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Rankings overview for Lawyers
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Jean Michel Enriquez Dahlhaus Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.21 Years Ranked
José Visoso Galicia Abogados, S.C.14 Years Ranked
Michell Nader Schekaiban Nader Hayaux & Goebel24 Years Ranked- Luis A NicolauRitch Mueller
- Rafael Robles MiajaBufete Robles Miaja, S.C.
- Ricardo Maldonado YáñezMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
Band 2
- Carlos F Obregón Rojo Galicia Abogados, S.C.17 Years Ranked
Christian Lippert H Galicia Abogados, S.C.11 Years Ranked
Hans P Goebel Caviedes Nader Hayaux & Goebel19 Years Ranked
Iker Arriola Peñalosa Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.16 Years Ranked
Jorge Montaño Valdés Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.9 Years Ranked- Pablo MijaresMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
Band 3
- Federico De Noriega Hogan Lovells9 Years Ranked
Ignacio Pesqueira Taunton Galicia Abogados, S.C.14 Years Ranked- José Raz Guzmán Greenberg Traurig, S.C.24 Years Ranked
Julian Garza Castañeda Nader Hayaux & Goebel16 Years Ranked
Luis Burgueño Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC14 Years Ranked- Gustavo Struck CreelCreel Abogados
- José Ignacio Rivero AnderePérez-Llorca
- Luis Cuesta SalcesMacdonel, Cuesta, Llaca & Esquivel
- Luis Fernando González NievesPérez Correa, González y Asociados, S.C.
- Luis Octavio Núñez OrellanaKuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C.
- Patricio Trad CepedaMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
Band 4
Alberto Saavedra Santamarina y Steta SC19 Years Ranked
Eduardo González Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.9 Years Ranked- Gerardo Lemus Burguete Garrigues7 Years Ranked
Jorge León-Orantes Santamarina y Steta SC16 Years Ranked
Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero Santamarina y Steta SC14 Years Ranked- Juan Francisco Torres Landa R. Hogan Lovells17 Years Ranked
- Luis Rubio Barnetche Holland & Knight11 Years Ranked
- Bernardo Llaca MartínezMacdonel, Cuesta, Llaca & Esquivel
- Carlos Creel CarreraCreel Abogados
- Carlos R. ValenciaValencia Consulting
- Daniel Del RíoSMPS Legal
- Daniel Kuri BreñaKuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C.
- Eduardo Triulzi GarciadiegoRitch Mueller
- Eugenio Macouzet de LeonMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
- Jorge Cervantes TrejoPérez-Llorca
- Santiago Ferrer PérezCuatrecasas
Band 5
Alejandro Ripoll Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster1 Years Ranked- Arturo Pérez-Estrada Greenberg Traurig, S.C.1 Years Ranked
Ernesto Silvas Medina Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri, S.C.14 Years Ranked
Henri Capin-Gally White & Case SC2 Years Ranked
Humberto Botti Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.4 Years Ranked
Jimena González de Cossío Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cia., S.C.1 Years Ranked- Lorenzo Ruiz de Velasco Baker McKenzie1 Years Ranked
- Alberto Rios Zertuche OrtuñoRios Zertuche, Gonzalez Lutteroth y Rodriguez, S.C.
- Allan Kaye TruebaAziz & Kaye Abogados, S.C.
- Azucena MarinCuesta Campos y Asociados S.C.
- Fernando ErañaPérez Correa, González y Asociados, S.C.
- Francisco Fuentes OstosMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
- Francisco Garcia-NaranjoFernández, García-Naranjo, Boker & Garibay
- Gerardo Gallego Díaz de LeónIbarra, del Paso y Gallego, S.C.
- Jesús Sánchez UgarteKuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C.
- José Victor Torres GómezSainz Abogados
- María Teresa PaillésSMPS Legal
- Martin Sánchez BretónMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
- Miguel Tsuyoshi Ishii YokoyamaONTIER
Up and Coming
- Carlo A Pérez-Arizti Morales Baker McKenzie2 Years Ranked
Diego Barrera Pieck Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.1 Years Ranked
Gerardo Zimbron Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.2 Years Ranked
Giancarlo Schievenini Espíritu Santo CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC1 Years Ranked- Joaquín Vega Martínez Vega, Guerrero & Asociados1 Years Ranked
- Miguel Yturbe Greenberg Traurig, S.C.3 Years Ranked
Pablo Laresgoiti Santamarina y Steta SC2 Years Ranked- Selene Espinosa Holland & Knight1 Years Ranked
Sergio Márquez White & Case SC1 Years Ranked- Carlos Jiménez CantúMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
- Francisco Glennie QuirósMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
- Gabriel Robles BeisteguiRitch Mueller
- Gerardo Pérez-ChowBufete Robles Miaja, S.C.
- Héctor Cárdenas OrtegaRitch Mueller
- Hernando BecerraBlanco Carrillo
- Mariano Acebal De RivasVelázquez, Acebal & Asociados, S.C.
- Patricio GorozpeKavanagh Gorozpe
Associates to watch
Edgar Ancona Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.1 Years Ranked- Florent Patoret Galicia Abogados, S.C.1 Years Ranked
- Enrique Bojanic VidalKavanagh Gorozpe
- Rafael SánchezCuesta Campos y Asociados S.C.
All Lawyers profiles
Eminent Practitioners
E Manuel Galicia Romero
Galicia Abogados, S.C. | Head of Corporate/M&A2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 23 Years RankedEminent practitioner Manuel Galicia Romero continues to be lauded for his track record and leading role in the corporate arena in Mexico.
Band 1
1 Jean Michel Enriquez Dahlhaus
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked"Jean Michel Enriquez Dahlhaus is one of the most well-known lawyers in Mexico, and boasts a large network of client relationships. He is methodical and analytical, as well as extremely experienced and service-oriented."1 José VisosoGalicia Abogados, S.C. | Head of Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked"José Visoso is the most significant M&A lawyer at the law firm. He is the one who leads the practice at Galicia Abogados."1 Michell Nader Schekaiban
Nader Hayaux & Goebel | Head of Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 24 Years RankedEsteemed partner Michell Nader Schekaiban enjoys a wealth of experience assisting clients with complex cross-border corporate transactions involving Mexico.- Ricardo Maldonado YáñezMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Carlos F Obregón RojoGalicia Abogados, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedSolid partner Carlos Obregón Rojo is regularly instructed by clients to provide his competent advice on corporate transactions in Mexico. He is noted for his experience acting for private equity funds on M&A deals.2 Christian Lippert HGalicia Abogados, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked"Christian Lippert is an excellent lawyer, with great experience and knowledge of both the Mexican and the international market. He is of great help in the negotiation stage of a deal."2 Hans P Goebel CaviedesNader Hayaux & Goebel | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedMexico City-based partner Hans Goebel Caviedes has strong experience in M&A deals, including those with a private equity component. He is particularly active in the financial services, technology, and real estate sectors.2 Iker Arriola PeñalosaCreel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedNoted partner Iker Arriola Peñalosa is well regarded by market commentators for his expertise in the corporate arena in Mexico.He is routinely sought out by clients to assist with the sale and purchase of assets and corporate restructuring matters.2 Jorge Montaño ValdésCreel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedKey partner Jorge Montaño Valdés is well-versed in M&A and private equity mandates in Mexico. He is also experienced in corporate restructuring processes.
Band 3
3 Federico De Noriega
Hogan Lovells | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedKey partner Federico De Noriega boasts solid experience assisting clients with corporate transactions and joint ventures in Mexico. Observers consider him an active lawyer in the market providing a solid commercial awareness and service in this area.3 Ignacio Pesqueira TauntonGalicia Abogados, S.C. | Head of Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedCo-head of department Ignacio Pesqueira Taunton can claim strong expertise advising on M&A deals in Mexico.3 José Raz Guzmán
Greenberg Traurig, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 24 Years RankedMexico City-based M&A practitioner José Raz Guzmán remains active handling sales and acquisitions in Mexico. He is also renowned for his solid expertise in capital markets and banking and finance.3 Julian Garza CastañedaNader Hayaux & Goebel | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked"Julian Garza Castañeda is without a doubt a trustworthy and professional lawyer. He is close to his clients, as well as responsible and punctual."3 Luis Burgueño
Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedKey partner Luis Burgueño continues to be well placed to advise in the corporate arena in Mexico. He is experienced in M&A and corporate restructuring processes.- Luis Fernando González NievesPérez Correa, González y Asociados, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3
- Luis Octavio Núñez OrellanaKuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3
- Patricio Trad CepedaMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Alberto Saavedra
Santamarina y Steta SC | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedMexico City-based practitioner Alberto Saavedra has longstanding experience dealing with an array of corporate matters, encompassing M&A deals and joint venture agreements.4 Eduardo GonzálezCreel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedEduardo González is skilled at handling acquisitions in the private equity, logistics and automotive industries in Mexico.4 Gerardo Lemus Burguete
Garrigues | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedCo-head of department Gerardo Lemus Burguete benefits from his solid experience advising on Mexican and cross-border corporate and M&A matters.4 Jorge León-OrantesSantamarina y Steta SC | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedBased in Mexico City, experienced practitioner Jorge León-Orantes benefits from a solid track record assisting clients from the technology, media and chemical industries with their M&A deals in Mexico.4 Juan Carlos Machorro GuerreroSantamarina y Steta SC | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked"Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is a very experienced lawyer. He knows our business and our needs, and comes up with clear and well-grounded solutions."4 Juan Francisco Torres Landa R.Hogan Lovells | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedPartner Juan Francisco Torres Landa is adept at counselling international clients on cross-border corporate and M&A transactions involving Mexico. He remains active advising clients from the food and beverages and technology fields.4 Luis Rubio BarnetcheHolland & Knight | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedMexico City-based partner Luis Rubio Barnetche is an experienced corporate lawyer routinely involved in M&A and corporate restructurings. He is also noted for his TMT expertise.- Bernardo Llaca MartínezMacdonel, Cuesta, Llaca & Esquivel | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4
- Daniel Kuri BreñaKuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4
- Eugenio Macouzet de LeonMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Alejandro Ripoll
Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedGuadalajara-based partner Alejandro Ripoll of Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster joins the ranking this year following market commendation for his corporate practice in Mexico. He is noted for his activity in the real estate, construction and technology sectors.5 Arturo Pérez-EstradaGreenberg Traurig, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedPartner Arturo Pérez-Estrada joins the rankings this year following market commendation for his corporate practice in Mexico. He is particularly active in M&A in the financial and hospitality spaces.5 Ernesto Silvas Medina
Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedErnesto Silvas Medina co-leads the firm's corporate practice, and routinely advises clients on cross-border matters such as joint ventures.5 Henri Capin-Gally
White & Case SC | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedPartner Henri Capin-Gally is praised for his corporate and transactional work in Mexico, particularly in M&A mandates in the e-commerce, hospitality and banking realms.5 Humberto BottiCreel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked"Humberto Botti is an excellent partner and a team leader in acquisition mandates."5 Jimena González de CossíoChevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cia., S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedActive partner Jimena González de Cossío enters the ranking this year after receiving market support for her corporate practice in Mexico. She is experienced in corporate restructuring and M&A.5 Lorenzo Ruiz de Velasco
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedPartner Lorenzo Ruiz de Velasco enters the rankings this year following market commendation for his corporate and M&A practice in Mexico. He is particularly active in the Mexican agribusiness and manufacturing sector.- Alberto Rios Zertuche OrtuñoRios Zertuche, Gonzalez Lutteroth y Rodriguez, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5
- Francisco Fuentes OstosMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5
- Francisco Garcia-NaranjoFernández, García-Naranjo, Boker & Garibay | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5
- Gerardo Gallego Díaz de LeónIbarra, del Paso y Gallego, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5
- Jesús Sánchez UgarteKuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5
- Martin Sánchez BretónMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Carlo A Pérez-Arizti MoralesBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Carlo Pérez-Arizti Morales continues to receive market appreciation for his expertise in handling corporate matters in Mexico.U Diego Barrera PieckCreel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Diego Barrera Pieck enters the ranking this year following praise from clients and peers alike for his corporate and M&A practice in Mexico. He is active in company sales as well as corporate restructuring.U Gerardo ZimbronCreel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedGerardo Zimbron continues to receive praise from clients and peers alike for his corporate practice in Mexico. He has expertise in M&A deals.U Giancarlo Schievenini Espíritu Santo
CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Giancarlo Schievenini Espíritu Santo of CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow joins the ranking this year following market commendation for his corporate practice in Mexico. He boasts experience in corporate governance matters and M&A deals.U Joaquín Vega Martínez
Vega, Guerrero & Asociados | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Joaquín Vega joins the ranking this year after obtaining recognition from the market for his presence in the Mexican corporate and M&A space. He is experienced in corporate governance and incorporation mandates.U Miguel YturbeGreenberg Traurig, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked"Miguel Yturbe is a capable lawyer with a strong commitment to his clients. He has strong judgement and a problem-solving attitude."U Pablo LaresgoitiSantamarina y Steta SC | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Pablo Laresgoiti continues to receive strong feedback from peers and clients alike for his activity in corporate mandates in Mexico, including M&A and joint ventures.U Selene EspinosaHolland & Knight | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Selene Espinosa enters the ranking this year following market recognition for her corporate practice in Mexico. She boasts experience in company incorporation mandates.U Sergio MárquezWhite & Case SC | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedUp-and-coming local partner Sergio Márquez joins the ranking this year following market commendation for his corporate practice in Mexico. He is experienced in company sales in the financial sector.- Carlos Jiménez CantúMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming
- Francisco Glennie QuirósMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming
- Mariano Acebal De RivasVelázquez, Acebal & Asociados, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming
Associates to watch
- Edgar AnconaCreel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedAssociate-to-watch Edgar Ancona joins the ranking this year after obtaining market commendation for his corporate practice in Mexico. He is experienced in corporate governance and restructuring matters.
- Florent PatoretGalicia Abogados, S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedAssociate-to-watch Florent Patoret joins the ranking this year following support from clients and peers alike for his active corporate and M&A practice in Mexico.
- Rafael SánchezCuesta Campos y Asociados S.C. | Corporate/M&A2024 | Associates to watch