Ramirez Ornelas Abogados is sought out by clients operating across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, retail and telecoms, for its substantial experience in shareholder and corporate governance disputes, contractual breaches and conflicts within regulated industries. Founding partner Gerardo Ramírez Ornelas maintains a strong reputation in commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. Luis Robles Santamarina is noted for his experience in commercial disputes as well as administrative, telecoms and securities litigation, while Gerardo Funtanet brings together expertise in litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings. Pablo Ramírez Blumenkron excels in corporate and securities disputes, contractual conflicts and administrative litigation involving the infrastructure and construction sectors, and Fabricio Escalante focuses on bankruptcy cases. Gerardo Ramírez Blumenkron is another key contact for commercial, criminal, insurance, and civil liability disputes, while associate José Eduardo Rivera Rosas is notably active in commercial litigation.

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Ramirez Ornelas stands out from other firms we work with because of its collaborative spirit, understanding the needs of its clients and proposing good options to resolve conflicts.
Good, timely and clear communication, clearly explaining the situation.
The processes they employ, combining both technology and cognition, are highly innovative, seeking new ways to address problems. Their customer service is very professional, and we are very satisfied with the strategies and results we have achieved with them.
Treatment, strategies, results, approach to solutions.
The lawyers at Ramírez Ornelas are distinguished by their high level of technical expertise and strategic approach to complex litigation, combining in-depth procedural knowledge with disciplined, results-oriented execution. They differentiate themselves from other firms by their ability to structure cases soundly from the outset and their consistent success in achieving favorable outcomes in highly complex matters.
The litigation practice of Ramírez Ornelas Abogados is distinguished by its high degree of specialization in civil and commercial litigation, particularly in bankruptcy proceedings and complex disputes. The team combines in-depth technical knowledge with a results-oriented strategic approach, reflected in its high success rate and its involvement in some of the most significant cases in Mexico.

Key clients

Grupo Salinas
Cooperativa Cruz Azul
Banco Internacional del Norte
Cinepolis
Banco Internacional de Costa Rica
Siclo Spin Ventures
BACO
Temura
Franklin Electric
Econ Soluciones Energéticas Integrales

Work highlights

Advised Cooperativa La Cruz Azul, S.C.L. on multiple high-stakes proceedings concerning the control and governance of the cooperative, arising from disputes with a group of dissident partners.

Advised Banco Azteca, S.A., I.B.M., which sued Unifin Financiera, S.A.B de C.V. seeking the collection of a negotiable instrument.

Advised Econ Soluciones Energéticas Integrales, S.A.P.I. de C.V., which financed a project finance structure aimed at the development of clean energy projects in Mexico, administered and managed by Econ Servicios Energéticos Integrales.

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