- Advised Fibra SOMA on the negotiation of the Hotel Management Agreement and all other ancillary documents related to the development and operation of a new luxury hotel to be operated under the Rosewood brand in Mexico City
- Advised Fibra SOMA on the design, structuring and implementation of a landmark FIBRA (Mexican Real Estate Investment Trust) which initially consisted of 13 commercial real estate developments located in Mexico’s main cities.
- Advised Vertex Real Estate (together with Grupo MRP) on the acquisition of the St Regis Hotel located in Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico.
Mexico > Tax Tier 2
Galicia Abogados S.C.‘s tax practice has maintained a healthy upward trend since it opened its doors some six years ago and is known for its front-running services across a range of tax-related matters, including consulting, controversy and litigation. Four partners now sit at the helm of the group: Gabriela Pellón, who is adept at handling transactional mandates and tax structuring, and also heads the wealth management practice; Federico Scheffler, who regularly acts in collaboration with the M&A, energy, capital markets, and banking and finance areas on transactional tax matters; Edson Uribe, who focuses on tax controversy and specialises in the design and implementation of strategies to resolve tax disputes; and Denise Lester, who boasts extensive experience in tax litigation. Senior associate Alejandra Paniagua, who has expertise in non-contentious work, including estate planning, corporate restructuring, and regulatory tax audits, provides key support. Since the conclusion of research, the practice has been further strengthened with the July-2022 hire of Eduardo Michán, current president of the International Fiscal Commission (ICMP) and a former vice-president of new product development at Merrill Lynch, as partner.Practice head(s):
Gabriela Pellón; Federico Scheffler; Edson Uribe; Denise Lester
Key clients
Sony Pictures Distribution Mexico
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment de México
Evertec México Servicios de Procesamiento
Club España
Operaciones Planigrupo
Disarch
Aranzazu Holding
Namce
Grupo TMM
Vertical CDMX
Liquor Lions
Tata Consultancy Services México
Saavi Energía
Grupo Fevisa
Libertad Servicios Financieros
Waldo’s Dólar Mart de México
KPS Capital Partners
CM del Pacífico
Cofra Holding
Axalta Coating Systems
New Fortress Energy
Grupo Bimbo
Grupo Bimbo
Cemex
HSBC México
BBVA Bancomer
Samsung – SNB Technologies
Walstead Group Limited
Hilco Real Estate
Inter-American Development Bank
CMACGM México
Inmobiliaria Monte Athos
Edrington México
Productores de Vinagre Provisa
Fundación Espacio V
Weifang Kitchinet Corporation
Lomelin Administracion de Proyectos
Papu Media
Grupo Hexa
Servicios Administrativos Aluminicaste
GMI Capital
Grupo Meusnier
Jardín Guadalupano
Grupo Constructor Legacy
Pret Communique
Work highlights
- Advised Laboratorios Liomont in connection with the recent Mexican labour subcontracting reform in force since April 2021.
- Advised UDRA in connection with the recent Mexican labour subcontracting reform in force since April 2021.
- Advised Caltos Corp regarding the value added tax treatment for a relevant real estate project.
Mexico > TMT Tier 3
Full-service Mexican powerhouse, Galicia Abogados S.C., continues to gain momentum in the TMT sphere, thanks to is favourable track record assisting clients keep up to date with IFT regulatory developments and investigations, as well as guiding them on transactional matters. As regards the telecommunications segment, the practice is led by Carlos Chávez, who also handles media mandates; on the technology front, in turn, it is Ricardo García who coordinates the practice’s work regarding the fintech, regulatory, e-commerce, M&A, tax, private equity and health & life sciences areas. The pair can call on additional partner level support from Arturo Perdomo (particularly fintech matters) and Humberto Pérez Rocha (particularly tecnology and media); while at senior associate level, Irma Ross co-heads the IP & data privacy area of the firm.Practice head(s):
Carlos Chávez; Ricardo Garcia; Arturo Perdomo; Humberto Perez-Rocha
Key clients
BestDay Travel Group
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology
Intel Corp
Solenis Technologies Mexico
Ericsson
Mexican Health Foundation (FUNSALUD)
Univision Communications
Softbank
AT&T Telecom Holdings
AT&T Comunicaciones Digitales
TUL
Rimowa
Knowledgehook
Work highlights
- Advised Univision regarding its merger with Grupo Televisa.
- Advising SoftBank, as an investor, regarding the merger between Grupo Televisa with Univision Communications.
- Advised Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology, in connection with its $65m acquisition of a participation on Sistemas y Servicios de Comunicación (Syscom).
Mexico > Bankruptcy and restructuring Tier 4
Galicia Abogados S.C.' bankruptcy and restructuring practice actively participates in restructurings, distressed asset transactions, and preventive financial restructuring. The team is led by Monterrey-based partner Eugenio Sepúlveda, who is particularly well-versed in insolvency and debt restructuring (his core practice), M&A and project finance. The real estate, aviation and manufacturing sectors are among the mainstays for the group, which has a particularly good track record advising creditors. Senior associate Andrés Caro offers key support.Practice head(s):
Eugenio Sepúlveda
Key clients
Tenedora de Cines (Cinépolis)
Work highlights
- Advised Tenedora de Cines on the restructuring of existing debt and the granting of new financing.
Mexico > Insurance Tier 4
Galicia Abogados S.C. offers a cross-disciplinary insurance and reinsurance practice led by Humberto Pérez Rocha, who brings to the table his additional expertise as co-head of the banking and finance and M&A teams. The department is a recurring choice for domestic and international insurance and reinsurance players in need of assistance with regulatory, complex insurance and reinsurance transactions, claims and insurance-related disputes, and arbitration proceedings. Recent work highlights include advising GNP with the development of potential new corporate structures for the specialised services that Multiasistencia provides to the policyholders of GNP with assistance and care services in case of loss. Associate Ricardo Montejano is also noted.Practice head(s):
Humberto Perez Rocha
Key clients
HSBC Pensiones
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company
Wimob
Grupo Nacional Provincial
Pensiones Sura
Seguros BBVA
UBS International Solutions
Natixis
Seguros Sura
Seguros Citibanamex
Work highlights
- Handled the yearly registration renewal before the General Registry for Foreign Reinsurers of the National Insurance and Bonding Commission for The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company.
- Assisted GNP to develop several potential new corporate structures for the specialised services that Multiasistencia provides to the policyholders of GNP with assistance and care services in case of loss.
- Advised on a transaction consisting in the assignment of a credit portfolio and an insurance portfolio entered into by and between Pensiones Sura (the client) as assignor, and Pensiones Banorte as assignee.
Galicia Abogados S.C. > Firm Profile
Galicia is Mexico´s leading law firm with more than 28 years of experience. Frontrunner in the legal Mexican and LatAm markets while prioritizing the development of a truly collaborative culture. Renowned law firm for its specialized knowledge in strategic sectors: financial, energy & infrastructure, private equity, regulated industries, real estate & hospitality and life sciences.
Galicia’s main differentiator in the Mexican legal market as a leading firm is the ability to provide a unique legal service offer that includes strong transactional and regulatory expertise coupled with strategic capabilities in litigation and ESG.
Sustainability is at the top of the firm’s agenda when it comes to advising clients. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is part of Galicia’s core values. The firm’s DEI-driven culture has positioned +21 women in partner, counsel, executive and management positions.
SUSTAINABLE AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
Galicia´s Environmental and Sustainability Model is one-of-its-kind in the Mexican and LatAm legal markets being an ever-evolving program that assures equal growth in all aspects to achieve institutional goals, it is focus on Talent, Community, Integrity and Environment. Recognized as 2020 and 2021 Pro Bono Leading Light by the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice.
Galicia is signatory of the UN Global Compact, the UN Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs), the Green Pledge and other international organizations that promote sustainable and climate change initiatives. In March 2021, the firm formalized its ESG practice and became the only Mexican leading firm with an integral offer in ESG advice with Band 1/Tier 1 experts.
Ranked as elite leading firm by The Legal 500 with more than 59 lawyers ranked and/or recognized.
PRACTICE AREAS
Banking & Finance
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Capital Markets
Competition
Compliance & Investigations
Corporate M&A
Customs & International Trade
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Dispute Resolutions: Civil & Commercial Litigation
Dispute Resolutions: Public Law
Energy (Oil & Gas, Renewables & Power)
Environment
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Fintech
Infrastructure
Intellectual Property & Data Privacy
Insurance & Reinsurance
Labour & Employment (Consulting and Litigation)
Life Sciences
Mining
Projects
Real Estate
Tax (Non-Contentious, Controversy and Litigation)
Technology (E-Commerce), Media & Telecommunications
Private Wealth Law
OUR TEAM
Co-Managing partners: José Visoso and Christian Lippert
Partners
- Manuel Galicia – M&A, B&F, Private Equity, ESG – (Chairman)
- Carlos de Maria y Campos – Energy, Projects, Alternative Energy
- Jose Visoso – M&A, Private Equity, B&F
- Ignacio Pesqueira – Corporate, M&A, Private Equity
- Arturo Perdomo – M&A, B&F, Fintech
- Christian Lippert – M&A, Antitrust, Compliance, Wealth Management
- Humberto Pérez Rocha – M&A, B&F, Insurance and Projects
- Francisco Fernández Cueto – Energy, Projects
- Alejandro de la Borbolla – M&A, Infrastructure
- Bernardo Martínez-Negrete – Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Projects
- Héctor Kuri – M&A, Mining
- Antonio Borja – Energy, Projects, ESG
- Daniel Amézquita – Public Law
- Maurice Berkman – Capital Markets, ESG
- Carlos Chávez – TMT, Antitrust, Compliance
- Mariana Herrero – Environmental, ESG
- Eugenio Sepúlveda – M&A, Insolvency, Projects – (Monterrey Office)
- Guillermo Pérez Santiago – Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, ESG
- Eduardo García-Travesi – Energy, Projects
- Ricardo García – M&A, Technology, E-Commerce
- Gabriela Pellón – Tax Consultancy, Wealth Management
- Rodrigo Zamora – Civil & Commercial Litigation, Arbitration
- Rodrigo Rivera – Banking & Finance, Real Estate, ESG
- Ramiro Sandoval – M&A, Real Estate
- Cecilia Azar – Arbitration & Most in Demand Arbitrators
- Federico Scheffler – Tax Consultancy, Technology
- Edson Uribe – Tax Controversy
- Ernesto Partida – Energy, Projects
- Mario Valencia – Customs and International Trade
- Denise Lester – Tax Litigation
- Carlos Escoto – Environmental, ESG
- Rosemarie Mc Laren- Banking & Finance (Monterrey Office)
- Juan Carlos Burgos – Antitrust, Compliance, TMT
- Octavio Cantón – Labor & Employment (Litigation)
- Eduardo Michán – Tax Non-Contentious
- Carlos Obregón – M&A, Capital Markets
Counsels
- Juan Pablo Cervantes – M&A, International Chambers Liaison
- Nadia Gonzalez – Labor & Employment, ESG – (Monterrey Office)
- Cecilia Rojas – Banking & Finance
- Lisandro Herrera – Life Sciences, IP, Technology
- Gerardo Rodríguez – Antitrust, Compliance, TMT
OFFICES
Mexico City Office
Torre del Bosque
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho No. 24, 7th floor
Lomas de Chapultepec
11000, Mexico City
T. +52 (55) 55409200
Monterrey Office
Torre Sofía
Av. Ricardo Margaín No. 440, 9th Floor – 901. Valle de Campestre
66265, San Pedro Garza García, NL
T. +52 (81) 9689 9030
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and Finance, M&A and Managing Partner | Manuel Galicia | mgalicia@galicia.com.mx | |
Energy and Project Finance | Carlos de Maria y Campos | cdemaria@galicia.com.mx | |
M&A and Private Equity | Jose Visoso | jvisoso@galicia.com.mx | |
Corporate Services, M&A and Private Equity | Ignacio Pesqueira | ipesqueira@galicia.com.mx | |
Banking and Finance, M&A and Fintech | Arturo Perdomo | aperdomo@galicia.com.mx | |
Competition, M&A and Wealth Management | Christian Lippert | clippert@galicia.com.mx | |
M&A, Banking and Finance and Insurance | Humberto Perez-Rocha | hperezrocha@galicia.com.mx | |
Energy and Project Finance | Francisco Fernández Cueto | ffcueto@galicia.com.mx | |
Infrastructure and Project Finance | Alejandro de la Borbolla | aborbolla@galicia.com.mx | |
Life Sciences, Infrastructure and Projects | Bernardo Martínez-Negrete | bmartineznegrete@galicia.com.mx | |
Mining and Mergers and Acquisitions | Hector Kuri | hkuri@galicia.com.mx | |
Energy and Projects | Antonio Borja | aborja@galicia.com.mx | |
Administrative Litigation | Daniel Amézquita | damezquita@galicia.com.mx | |
Capital Markets and Banking and Finance | Maurice Berkman | mberkman@galicia.com.mx | |
Competition, Compliance and TMT | Carlos Chávez | cchavez@galicia.com.mx | |
Environmental | Mariana Herrero | mherrero@galicia.com.mx | |
Restructuring and Insolvency, Projects and Mergers and Acquisitions | Eugenio Sepúlveda | esepulveda@galicia.com.mx | |
Banking and Finance and Capital Markets | Guillermo Pérez Santiago | gperez@galicia.com.mx | |
Energy and Projects | Eduardo García-Travesí | egarciatravesi@galicia.com.mx | |
Mergers and Acquisitions and Technology, Media and Telecomm | Ricardo García Giorgiana | rgarcia@galicia.com.mx | |
Tax Consultancy and Wealth Management | Gabriela Pellón | gpellon@galicia.com.mx | |
Commercial and Civil Litigation and Arbitration | Rodrigo Zamora | rzamora@galicia.com.mx | |
Banking and Finance, Real Estate and ESG | Rodrigo Rivera | rrivera@galicia.com.mx | |
Mergers and Acquisitions and Real Estate | Ramiro Sandoval | rsandoval@galicia.com.mx | |
Arbitration | Cecilia Azar | cazar@galicia.com.mx | |
Tax Consultancy | Federico Scheffler | fscheffler@galicia.com.mx | |
Tax Controversy | Edson Uribe | euribe@galicia.com.mx | |
Energy and Projects | Ernesto Partida | epartida@galicia.com.mx | |
Customs and International Trade | Mario Valencia | mvalencia@galicia.com.mx | |
Tax Litigation | Denise Lester | dlester@galicia.com.mx | |
Environmental | Carlos Escoto | cescoto@galicia.com.mx | |
Banking and Finance - Monterrey Office | Rosemarie McLaren | rmclaren@galicia.com.mx | |
Antitrust/Competition and Compliance | Juan Carlos Burgos | jcburgos@galicia.com.mx | |
Labor and Employment | Octavio Cantón | ocanton@galicia.com.mx | |
Tax Consultancy | Eduardo Michán | emichan@galicia.com.mx | |
Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets | Carlos Obregón | cobregon@galicia.com.mx |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Antonio Borja | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Carlos Chávez | Partner Member of the Innovation & Technology Committee | View Profile |
![]() | Alejandro De La Borbolla | Partner Member of the Executive Committee | View Profile |
![]() | Carlos De Maria y Campos | Partner Member of the Business Development Committee | View Profile |
![]() | Carlos Escoto | Partner Member of the Sustainability Committee ESG practice Coordinator | View Profile |
![]() | Bernardo Martínez-Negrete | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Alejandra Paniagua | Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Arturo Perdomo | Partner Member of the Compensations Committee | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Partners : 36 Counsel : 5 Total Headcount : +238 Finance and Administrative Team : +50 Business Development, Comms/Marketing and Sustainability Team : 5Languages
Spanish English French Italian GermanMemberships
The Interlex Group Canadian Business Chamber (CANCHAM) American Chamber of Commerce Broad Network of Best Friends (North America, Europe, UK, Asia and Latino America) UN Global Compact UN Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) The Green PledgeOther
#GaliciaWomen : +9 practice areas and teams led or co-led by women #GaliciaWomen in our Corporate Governance : Only Mexican leading firm with a woman member in the Executive Committee. 37% participate in Corporate Governance internal bodiesGalicia Abogados S.C. > Firm Profile
The firm has more than 28 years of experience. Frontrunner in the legal Mexican and Latam markets while prioritizing the development of a truly collaborative culture. Renowned law firm for its reputation and specialized knowledge in strategic sectors: financial, energy & infrastructure, private equity, regulated industries, real estate & hospitality and life sciences.
Galicia’s main differentiator in the Mexican legal market as a leading firm is the ability to provide a unique legal service offer that includes strong transactional and regulatory advice coupled with strategic capabilities in litigation and ESG.
The launch of a multidisciplinary environmental, social and governance (ESG) practice, demonstrates that sustainability is at the top of the firm’s agenda when it comes to advising clients.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is part of Galicia´s core values. The firm’s DEI-driven culture has positioned +17 women in partner, counsel, executive and management positions. Our Environmental and Sustainability Model is one-of-its-kind in Latam legal markets being an ever-evolving program that assures equal growth in all axes by transversal actions to achieve institutional goals. It is focus on Talent, Community, Integrity and Environment.
Recognized as 2020 and 2021 Pro Bono Leading Light by the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice for its innovative contributions and firm commitment to Pro Bono work in Mexico.
Galicia is signatory of the UN Global Compact, The Green Pledge and other international organizations that promote ESG and Climate Change initiatives. In March 2021, the firm formalized its ESG practice and became the only Mexican leading firm with an integral offer in ESG Areas with Band 1/Tiers 1 experts.
Ranked as top leading firm in Mexico by renowned international publications such as The Legal 500.
Leading firm in the Mexican market for its International & Cross-Border Capabilities, Galicia is an independent firm with broad international reach through its alliances and network in Europe, UK, LatAm, US, Canada and Asia.
Corporate Governance
- Board of Partners
- Excecutive Committee
- Co-Managing Partners -Jose Visoso and Christian Lippert-
- 10 internal committees -6 strategic and 4 operative-
- Legal Team (Partners, Counsels, Associates, Law clerks and Paralegals)
- Business Team (Business Development, Communications, Digital Marketing/Social Media and Sustainability Model professionals)
- Administrative & Finance Team (Administrative, Talent/RRHH, IT and Finance professionals)
Our Services
Practice Areas
- Arbitration
- Administrative Litigation
- Banking & Finance
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Capital Markets
- Competition/Antitrust
- Compliance and Investigations
- Corporate M&A
- Customs & International Trade
- Civil & Commercial Litigation
- Energy (Oil & Gas, Renewables & Power)
- Environment
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property & Data Privacy
- Insurance & Reinsurance
- Fintech
- Labour & Employment (Consultancy and Litigation)
- Life Sciences
- Mining
- Project Finance
- Real Estate & Hospitality
- Tax (Non-Contentious, Controversy and Litigation)
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications (E-Commerce)
- Wealth Management
Our Legal Team
36 Partners
Manuel Galicia – M&A, B&F, Private Equity, ESG
Carlos de Maria y Campos – Energy, Project Finance
Jose Visoso – M&A, Private Equity, B&F
Ignacio Pesqueira – Corporate M&A, Private Equity
Arturo Perdomo – M&A, B&F, Fintech
Christian Lippert – M&A, Antitrust, Compliance, Wealth Management
Humberto Pérez-Rocha – M&A, B&F, Insurance, Fintech
Francisco Fernández Cueto – Energy, Project Finance
Alejandro de la Borbolla – M&A, Infrastructure
Bernardo Martínez-Negrete – Life Sciences, Infrastructure
Héctor Kuri – M&A, Mining
Antonio Borja – Energy, Project Finance
Daniel Amézquita – Administrative Litigation / Public Law
Maurice Berkman – Capital Markets, ESG
Carlos Chávez – Antitrust, Compliance, TMT
Mariana Herrero – Environmental, ESG
Eugenio Sepúlveda – M&A, Restructuring & Insolvency, Project Finance
Guillermo Pérez Santiago – Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, ESG
Eduardo García-Travesi – Energy, Project Finance
Ricardo García – M&A, Technology, E-Commerce
Gabriela Pellón – Tax Consultancy, Wealth Management
Rodrigo Zamora – Civil & Commercial Litigation, Arbitration
Rodrigo Rivera – Banking & Finance, Real Estate, ESG
Ramiro Sandoval – Real Estate & M&A
Cecilia Azar – Arbitration, Commercial Litigation
Federico Scheffler – Tax Consultancy, Technology, ESG
Edson Uribe – Tax Controversy
Ernesto Partida – Energy, Project Finance
Mario Valencia – Customs and International Trade
Denise Lester – Tax Litigation
Carlos Escoto – Environmental, ESG
Rosemarie McLaren – Banking & Finance, ESG
Juan Carlos Burgos – Antitrust, Compliance, TMT
Octavio Cantón – Labor & Employment
Eduardo Michán – Tax Consultancy
Carlos Obregón – M&A, Capital Markets
5 Counsels
Juan Pablo Cervantes – M&A, National & International Chambers Liaison
Nadia Gonzalez – Labor, ESG
Cecilia Rojas – Banking & Finance
Lisandro Herrera – Life Sciences, IP, Technology
Gerardo Rodríguez – Antitrust, Compliance, TMT
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and Finance, Private Equity, Mergers and Acquisitions, ESG practices partner and Chairman of Executive Committee | Manuel Galicia | mgalicia@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Energy and Project Finance practices partner | Carlos de Maria y Campos | sdemaria@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity practices partner and Co-Managing Partner | Jose Visoso | jvisoso@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Corporate Services, Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity practices partner | Ignacio Pesqueira | ipesqueira@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Banking and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Fintech practices partner | Arturo Perdomo | aperdomo@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Competition, Mergers and Acquisitions and Wealth Management practices partners and Co-Managing Partner | Christian Lippert | clippert@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking and Finance and Insurance practices partner | Humberto Perez Rocha | hperezrocha@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Energy and Project Finance practices partner | Francisco Fernández Cueto | ffcueto@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Infrastructure and Project Finance practices partner | Alejandro de la Borbolla | aborbolla@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Life Sciences, Infrastructure and Project Finance practices partner | Bernardo Martínez-Negrete | bmartineznegrete@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Mining and Mergers and Acquisitions practices partner | Hector Kuri | hkuri@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Energy and Project Finance practices partner | Antonio Borja | aborja@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Administrative Litigation practice partner | Daniel Amezquita | damezquita@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Capital Markets, Banking & Finance practices partner | Maurice Berkman | mberkman@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Competition, Compliance and TMT practices partner | Carlos Chavez | cchavez@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Environmental and ESG practices partner | Mariana Herrero | mherrero@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Restructuring and Insolvency and Mergers and Acquisitions practices partner (Monterrey Office) | Eugenio Sepúlveda | esepulveda@galicia.com.mx | +52 (81) 9689 9030 |
Banking and Finance and Capital Markets practices partner | Guillermo Pérez Santiago | gperez@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Energy and Project Finance practices partner | Eduardo García-Travesi | egarciatravesi@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Mergers and Acquisitionsand Technology, Media and Telecomm practices partner | Ricardo García | rgarcia@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Tax Consultancy and Wealth Management practices partner | Gabriela Pellón | gpellon@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Commercial and Civil Litigation & Arbitration practices partner | Rodrigo Zamora | rzamora@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Banking and Finance, Real Estate and ESG practices partner | Rodrigo Rivera | rrivera@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Mergers and Acquisitions and Real Estate practices partner | Ramiro Sandoval | rsandoval@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Arbitration practice partner | Cecilia Azar | cazar@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Tax Consultancy practice partner | Federico Scheffler | fscheffler@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Tax Controversy practice partner | Edson Uribe | euribe@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Energy and Project Finance practices partner | Ernesto Partida | epartida@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Customs and International Trade practice partner | Mario Valencia | mvalencia@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Tax Litigation practice partner | Denise Lester | dlester@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Environmental and ESG practices partner | Carlos Escoto | cescoto@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Banking and Finance partner (Monterrey Office) | Rosemarie McLaren | rmclaren@galicia.com.mx | +52 (81) 9689 9030 |
Compliance and Competition practices partner | Juan Carlos Burgos | jcburgos@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Labor practice partner | Octavio Cantón | ocanton@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Mergers and Acquisitions counsel and International Chambers Liaison | Juan Pablo Cervantes | jpcervantes@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Labor & Employment and ESG practices counsel and co-head of practice | Nadia González | ngonzalez@galicia.com.mx | +52 (81) 9689 9030 |
Banking and Finance counsel | Cecilia Rojas | crojas@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Life Sciences counsel | Lisandro Herrera | lherrera@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Compliance, Competition and TMT counsel | Gerardo Rodríguez | grodriguez@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Finance and Administrative Director | Astrid Bolbrugge | abolbrugge@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Business Development, Comms/Marketing and Sustainability Director | Ana LópezPariente | alopez@galicia.com.mx | +525555409200 |
Staff Figures
Legal Team : 36 Partners, 5 Counsels, +110 Associates Business Development, Comms/Marketing and Sustability Team : 5 professionals Administrative, IT, Talent and Finance Team : +50 professionals Total Headcount : +238 professionals Offices : Mexico City and MonterreyLanguages
Spanish English French German ItalianMemberships
The Interlex Group Canadian Business Chamber (CANCHAM) American Chamber of Commerce The UN Global Compact (signatories) The UN Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) The Green PledgeOther
#GaliciaWomen : +9 practice areas and teams are led or co-led by women #GaliciaWomen : Only Mexican leading firm with a woman member of the exceutive committee. 37% participate in Corporate Governance internal bodiesComparative Guides
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Published: September 2022
Authors: Humberto Perez-Rocha Carlos Chávez Ricardo García Irma Ross
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to TMT laws and regulations that may occur in Mexico.
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Mexico: Tax Disputes
Published: October 2022
Authors: Denise Lester Nosnik Alejandro Madero Frech Emiliano Fernández Mitre
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Tax Disputes laws and regulations that may occur in Mexico.
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Mexico: Project Finance
Published: January 2023
Authors: Bernardo Martínez-Negrete E. Alejandro de la Borbolla Federico Scheffler Mario Valencia Carlos Escoto Octavio Roldán Montijo
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Project Finance laws and regulations that may occur in Mexico.
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Mexico: Public Procurement
Published: January 2023
Authors: Bernardo Martínez-Negrete E. Antonio Borja Alejandro de la Borbolla Alan Rogel Juan Manuel Camarena Diego Manzano
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Public Procurement laws and regulations that may occur in Mexico.
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Mexico: Lending & Secured Finance
Published: April 2023
Authors: Guillermo Pérez Santiago With special thanks to José Alejandro Cortés Serrano Andrés Caro de la F.
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Lending & Secured Finance laws and regulations that may occur in Mexico.
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Mexico: Private Client
Published: January 2023
Authors: Gabriela Pellon Christian Lippert Fabiola Jimenez Gabryela Valencia
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Private Client laws and regulations that may occur in Mexico.
- Banking and finance
- Capital markets
- Competition and antitrust
- Corporate and M&A
- Energy and natural resources
- Life sciences
- Projects and infrastructure
- Wealth management