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Galicia Abogados S.C.
BLVD. MANUEL A. CAMACHO 24
LOMAS DE CHAPULTEPEC
MEXICO, D.F. 11000
Mexico

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.

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 Campos, Antonio Borja and Ernesto Partida (who made partner in 2020) have an undoubted reputation in project finance in the energy and natural resources industry; Francisco Fernández Cueto  and Eduardo García-Travesi have strong expertise in the power sector; and mining specialist and practice head, Héctor Kuri. Primary support at associate level comes from seniors Luis Manuel Rosendo, who focuses on energy project development, energy regulation and also has environmental expertise; and Florent Patoret, a mining specialist with experience advising developers, contractors, sponsors and banks on transactional matters in the sector.

Practice 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 Campos and Alejandro De La Borbolla who both specialise in energy and infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on project finance; Francisco Fernández Cueto, who advises clients on the development, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of energy projects; and Bernardo Martínez Negrete whose project finance and M&A practice is particularly oriented towards the life sciences industry and the infrastructure sector. A second line of younger partners consists of Antonio Borja (energy and project finance); Ernesto Partida (cross-border financings, project finance, and infrastructure and energy project development); and Eduardo García-Travesi (development, purchase & sale, and financing of power projects – primarily renewables). Senior associate Alan Rogel and intermediate Luis Manuel Rosendo are also noted.

Practice 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 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

  1. Manuel Galicia – M&A, B&F, Private Equity, ESG – (Chairman)
  2. Carlos de Maria y Campos – Energy, Projects, Alternative Energy
  3. Jose Visoso – M&A, Private Equity, B&F
  4. Ignacio Pesqueira – Corporate, M&A, Private Equity
  5. Arturo Perdomo – M&A, B&F, Fintech
  6. Christian Lippert – M&A, Antitrust, Compliance, Wealth Management
  7. Humberto Pérez Rocha – M&A, B&F, Insurance and Projects
  8. Francisco Fernández Cueto – Energy, Projects
  9. Alejandro de la Borbolla – M&A, Infrastructure
  10. Bernardo Martínez-Negrete – Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Projects
  11. Héctor Kuri – M&A, Mining
  12. Antonio Borja – Energy, Projects, ESG
  13. Daniel Amézquita – Public Law
  14. Maurice Berkman – Capital Markets, ESG
  15. Carlos Chávez – TMT, Antitrust, Compliance
  16. Mariana Herrero – Environmental, ESG
  17. Eugenio Sepúlveda – M&A, Insolvency, Projects – (Monterrey Office)
  18. Guillermo Pérez Santiago – Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, ESG
  19. Eduardo García-Travesi – Energy, Projects
  20. Ricardo García – M&A, Technology, E-Commerce
  21. Gabriela Pellón – Tax Consultancy, Wealth Management
  22. Rodrigo Zamora – Civil & Commercial Litigation, Arbitration
  23. Rodrigo Rivera – Banking & Finance, Real Estate, ESG
  24. Ramiro Sandoval – M&A, Real Estate
  25. Cecilia Azar – Arbitration & Most in Demand Arbitrators
  26. Federico Scheffler – Tax Consultancy, Technology
  27. Edson Uribe – Tax Controversy
  28. Ernesto Partida – Energy, Projects
  29. Mario Valencia – Customs and International Trade
  30. Denise Lester – Tax Litigation
  31. Carlos Escoto – Environmental, ESG
  32. Rosemarie Mc Laren- Banking & Finance (Monterrey Office)
  33. Juan Carlos Burgos – Antitrust, Compliance, TMT
  34. Octavio Cantón – Labor & Employment (Litigation)
  35. Eduardo Michán – Tax Non-Contentious
  36. Carlos Obregón – M&A, Capital Markets

Counsels

  1. Juan Pablo Cervantes – M&A, International Chambers Liaison
  2. Nadia Gonzalez – Labor & Employment, ESG – (Monterrey Office)
  3. Cecilia Rojas – Banking & Finance
  4. Lisandro Herrera – Life Sciences, IP, Technology
  5. 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

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Banking and Finance, M&A and Managing Partner Manuel Galiciamgalicia@galicia.com.mx
Energy and Project Finance Carlos de Maria y Camposcdemaria@galicia.com.mx
M&A and Private Equity Jose Visosojvisoso@galicia.com.mx
Corporate Services, M&A and Private Equity Ignacio Pesqueiraipesqueira@galicia.com.mx
Banking and Finance, M&A and Fintech Arturo Perdomoaperdomo@galicia.com.mx
Competition, M&A and Wealth Management Christian Lippertclippert@galicia.com.mx
M&A, Banking and Finance and Insurance Humberto Perez-Rochahperezrocha@galicia.com.mx
Energy and Project Finance Francisco Fernández Cuetoffcueto@galicia.com.mx
Infrastructure and Project Finance Alejandro de la Borbollaaborbolla@galicia.com.mx
Life Sciences, Infrastructure and Projects Bernardo Martínez-Negretebmartineznegrete@galicia.com.mx
Mining and Mergers and Acquisitions Hector Kurihkuri@galicia.com.mx
Energy and Projects Antonio Borjaaborja@galicia.com.mx
Administrative Litigation Daniel Amézquitadamezquita@galicia.com.mx
Capital Markets and Banking and Finance Maurice Berkmanmberkman@galicia.com.mx
Competition, Compliance and TMT Carlos Chávezcchavez@galicia.com.mx
Environmental Mariana Herreromherrero@galicia.com.mx
Restructuring and Insolvency, Projects and Mergers and Acquisitions Eugenio Sepúlvedaesepulveda@galicia.com.mx
Banking and Finance and Capital Markets Guillermo Pérez Santiagogperez@galicia.com.mx
Energy and Projects Eduardo García-Travesíegarciatravesi@galicia.com.mx
Mergers and Acquisitions and Technology, Media and Telecomm Ricardo García Giorgianargarcia@galicia.com.mx
Tax Consultancy and Wealth Management Gabriela Pellóngpellon@galicia.com.mx
Commercial and Civil Litigation and Arbitration Rodrigo Zamorarzamora@galicia.com.mx
Banking and Finance, Real Estate and ESG Rodrigo Riverarrivera@galicia.com.mx
Mergers and Acquisitions and Real Estate Ramiro Sandovalrsandoval@galicia.com.mx
Arbitration Cecilia Azarcazar@galicia.com.mx
Tax Consultancy Federico Schefflerfscheffler@galicia.com.mx
Tax Controversy Edson Uribeeuribe@galicia.com.mx
Energy and Projects Ernesto Partidaepartida@galicia.com.mx
Customs and International Trade Mario Valenciamvalencia@galicia.com.mx
Tax Litigation Denise Lesterdlester@galicia.com.mx
Environmental Carlos Escotocescoto@galicia.com.mx
Banking and Finance - Monterrey Office Rosemarie McLarenrmclaren@galicia.com.mx
Antitrust/Competition and Compliance Juan Carlos Burgosjcburgos@galicia.com.mx
Labor and Employment Octavio Cantónocanton@galicia.com.mx
Tax Consultancy Eduardo Michánemichan@galicia.com.mx
Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets Carlos Obregóncobregon@galicia.com.mx
PhotoNamePositionProfile
Antonio Borja photo Antonio BorjaPartner
Carlos Chávez photo Carlos ChávezPartner Member of the Innovation & Technology Committee
Alejandro De La Borbolla photo Alejandro De La BorbollaPartner Member of the Executive Committee
Carlos De Maria y Campos photo Carlos De Maria y CamposPartner Member of the Business Development Committee
Carlos Escoto photo Carlos EscotoPartner Member of the Sustainability Committee ESG practice Coordinator
Bernardo Martínez-Negrete photo Bernardo Martínez-NegretePartner
Alejandra Paniagua photo Alejandra PaniaguaAssociate
Arturo Perdomo photo Arturo PerdomoPartner Member of the Compensations Committee
Partners : 36
Counsel : 5
Total Headcount : +238
Finance and Administrative Team : +50
Business Development, Comms/Marketing and Sustainability Team : 5
Spanish
English
French
Italian
German
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 Pledge
#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 bodies

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

  1. Arbitration
  2. Administrative Litigation
  3. Banking & Finance
  4. Restructuring & Insolvency
  5. Capital Markets
  6. Competition/Antitrust
  7. Compliance and Investigations
  8. Corporate M&A
  9. Customs & International Trade
  10. Civil & Commercial Litigation
  11. Energy (Oil & Gas, Renewables & Power)
  12. Environment
  13. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
  14. Infrastructure
  15. Intellectual Property & Data Privacy
  16. Insurance & Reinsurance
  17. Fintech
  18. Labour & Employment (Consultancy and Litigation)
  19. Life Sciences
  20. Mining
  21. Project Finance
  22. Real Estate & Hospitality
  23. Tax (Non-Contentious, Controversy and Litigation)
  24. Technology, Media & Telecommunications (E-Commerce)
  25. 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

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Banking and Finance, Private Equity, Mergers and Acquisitions, ESG practices partner and Chairman of Executive Committee Manuel Galiciamgalicia@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Energy and Project Finance practices partner Carlos de Maria y Campossdemaria@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity practices partner and Co-Managing Partner Jose Visosojvisoso@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Corporate Services, Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity practices partner Ignacio Pesqueiraipesqueira@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Banking and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Fintech practices partner Arturo Perdomoaperdomo@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Competition, Mergers and Acquisitions and Wealth Management practices partners and Co-Managing Partner Christian Lippertclippert@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking and Finance and Insurance practices partner Humberto Perez Rochahperezrocha@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Energy and Project Finance practices partner Francisco Fernández Cuetoffcueto@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Infrastructure and Project Finance practices partner Alejandro de la Borbollaaborbolla@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Life Sciences, Infrastructure and Project Finance practices partner Bernardo Martínez-Negretebmartineznegrete@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Mining and Mergers and Acquisitions practices partner Hector Kurihkuri@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Energy and Project Finance practices partner Antonio Borjaaborja@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Administrative Litigation practice partner Daniel Amezquitadamezquita@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Capital Markets, Banking & Finance practices partner Maurice Berkmanmberkman@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Competition, Compliance and TMT practices partner Carlos Chavezcchavez@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Environmental and ESG practices partner Mariana Herreromherrero@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Restructuring and Insolvency and Mergers and Acquisitions practices partner (Monterrey Office) Eugenio Sepúlvedaesepulveda@galicia.com.mx+52 (81) 9689 9030
Banking and Finance and Capital Markets practices partner Guillermo Pérez Santiagogperez@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Energy and Project Finance practices partner Eduardo García-Travesiegarciatravesi@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Mergers and Acquisitionsand Technology, Media and Telecomm practices partner Ricardo Garcíargarcia@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Tax Consultancy and Wealth Management practices partner Gabriela Pellóngpellon@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Commercial and Civil Litigation & Arbitration practices partner Rodrigo Zamorarzamora@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Banking and Finance, Real Estate and ESG practices partner Rodrigo Riverarrivera@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Mergers and Acquisitions and Real Estate practices partner Ramiro Sandovalrsandoval@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Arbitration practice partner Cecilia Azarcazar@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Tax Consultancy practice partner Federico Schefflerfscheffler@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Tax Controversy practice partner Edson Uribeeuribe@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Energy and Project Finance practices partner Ernesto Partidaepartida@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Customs and International Trade practice partner Mario Valenciamvalencia@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Tax Litigation practice partner Denise Lesterdlester@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Environmental and ESG practices partner Carlos Escotocescoto@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Banking and Finance partner (Monterrey Office) Rosemarie McLarenrmclaren@galicia.com.mx+52 (81) 9689 9030
Compliance and Competition practices partner Juan Carlos Burgosjcburgos@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Labor practice partner Octavio Cantónocanton@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Mergers and Acquisitions counsel and International Chambers Liaison Juan Pablo Cervantesjpcervantes@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Labor & Employment and ESG practices counsel and co-head of practice Nadia Gonzálezngonzalez@galicia.com.mx+52 (81) 9689 9030
Banking and Finance counsel Cecilia Rojascrojas@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Life Sciences counsel Lisandro Herreralherrera@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Compliance, Competition and TMT counsel Gerardo Rodríguezgrodriguez@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Finance and Administrative Director Astrid Bolbruggeabolbrugge@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
Business Development, Comms/Marketing and Sustainability Director Ana LópezParientealopez@galicia.com.mx+525555409200
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 Monterrey
Spanish
English
French
German
Italian
The Interlex Group
Canadian Business Chamber (CANCHAM)
American Chamber of Commerce
The UN Global Compact (signatories)
The UN Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs)
The Green Pledge
#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 bodies