Mexico Rising Stars 2025
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Legal and compliance associate | Ainda Energía & Infraestructura
Legal markets vice president | Banco J.P. Morgan, Institución de Banca Múltiple
General counsel for specialised business | Grupo Nacional Provincial
OGC personal data protection manager | KPMG Cárdenas Dosal
Senior manager -corporate legal affairs and financing | Finsa
Chief of trademarks and contracts-– Electrolit legal department | Grupo Pisa
Senior aviation regulatory counsel | Volaris
Legal manager and head of data privacy LATAM | L’Oréal LATAM
Corporate legal manager - mergers and acquisitions | America movil
Associate general counsel and data protection officer, Mexico | Cinépolis
Sr. corporate attorney | International Motors Mexico
Intellectual property and food law manager | Danone de Mexico
Sr. legal manager – contracts, litigations, corporate and supply MÉXICO & CARCA – Core Reckitt | Nutrition | Reckitt/Mead Johnson
Licensing and permitting manager | Grupo Rotoplas
Legal finance manager – Middle Americas zone | Anheuser-Busch InBev
Lead counsel, regulatory, real estate and commercial affairs | General Motors de Mexico
Senior legal, ethics, compliance and quality director | Novo Nordisk
Office of general counsel- senior manager | KPMG Mexico
Head legal advisory officer, contracts, recoveries and legal partners | AXA Seguros
Vice president, legal real estate | Macquarie Asset Management
Head of intellectual property legal | Sigma Alimentos
Legal, environmental and regulatory coordinator | Grupo Peñoles
National regulatory affairs counsel | Banco Nacional de México (Banamex)
Senior vice president legal and ethics | Banco Nacional de México (Banamex)
Head of legal, corporate and commercial banking | Banco Sabadell, Institución de Banca Múltiple
Legal manager – mining and infrastructure | Peñoles Industries & Fresnillo
Associate general counsel and data protection officer, Mexico | Forvia
Head of legal – capital markets and contracts | Grupo Financiero Banorte
General counsel | Suntory Global Spirits
I am delighted to present the Mexico Rising Stars 2025.
This edition shines a spotlight on the next generation of legal talent driving innovation, excellence, and impact across Mexico’s in-house and private practice communities. Through this research, I have encountered lawyers who are redefining ambition—combining technical mastery with strategic thinking, agility, and a deep understanding of the evolving business environment.
Mexico’s rising stars are not only exceptional legal professionals; they are change-makers shaping the future of the profession. They bring fresh perspectives to complex challenges, champion collaboration, and embrace technology and innovation as tools to deliver greater value. Their work reflects the growing importance of adaptability, cross-functional insight, and leadership potential within the modern legal landscape.
Across sectors, these emerging leaders are influencing decisions at the highest levels, fostering ethical and sustainable practices, and positioning Mexico’s legal community at the forefront of regional and global transformation. Their achievements demonstrate that the future of law is being built today—by professionals who blend deep expertise with creativity, integrity, and purpose.
The Mexico Rising Stars 2025 celebrates this new generation of lawyers who are not just excelling within their organisations but are also shaping the next chapter of the country’s legal and business success story.
On behalf of The Legal 500, I am proud to recognise their accomplishments and to share their inspiring journeys as they continue to elevate Mexico’s legal community on the global stage.
Margherita Birri,
Research Editor
The Legal 500
On 19th March 2026, Legal 500 was honoured to launch the inaugural edition of the GC Powerlist: Poland, in partnership with Greenberg Traurig Poland.
Greeted by Isabel Caine, Editor – Corporate Counsel at Legal 500, and Rafał Baranowski, Co-Chair, Global Corporate Practice and Chair, M&A and Private Equity Practice (Poland) at Greenberg Traurig, attendees arrived to panoramic views of the city from firm’s Warsaw offices, as the sun set over the capital.
The evening opened with speeches from Isabel Caine and Rafał Baranowski, as well as guest of honour Richard Rosenbaum, Executive Chairman at Greenberg Traurig, who flew in from New York to mark the occasion.
The ceremony then began, with Powerlisters making their way onto the stage to collect their certificates and have their official photographs taken. The room was filled with applause as the celebration got into full swing.
Legal 500’s GC Powerlist: Poland 2026 recognises the rapid growth of the country’s legal and business landscape, and the integral role that in-house counsel play in driving this development. As GCs are increasingly relied upon as trusted partners within their organisations, the Powerlist marks their dedication, commitment and hard work, celebrating their achievements over the past year.
The celebrations then continued with drinks and canapés, allowing attendees ample opportunity to network. Lively conversation continued long into the evening, as Powerlisters connected with peers and colleagues – with plenty of photographs taken on stage.
Legal 500 would like to congratulate each and every individual featured in the first-ever edition of the GC Powerlist: Poland. It is an honour to recognise such a stellar cohort of leading in-house counsel from across the country, alongside Greenberg Traurig Poland.
