Mr Javier Pérez Moreno > Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. > Mexico City, Mexico > Lawyer Profile

The ‘multidisciplinary’ practice at Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. is among the market leaders in the compliance space, and offers counsel on anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, data protection and general regulatory matters. Members of the ‘gender-diverse’ team are roundly praised for being ‘well-prepared’, ‘punctual, adaptable and attentive’, and having an ‘excellent professional manner’. Clients predominantly belong to the banking, finance and fintech sectors. At the helm of the practice are founding partner Miguel Gallardo Guerra, who has ‘broad experience’ in AML and fintech matters; data protection specialist Héctor Guzmán Rodríguez; and Javier Pérez Moreno, who was promoted to the partnership in February 2022 and advises companies in the fintech, banking, insurance, and health sectors on AML compliance. Like Moreno, senior associate Alejandra Lobato is certified as an AML expert by the National Banking and Securities Commission (NBSC); she leads on AML audits.

The banking and finance team at Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C., recognised by clients for its ‘strong technical skill’, advises domestic and international financial institutions and corporations on regulatory matters, primarily acting on the lender side. Founding partner Miguel Gallardo Guerra co-leads the practice and is described as a ‘very important asset’ because of his ‘strong knowledge in financial, banking and insurance matters’ and his diverse professional network; alongside him, Javier Pérez Moreno advises banks and fintechs on regulatory issues; and Juan Carlos Morales completes the leadership trio. Of counsel Alain Gerard Jaubert Luengas and senior associate Luz María Jover  joined the practice in August and November 2022, respectively. Since publication, the firm has further strengtehened the practice with the hire of Alejandro Stamoglou (from his own boutique) as a banking, finance and capital markets partner – effective as of November 2023.

Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C.’s insurance department assists insurance institutions and insurance brokers with compliance, new product structuring, representation in administrative procedures and litigation, and transactions with insurance and surety companies. The department is jointly overseen by financial services managing partner Miguel Gallardo Guerra; litigation practice leader, Juan Bonequi; and Javier Pérez Moreno, who focuses his practice on heavily regulated sectors, including insurance, healthcare and fintech.