
The team at Galicia Abogados S.C. draws on extensive experience assisting local and international investors, including banks, real estate developers, hotel groups and corporates, with a wide range of commercial, industrial, and residential Mexican real estate mandates. Core areas of expertise for the group include real estate finance, land acquisitions, leases and sales, financings, joint ventures and related regulatory and environmental and regulatory matters. The practice is co-directed by Ramiro Sandoval, who majors on M&A, private equity and real estate transactions; and Rodrigo Rivera, who advises clients on the structuring of corporate, real estate, project and debt financing transactions. Roxana Schäfer, who was promoted to the partnership in January 2025, while Monterrey-based senior associate Mariana Islas specialises in real estate development, leasing and M&A transactions in the real estate space. Since publication, former senior associate Guillermo Parra has been raised to the partnership - effective as of February 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Galicia Abogados is distinguished by its comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach, combining experience in complex transactions with a solid regulatory understanding and ESG leadership.'
- 'The team is characterised by its negotiation skills and consultative approach, which allows it to differentiate itself. They have innovated in the integration of legal technology, talent diversification and strengthening internal collaboration, positioning themselves as one of the most advanced real estate and private equity firms in Mexico.'
Key clients
- ABB Group
- AT&T
Work highlights
Advised Fibra SOMA on the acquisition of the Hyatt Regency hotel in Mexico City, as well as on the refinancing of the syndicated senior credit loan.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Ramiro Sandoval; Rodrigo Rivera
Other key lawyers
Roxana Schäfer; Mariana Islas
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