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 July 1st, Legal 500 unveiled the fourth edition of the GC Powerlist: Portugal 2026, in partnership with PLMJ. Hosted once again on the rooftop terrace of the firm’s Lisbon office under a blazing summer sun, the event brought together many of Portugal’s most accomplished in-house lawyers to celebrate this distinguished community of legal leaders.
Returning to its individual-focused format, this year’s edition marked the reintroduction of the Rising Stars category, recognising some of the country’s most promising emerging in-house counsel. It also saw the world debut of the Transnational Leaders category, highlighting general counsel whose leadership and influence extend beyond national borders and whose responsibilities span multiple jurisdictions.
The evening commenced with a welcome address from Legal 500’s editorial lead Francisco Castro, who emphasised the importance of continuously evolving the publication to reflect the realities of Portugal’s in-house legal market. He highlighted the rigorous research and selection process behind the GC Powerlist series and congratulated the honourees for their outstanding contributions to the profession and the organisations they serve.
Following this introduction, Bruno Ferreira, Managing Partner of PLMJ, took to the stage to congratulate those recognised in this year’s edition. In his remarks, he underscored the increasingly strategic role of in-house counsel in supporting business growth, navigating complexity, and driving legal excellence. He also reflected on the transformative impact that AI is having on the legal function and the opportunities it presents for corporate legal teams.
Concluding the formal proceedings, Alexandra Reis, Senior Counsel at Tabaqueira and a recipient in the inaugural Transnational Leaders category, shared a few reflections on the significance of recognising in-house lawyers and the value of fostering a strong, connected legal community. Drawing on her own experiences, she spoke about the importance of networking, knowledge-sharing and celebrating a profession whose contributions often take place behind the scenes.
The launch of the GC Powerlist: Portugal 2026 proved to be a fitting celebration of the country’s leading in-house legal talent. The evening showcased the depth, expertise, and influence of Portugal’s corporate counsel community while reaffirming Legal 500’s commitment to recognising and championing its achievements. We extend our sincere thanks to all those who participated in this year’s research process, and to PLMJ for once again partnering with Legal 500 to provide a platform that honours these exceptional legal professionals.
