Ramirez Ornelas Abogados

Commercial Law, Commercial Bankruptcy, Law Constitutional, Law Litigation, Arbitration, Banking and Financial, Law International, Law Class, Action law

Chairman of the Firm

With over four decades of unparalleled experience, Gerardo has built a reputation as a master of commercial litigation and an authority in bankruptcy law. His extensive career has seen him provide strategic counsel to some of Mexico’s most influential business conglomerates and financial institutions, leaving a significant mark on the nation's economic framework. His expertise was pivotal in collaborating with the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial to shape the Law of Commercial Insolvency, showcasing his influential role in developing critical legal reforms.

Gerardo’s dedication to the legal field extends beyond his impressive litigation practice. He is a highly respected educator and is currently a professor in the master’s program in private law at the Escuela Libre de Derecho. His passion for nurturing the next generation of legal professionals reflects his unwavering commitment to advancing legal education.

His expertise and contributions have not gone unnoticed. Internationally recognized for his work, Gerardo is consistently highlighted in esteemed legal directories, including Chambers and Partners Global, Chambers and Partners Latin America, The Legal 500, and Benchmark Litigation. His reputation as a thought leader extends beyond courtroom success, earning him widespread admiration within the global legal community. Gerardo Ramírez Ornelas’s legacy continues to inspire, solidifying his position as a luminary in the practice and pedagogy of law.

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International Bar Association (IBA)

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

International Association of Reestructuring Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL).

Gerardo Ramírez Ornelas has been a cornerstone of our firm since founding it in 2001. An accomplished graduate of the prestigious Escuela Libre de Derecho, Gerardo’s academic contributions have had a lasting impact on the legal community, notably his scholarly work Los Órganos del Proceso de Quiebra (The Bodies of the Bankruptcy Process), which continues to serve as a reference point in the field of legal education and practice.