
Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2026 : Mexico
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Our Banking & Finance practice advises international and local lenders and borrowers in the structuring, negotiation, documentation, and execution of financing transactions of all kinds. We also focus on regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters for financial institutions.
The team provides advice to financial intermediaries regarding representation before Mexican financial regulatory authorities. Our practice group is frequently involved in M&A transactions in the financial services industry, and can offer unique capabilities in contentious matters and regulatory risk management. We work closely with our Competition practice in regulatory matters related to antitrust investigations in the financial industry.
Our practice focuses on:
• Cross-Border syndicated transactions: in the cross-border syndicated loan market, representing lenders and borrowers.
• Acquisition finance: in cross-border and local acquisition financings, teaming up with our M&A practice group in a seamless fashion.
• Sub-Sovereign financing and refinancing: representing both states and municipalities, financial institutions in financing, refinancing structures, and regulatory matters.
• Real estate financing: financing for all asset clases (commercial, residential, industrial, hospitality properties in recourse, non-recourse and cross-collateralized structures).
• Regulatory work: in local and international regulatory matters and investigations.
Industries (4)
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Insurance
- Fintech
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Strengths
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Galicia Abogados are highly skilled, and have extensive knowledge and experience in complex transactions. I highlight their expertise, availability and client service.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalWithout a doubt, Galicia Abogados is a top law firm in Mexico. They are very creative, versatile, approachable and always available.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
Notable Practitioners
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Eminent Practitioners 
Eminent Practitioners 
Manuel Galicia Romero
Eminent practitioner Manuel Galicia Romero continues to draw praise from market insiders for his career in the banking and finance area in Mexico, and for his leadership role within the firm. Manuel Galicia Romero is one of the most renowned lawyers in the fields of corporate and finance law. He is a great human being.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
Band 1 
Band 1 
Guillermo Pérez Santiago
Leading practitioner and co-head of department Guillermo Pérez Santiago is based in Mexico City and is recommended for his business acumen in banking and finance operations, receiving plaudits from both peers and clients. He represents borrowers and lenders in a variety of transactions, including sustainability-linked loans. Guillermo Pérez Santiago is a lawyer who is second to none; he's one of the best in Mexico for financial and banking sector matters. He's always available and always there to help.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalGuillermo Pérez Santiago is a very well-rounded lawyer, with deep knowledge and strong market experience.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
Band 3 
Band 3 
Arturo Perdomo Jiménez
Experienced department co-head Arturo Perdomo Jiménez can claim solid expertise in the banking and finance arena in Mexico, where he is also praised for his prowess assisting with regulatory matters. Arturo Perdomo Jiménez is a very well-rounded lawyer, which is evident from his legal knowledge.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
Band 3 
Band 3 
Rosemarie McLaren
Dynamic partner Rosemarie McLaren is based in Monterrey, and garners recognition from peers and clients alike for her regular representation of lenders in an array of financial operations.
Rosemarie McLaren is exceptional at what she does. She has sound judgement and inspires confidence.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
Band 5 
Band 5 
Maurice Berkman B
Partner Maurice Berkman continues to receive praise from interviewees for his well-honed skills in regulatory and transactional banking mandates in Mexico.
Maurice Berkman has always shown deep knowledge of the banking system. He has very good relations with banks, with his clients, and with other players in the financial system.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
Band 5 
Band 5 
Rodrigo Rivera
Rodrigo Rivera is recognised for his banking and finance practice in Mexico. He boasts expertise in the financing of real estate portfolios.
Rodrigo Rivera's professional background gives him a deep understanding of banks' needs.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
Ranked Individuals at Galicia Abogados, S.C. (7)
Members
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José Visoso

Cecilia Rojas

Rodrigo Rivera

Rosemarie McLaren Magnus

Humberto Perez-Rocha

Maurice Berkman

Lili Abascal




Maurice Berkman B
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Rosemarie McLaren
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Rodrigo Rivera
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Galicia Abogados, S.C. has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 Latin America 2026
Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Mexico
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