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Galicia Abogados, S.C.

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


Galicia Abogados, S.C.

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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 focuse on regulatory, compliance and risk management matters for financial institutions.

We provide advice to financial intermediaries on 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. We focus on highly complex transactions.

      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 (10)

  • Financial Services
  • Project Financing
  • Infrastructure
  • Telecommunications
  • Consumer
  • Construction
  • Technology
  • Insurance
  • Airports
  • Maritime

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Mexico


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.

Work Highlights

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  • 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.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentLatin America
  • Without a doubt, Galicia Abogados is a top law firm in Mexico. They are very creative, versatile, approachable and always available.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersManuel Galicia Romero
    Eminent PractitionersManuel Galicia Romero

    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: Regulatory respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Guillermo Pérez Santiago
    Band 1Guillermo Pérez Santiago

    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: Regulatory respondentLatin America
    • Guillermo Pérez Santiago is a very well-rounded lawyer, with deep knowledge and strong market experience.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Arturo Perdomo Jiménez
    Band 3Arturo Perdomo Jiménez

    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: Regulatory respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Rosemarie McLaren
    Band 3Rosemarie McLaren

    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: Regulatory respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Maurice Berkman B
    Band 5Maurice Berkman B

    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: Regulatory respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Rodrigo Rivera
    Band 5Rodrigo Rivera

    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: Regulatory respondentLatin America

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