Galicia Abogados S.C. offers a well-established dispute resolution practice integrated with its top-tier regulatory and transactional teams that are particularly renowned for their stellar energy sector expertise. The firm operates through two dedicated practices—administrative litigation and civil & commercial litigation—providing comprehensive coverage across all non-arbitral contentious proceedings. Led by Daniel Amézquita, the administrative litigation team regularly represents clients before Mexico’s top judicial bodies and specialised administrative tribunals, focusing on constitutional and regulatory challenges through amparo lawsuits, nullity claims, and constitutional actions, across key sectors such as energy, telecoms and environmental law. Promoted to counsel in 2025, Iván Valdespino additionally supports administrative proceedings. In parallel, the civil & commercial litigation team, co-led by Rodrigo Zamora and Cecilia Azar, oversees high-value disputes within their respective areas of expertise, notably banking and finance, as well as energy and infrastructure. Associate support is strong across both departments, with José Antonio Casas being an asset on domestic and international commercial disputes, and Gilda Velázquez assisting in the design of defence strategies for administrative proceedings.
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- 'Cecilia Azar is a rockstar. A sharp individual with high moral standards. A joy to work with.'
- 'Constant communication, exhaustive analysis, and search for legal solutions to the contingencies presented.'
- 'What makes this practice unique is its comprehensive and strategic approach to dispute resolution, especially in highly regulated sectors such as energy. The team stands out not only for its legal knowledge but also for its ability to anticipate risks, understand the client's business environment, and propose practical solutions.'
- 'One of the team's main strengths is its diversity of experience and thinking, which allows them to approach cases from multiple perspectives. Furthermore, they have a highly collaborative approach, both internally and with clients, and they leverage technology to ensure efficient case management. Compared to other firms, their competitive advantage lies in their combination of technical depth and results-oriented approach. They have recently invested in ongoing training, which is reflected in the high quality and consistency of their work.'
- 'This is a team that understands legal matters, but also technical matters. They have been providing services to us for five years on administrative litigation matters related to the electricity sector, which they understand perfectly. This is very good, because we don't need to instruct them on the technical aspects.'
- 'I think Daniel Amezquita is excellent at what he does. In addition to his extensive legal training, he has the ability to communicate clearly, respond quickly, and handle complex situations calmly and strategically.'
- 'Teams follow up on procedures, but also provide comprehensive advice, as they have complete knowledge of the sector, which gives them a complete picture of their clients' needs.'
- 'Cecilia Azar and Rodrigo Zamora have clear, broad, and comprehensive knowledge of the sector.'
- 'Gilda Velázquez - Direct follow-up of matters, with extensive knowledge and clarity in her follow-up.'
- 'Galicia's lawyers stand out for their constant updating and innovative litigation strategies. Their understanding of the dispute allows them to identify key information as well as implacable strategies.'
Key clients
- KfW IPEX-Bank
- Organización Soriana
- Grupo Iberdrola
- Grupo México
- Wal-Mart de México
- Siemens México
- Dowell Schlumberger de México
- Operaciones Planigrupo
- Afore Invercap
- Cargill México
- Banco de Sabadell
- Grupo Bimbo
- Grupo Peñafiel
- Grupo Financiero Citibanamex
- JCDecaux Mexico
- Banco Santander
- Scotiabank Inverlat
- CIBanco
- Schneider Electric
- Consorcio Industrial
Work highlights
Represented two clients in nullity claims challenging resolutions issued by the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), which imposed fines for failing to participate in the 2023 Capacity Market (Mercado para el Balance de Potencia), resulting in a Shortfall Capacity payment obligation to the National Energy Control Centre (CENACE).
Designed and implemented a defence strategy (through an amparo lawsuit) for Minera Adularia Exploración in response to the 2023 Mining Reform that introduced significant changes that have had a negative impact on mining companies in Mexico.
Filed a nullity claim to challenge the four-year validity of a power generation permit granted by the Energy Regulation Commission (CRE).
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Practice head
Daniel Amezquita; Rodrigo Zamora; Cecilia Azar
Other key lawyers
Iván Valdespino; José Antonio Casas; Gilda Velázquez