Mexico
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Chief legal counsel and compliance officer | JLL Mexico
Legal and compliance associate | Ainda Energía & Infraestructura
Partner and head of asset management, legal and compliance | Beel Infrastructure Partners
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
General counsel and secretary of the board of directors | Principal Financial Group México
Senior legal counsel, EU and Latam | Eiffage Energía Sistemas
Associate general counsel (labor and employment), interim LATAM legal lead | Celanese
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
Deputy general counsel regional head of CIB banking for Mexico and Latam | HSBC Mexico
Partner OGC (office general counsel)Mexico and MCA Cluster | KPMG
Corporate legal manager - mergers and acquisitions | America movil
Deputy managing legal director – corporate governance | Grupo Financiero Banorte
Associate general counsel and data protection officer, Mexico | Cinépolis
General counsel and chief legal officer | Grupo Aeroméxico
Sr. corporate attorney | International Motors Mexico
General counsel and compliance officer | Grupo Rotoplas
VP general counsel, regulatory & external affairs | AT&T México
Director of legal and compliance | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Mexico
Sr. legal manager – contracts, litigations, corporate and supply MÉXICO & CARCA – Core Reckitt | Nutrition | Reckitt/Mead Johnson
General counsel and chief compliance officer | OCESA Entretenimiento
General counsel, ethics and compliance and data protection officer North Latam | Capgemini
Licensing and permitting manager | Grupo Rotoplas
Vice president legal & sustainability, assistant general counsel | Element Fleet Management Corporation
General counsel | Banco Sabadell, Institución de Banca Múltiple
Lead counsel, regulatory, real estate and commercial affairs | General Motors de Mexico
Senior legal, ethics, compliance and quality director | Novo Nordisk
Director of legal, compliance and regulatory affairs | Grupo Coppel
Office of general counsel- senior manager | KPMG Mexico
Legal vicepresident and general counsel | Izzi telecom & Sky Mexico (Grupo Televisa)
Legal, environmental and regulatory coordinator | Grupo Peñoles
Tax controversy director (in-house counsel) | Walmart de México y Centro América
Senior vice president legal and ethics | Banco Nacional de México (Banamex)
Director of legal and compliance | Ainda, energia & infrastructura
Head of legal, corporate and commercial banking | Banco Sabadell, Institución de Banca Múltiple
General counsel and secretary of the board of directors | Volaris
Legal head TecSalud, research, entrepreneurship & innovation | Tecnológico de Monterrey
Legal manager – mining and infrastructure | Peñoles Industries & Fresnillo
Associate general counsel and data protection officer, Mexico | Forvia
Executive director and assistang general counsel legal | Banco JP Morgan
General counsel and director of legal affairs | Grupo Lamosa
Head of legal – capital markets and contracts | Grupo Financiero Banorte
Vice president legal affairs and compliance | Esentia Energy
On 1 September, Legal 500 unveiled the third edition of the GC Powerlist: East Africa, in partnership with leading African law firm ENS. Hosted at the Sankara Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, the event brought together many of the region’s most accomplished in-house lawyers to celebrate a distinguished community of legal leaders shaping the future of business across East Africa.
The evening opened with welcoming remarks from Giulio Tomassi Galanti, Business Development Manager at Legal 500, who highlighted the importance of recognising the dynamic growth and increasing sophistication of the East African legal market. He also reflected on the rigorous research and selection process behind the GC Powerlist series, congratulating this year’s honourees for their exceptional contributions to both the legal profession and the organisations they serve.
Following this introduction, Mahesh Acharya, Managing Partner of ENS Kenya, addressed the audience to commend the individuals recognised in the 2026 edition.
The launch of the GC Powerlist: East Africa 2026 proved a fitting celebration of the region’s leading in-house legal talent. The evening showcased the depth of expertise, influence, and innovation within East Africa’s corporate counsel community, while reaffirming Legal 500’s commitment to recognising and championing its achievements. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to this year’s research process and to ENS for once again partnering with Legal 500 to provide a platform that honours these outstanding legal professionals.
On Thursday, 3 September, Legal 500 will host the second launch event celebrating the GC Powerlist: East Africa 2026 at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. Building on the success of the Nairobi launch, the event will bring together many of region’s most accomplished in-house counsel and senior legal leaders to recognise their achievements and celebrate the continued growth and influence of the region’s corporate legal community.
