Galicia Abogados, S.C., Corporate/M&A | Chambers Latin America Profile

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Our M&A practice is widely recognised as one of Mexico’s pre-eminent transactional teams, consistently entrusted with the most complex, high-value and strategically significant mandates in the market. Our experience spans the full spectrum of domestic and cross-border M&A, including private equity and strategic investments, joint ventures, buyouts, divestments, spin-offs and public takeovers. The practice is co-headed by Ignacio Pesqueira and Hector Kuri, whose leadership drives a market-leading offering defined by technical excellence, commercial acuity and flawless execution.

We distinguish ourselves through the seamless integration of top-tier regulatory and litigation expertise, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the most intricate and high-stakes transactions. Our ability to anticipate, manage and resolve sophisticated regulatory and contentious issues is a critical differentiator. In cross-border matters, we operate as a natural partner to the world’s leading law firms, delivering a coordinated and efficient service across jurisdictions.

Our core strength lies in advising on highly complex, multi-layered transactions requiring deep industry knowledge and regulatory insight. We have developed a formidable private equity practice across sectors and act for public and private clients, including leading investment funds, multinational corporations and prominent entrepreneurs, on their most transformative and business-critical transactions.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Mexico

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Pre-eminent Mexican firm Galicia Abogados garners ample praise for its revered department of transactional specialists. The knowledgeable legal team has in-depth experience advising on complex M&A, divestitures and corporate restructures. Galicia Abogados routinely represents multinational companies and private equity groups in transactions arising across several industries, notably energy, technology, finance, and real estate. The corporate M&A department benefits from the assistance of its well-reputed energy and natural resources, projects, and banking and finance teams. Galicia Abogados remains a first port of call for international law firms seeking local counsel in Mexico.

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Work Highlights

Galicia Abogados assisted El Puerto de Liverpool with its joint acquisition of all shares of Nordstrom. The matter was valued in excess of USD1 billion.

Strengths

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Every lawyer at Galicia Abogados' corporate team is able to contribute in a significant way, analysing every detail and anticipating issues. I highlight their knowledge and professionalism.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Latin America

Galicia Abogados are detail-oriented and have the ability to convey complex issues clearly. They are extremely responsive and go the extra mile.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Latin America

Every lawyer at Galicia Abogados' corporate team is able to contribute in a significant way, analysing every detail and anticipating issues. I highlight their knowledge and professionalism.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Latin America

Galicia Abogados are detail-oriented and have the ability to convey complex issues clearly. They are extremely responsive and go the extra mile.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Manuel Galicia Romero

Eminent Practitioners

Eminent practitioner Manuel Galicia Romero continues to be lauded for his track record and leading role in the corporate arena in Mexico.

Manuel Galicia Romero is one of the most recognised lawyers in the corporate arena. He is a great human being.

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José Visoso

Band 1

Esteemed co-head of department José Visoso enjoys outstanding prowess in handling corporate and M&A matters in Mexico.

We have always had excellent experiences with José Visoso when dealing with corporate matters in Mexico.

José Visoso is an excellent corporate lawyer. His skills are noteworthy and his service is delivered effectively and in a timely manner.

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Carlos F Obregón Rojo

Band 2

Partner Carlos Obregón Rojo is regularly instructed by clients to provide advice on corporate transactions in Mexico. He is noted for his experience acting for private equity funds on M&A deals.

Working with Carlos Obregón Rojo is like driving a Ferrari. His client service, level of sophistication and commercial vision are all very strong.

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Christian Lippert H

Band 2

Noted partner Christian Lippert benefits from his solid experience in the Mexican corporate arena, assisting clients with complex M&A deals.

Christian Lippert boasts extraordinary common sense. The level of sophistication of his practice is very strong.

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Ignacio Pesqueira Taunton

Band 2

Co-head of department Ignacio Pesqueira Taunton can claim strong expertise advising on M&A deals in Mexico.

Ignacio Pesqueira Taunton sets the bar for how a lawyer should work on international M&A transactions.

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Florent Patoret

Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Florent Patoret boasts support from clients and peers alike for his active corporate and M&A practice in Mexico.

Florent Patoret is a technical, practical attorney with amazing negotiation skills on complex deals.

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Mariana Islas

Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Mariana Islas garners market endorsement for her practice in Mexico's corporate sphere. She is particularly active in M&A transactions.

Mariana Islas is experienced, diligent and displays good communication skills during M&As.

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