Highlighted as a ‘reference in Mexican law’ and praised for its ’extraordinary knowledge’, the team at Galicia Abogados S.C. is regularly instructed by banks, real estate developers, hotel groups, and public and private companies seeking support with real estate matters across all asset classes. Particular areas of expertise include land acquisitions, leases, and sales, financings, joint ventures, and environmental and regulatory mandates. A recent work highlight saw the group advise RLD on the development of a new Six Senses hotel in Costa Alegre, Jalisco. An experienced duo shares leadership of the practice group: Ramiro Sandoval, who is praised for his ‘knowledge, commitment and speed’, and Rodrigo Rivera, lauded for his ’outstanding … human value and availability’. Sandoval frequently advises estate developers and investors on transactional hospitality mandates; Rivera majors on banking, financial transactions, and real estate finance. The key senior associate-level contacts are Roxana Schäfer (real estate transactions, M&A); and Mariana Islas (real estate development, leasings, M&A). Since publication, Schäfer has been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Galicia is a reference in the field of Mexican law. The team has subject knowledge and expertise and keeps the interests of the client at the forefront.'
‘Their experience and care of affairs are the characteristics that make them compare them positively with other firms. The human value and availability of Arturo Perdomo, Rodrigo Rivera, and Humberto Pérez Rocha is outstanding.'
‘The team has extraordinary knowledge (not only the partners, but also associates). They have real teamwork, which makes costs efficient and speeds up work; you feel the support of those who participate in the operations.'
‘Ramiro Sandoval, Roxana Schäfer, and Samantha Silberstein - knowledge, commitment and speed, without losing the quality of service.'
‘The team provides technical advice on all aspects of the consultation. Additionally, they have highly specialized knowledge of the real estate sector and market, which helps in the speed of negotiations.'
‘It differs from competitors in its knowledge of the market and its degree of specialization while still providing comprehensive advice and speedy support in negotiations.'
Key clients
- ABB Group
- AT&T
- Banco Sabadell
- Bancomext
- Belmond
- Capitel
- Chablé Hotels
- Cinépolis
- City Storage
- Conquer
Work highlights
- Advised HCM Acquisition in connection with its business combination with Murano PV.
- Advised ABB on the acquisition of a manufacturing campus in Guadalajara, Jalisco, from Siemens, in the context of a larger acquisition involving a divestment by Siemens of certain non-core assets.
- Advised Belmond on the acquisition of Hacienda Katanchel, formerly a hacienda dating back to the 17th Century situated near Merida, Yucatán.
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Practice head
Ramiro Sandoval; Rodrigo Rivera