Profile
Work Department
Position
Administrative Litigation Counsel
Career
Iván joined Galicia in 2016 as a senior associate in the Administrative Litigation practice and was promoted to Counsel in 2025. With Iván’s wide range of experience, he has become an asset to the team.
His work is focused on administrative and judicial proceedings and constitutional control mechanisms, against acts of federal or state authorities of all kinds. His versatility as a litigator is reflected in his successful handling of cases in branches such as energy (electricity and hydrocarbons), environmental, urban development, finance and stock market, and recently he has ventured into litigation related with our TMT/IA practice. Iván constantly collaborates with the transactional and regulatory areas of the firm in highly specialized litigation.
Before joining the Firm, he worked as a litigator at a renowned Mexican law firm. He also did litigation internships for the Inter-American Human Rights System at the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in recent years he collaborated for the United Nations in a research project on constitutional law.
He has been a visiting professor at Universidad Panamericana to lecture on Constitutional Law, Amparo and International Law.
Additionally, Iván has been recognized as a leading lawyer in renowned international publications such as The Legal 500, and has also contributed as an opinion leader in publications and podcasts on specialized topics in the Expert Focus section of Chambers and Partners and other training centers.
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Education
Iván received his LL.B. with honorable mention at Universidad Panamericana (2011) and obtained a specialization in Administrative Law from the same university (2013). He holds an LL.M. in International Legal Studies from New York University School of Law (2016) and a diploma in Energy Law from Escuela Libre de Derecho (2021).
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- '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.'
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