Lauded for its members’ ability to ‘find practical solutions to complex problems’, the group at Galicia Abogados S.C. is a strong choice for banking and finance matters. Working from offices in Mexico City and Monterrey, areas of expertise for the national team include advising international and local lenders and borrowers alike on the structuring, negotiation, documentation and execution of financing transactions. The practice group has additional strength with respect to regulatory, compliance and risk management mandates for financial institutions. Banks, public entities, brokerage firms, pension funds and insurance companies routinely feature on the practice’s client roster. Two Mexico City-based partners share leadership of the department: Arturo Perdomo handles fintech matters, financial transactions and regulatory work; Guillermo Pérez Santiago majors on capital markets' finance and ESG. Monterrey-based Rosemarie McLaren is praised for her ’practical and timely advice’ and takes care of local and cross-border, bilateral and syndicated loans, as well as commercial real estate and general corporate financing mandates. Rodrigo Rivera deals with corporate financing, real estate financing, debt financing and restructuring; while senior associate Lili Abascal specialises in public, local and international financing matters. Former practice co-head Humberto Pérez Rocha, a 30-year veteran of the firm who advised on a broad range of financing transactions, departed in September 2024.
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- ‘When it comes to diversity, they certainly have a gender diverse team, with a strong team of women and young lawyers.'
'Guillermo Pérez Santiago and Rosemarie McLaren are two very strong members from the firm who always provide practical and timely advice.'
‘The team is robust at all levels and has great capacity regarding specialities and customer service capabilities. At all levels, lawyers are capable of providing the best possible service to clients.’
‘The lawyers find practical solutions to complex problems and their communication skills and style are very good and efficient.'
‘The most notable thing is the communication between themselves and their coordination with the rest of the team. Its function as a firm is always more than satisfactory.’
‘Arturo Perdomo and the rest of the team - strong legal skills. Additionally, the partners always participate in calls and negotiations.'
Key clients
- Citibanamex/Citigroup
- BBVA
- HSBC
- Bank of America
- Credit Suisse
- Santander
- JP Morgan
- UBS
- Sabadell
- IFC
Work highlights
- Acted as advisors to Global Payments, a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, on the acquisition of EVO Payments.
- Assisted Citigroup Global Markets and others with amending and restating a credit agreement.
- Acted as counsel to International Finance Corporation regarding a loan agreement dated July 3, 2023.
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Practice head
Arturo Perdomo; Guillermo Pérez Santiago