Galicia Abogados, S.C., Banking & Finance | Chambers Latin America Profile

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Banking & Finance - Mexico

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Galicia Abogados is a top-tier multidisciplinary firm with an outstanding banking and finance department which benefits from solid knowledge of financing mergers and acquisitions and infrastructure projects, with further expertise in sub-sovereign and real estate finance. The firm is also sought out by clients for regulatory advice. Galicia Abogados routinely receives mandates from key Mexican and foreign lenders to assist with syndicated and bilateral lending transactions.

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Work Highlights

Galicia Abogados acted as Mexican legal counsel to a syndicate of commercial banks and two development banks on the aggregate financing of USD6.2 billion granted to a special purpose trust, managed by Mexico Infrastructure Partners, that was created for the acquisition of companies and entities previously owned by Iberdrola.

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.

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Without a doubt, Galicia Abogados is a top law firm in Mexico. They are very creative, versatile, approachable and always available.

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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.

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Without a doubt, Galicia Abogados is a top law firm in Mexico. They are very creative, versatile, approachable and always available.

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Notable Practitioners

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Manuel Galicia Romero

Eminent Practitioners

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.

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Guillermo Pérez Santiago

Band 1

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.

Guillermo Pérez Santiago is a very well-rounded lawyer, with deep knowledge and strong market experience.

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Arturo Perdomo Jiménez

Band 2

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.

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Rosemarie McLaren

Band 3

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.

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Maurice Berkman B

Band 5

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.

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