A transactional heavyweight in the energy sector, Galicia Abogados S.C. leverages its deep industry knowledge to bolster its disputes practice, handling high-stakes arbitrations involving Mexican state-owned entities and energy regulators. The group is equally adept at tackling international and domestic arbitration cases, with experience representing clients before a range of arbitral institutions. Cecilia Azar co-leads the practice and is recognised for her expertise in complex commercial disputes and arbitration-related proceedings before Mexican courts, including award enforcement and interim measures. Rodrigo Zamora is widely recognised as an arbitration expert and forms the other half of the leadership duo. Associate support is a strength of the group, with José Antonio Casas and Santiago Oñate representing clients in international arbitrations involving major domestic and foreign companies and state-owned entities.
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Practice head

Cecilia Azar; Rodrigo Zamora

Other key lawyers

José Antonio Casas; Santiago Oñate; Ana Maria Castro