With a dominant presence in merger control matters and contested M&A transactions, Galicia Abogados S.C. remains a key leader in competition law. The practice group’s scope additionally includes cartel investigations, leniency applications and complaints before COFECE, as well as a comprehensive understanding of judicial proceedings related to antitrust law and strategies to best handle high-stakes contentious matters. Its stellar client list – comprising multinational companies across various industries, notably banking, energy and pharmaceuticals – is attended by a deep bench of expert practitioners and former competition officers with specialised expertise across multiple disciplines and regulated sectors. Christian Lippert has an enviable track record handling abuse of market dominance and cartel investigations, while Carlos Chávez also handles many of the group’s most complex competition and antitrust mandates. Additional leaders in the group include Juan Carlos Burgos, an expert in the competition challenges faced by the energy sector; and newly promoted partner Gerardo Rodríguez, whose experience spans a range of regulated industries. Moreover, the practice was further strengthened by the hire of Edgar Martín - formerly of Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. - as counsel, in March 2025. Additional support is provided by highly active senior associates Daniella Ramírez and Maite Celorio. Since publication, Martín has been promoted to the partnership - effective as of February 2026.
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Work Department
Competition
Position
Co-head of the Competition practice
Member of the Innovation & Technology Committee
Member of the New Collaboration Model Committee
Career
Carlos is a pioneer in competition and antitrust law in Mexico, being one of the first lawyers to specialize in regulated industries. He co-heads the practice at the Firm. He brings enormous technical expertise and over 15 years of professional experience to the table.
His advice benefits clients as he taps into his invaluable experience from participating in some of the most complex transactions and proceedings before Mexican regulators and competition agencies.
Carlos frequently represents railway operators and telecommunications carriers in regulatory and antitrust proceedings. He also represents financial institutions in proceedings before banking and securities regulators and competition agencies. In addition, he advises various big pharma players in strategic transactions and represents them in securing antitrust clearance. Carlos also works closely with the Energy team on matters involving competition issues in the electricity and hydrocarbons markets.
He is recognized as an expert and leading lawyer by renowned international publications, such as Chambers Latin American Guide, in the Competition practice. He is also recognized as a leader in the Competition, Compliance and Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practices by The Legal 500 Latin American Guide. Leaders League and Latin Lawyer recognize him as a leader in the Mexican legal market. Carlos co-leads the team recognized as “Elite” by the specialized publication Global Competition Review (GCR100).
Languages
Spanish, English
Education
He graduated from Escuela Libre de Derecho and holds a Master of Laws from New York University. He also has a graduate degree in Law and Business from NYU Stern School of Business.
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Testimonials
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‘This was my first time working with Galicia. My experience was very positive. Galicia was clear, concise, and constructive.'
‘A tremendous team. Fast, pragmatic, and always answering the phone. This is key. Clients need their lawyers available 24/7.'
‘The lawyers are subject matter experts, up-to-date on judicial reforms and criteria, and strive to fully understand their clients' needs in order to provide appropriate advice.'’
‘Carlos Chavez and Marianela Romero are excellent lawyers with a practical vision and understanding of business requirements, focused on prevention through proper compliance with regulations.'
'They have extensive expertise in the field, provide thorough follow-up on each matter, and offer clear explanations of the procedures.'
'The team maintains close and direct communication, ensuring that someone is always available to promptly address any questions or requests from the client, with full knowledge of the case. Gerardo Rodríguez is the partner in charge of the matter, providing regular updates. Christian Lippert is the lead partner, who becomes involved in cases as needed, which is advantageous from a cost perspective.'
Key clients
- Grupo México Grupo Sordo Madaleno (Fibra Soma) Amphenol Corporation TJX Companies, Inc. Food Delivery Brands (Telepizza) Grupo Verzatec ACON Injectable Investors I Internacional de Cerámica Roadis Concesiones México Banco Nacional de México Organización Soriana El Puerto de Liverpool Operadora de Cinemas Fomento Económico Mexicano Arca Continental AT&T México ContourGlobal Management Inc. Grupo Bimbo Grupo Lamosa Grupo Vasconia Vertex Real Estate Equinox Gold Corp. BPBI COFRA Holdings (C&A) GIC SSA Mexico LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Univisión Grupo Xcaret
Work highlights
Acted as special Mexican legal counsel to a syndicate of commercial banks (Santander Mexico, MMBA Mexico, SMBC and Barclays) and two development banks (Nacional Financiera and Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior) in the aggregate financing of US$6,200’000,000 to a special purpose trust, managed by Mexico Infrastructure Partners, that was specifically created for the acquisition of twelve project companies and associated service entities previously owned by the Iberdrola Group in Mexico.