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Galicia Abogados, S.C.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico

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Galicia Abogados, S.C.

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Our M&A practice is Mexico's deal-making powerhouse, leading the market's most complex, high-value, and cross-border transactions for corporates, private equity, and institutional investors for over 30 years running and co-headed by Ignacio Pesqueira and Héctor Kuri.

We don't just close deals, we architect them. Sophisticated carve-outs, co-investment platforms, RWI-backed structures, and advanced pricing mechanisms, delivered by a team that integrates 26+ practice areas, antitrust, tax, capital markets, energy, and beyond, into one seamless execution engine built for legal certainty and speed.

Our sector depth runs across the industries shaping Mexico's economy, energy, infrastructure, telecom & media, mining, technology, consumer & retail, financial services, and life sciences, giving clients not just legal execution, but a partner who understands their business, their regulators, and their risk appetite before the first term sheet is drafted.

From origination to exit, buy-side to sell-side, and backed by a specialized disputes bench that turns risk prevention into a competitive edge, we operate as one coordinated platform across Latin America and the world's leading financial centers, the reason clients trust us with the deals that matter most.

Industries (9)

  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Consumer
  • Real Estate & Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Pharma
  • Infrastructure
  • Private Equity

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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

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  • Galicia Abogados advised TJX on a joint venture agreement with Axo, regarding Axo’s off-price retail business in Mexico, involving more than 200 stores.

Strengths

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  • Galicia Abogados provides excellent service and is always helpful and accommodating. The firm has one of the most comprehensive M&A departments in Mexico.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America

  • Galicia Abogados is distinguished by its professionalism, clarity and close client relationships. The advice that the law firm provides is of high quality, combining specialised technical knowledge with a practical vision.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Manuel Galicia Romero
    Manuel Galicia Romero

    Manuel Galicia Romero

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

    • Manuel Galicia's leadership is evident throughout the firm's activities. The institutional support provided by Galicia is underpinned by the commitment of all its partners, particularly Manuel Galicia.

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  • José Visoso
    José Visoso

    José Visoso

    Esteemed practitioner José Visoso enjoys outstanding prowess in handling corporate and M&A matters in Mexico.

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  • Carlos F Obregón Rojo
    Carlos F Obregón Rojo

    Carlos F Obregón Rojo

    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.

    • Carlos Obregón Rojo goes the extra mile by keeping us updated on market trends, advising on current issues and explaining matters clearly.

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  • Christian Lippert H
    Christian Lippert H

    Christian Lippert H

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

    Ignacio Pesqueira Taunton

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

    • Ignacio Pesqueira Taunton provides excellent service, strong business acumen and very appropriate advice.

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  • Florent Patoret
    Florent Patoret

    Florent Patoret

    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 very dynamic and can handle multiple different topics simultaneously, always with a clarity that never ceases to amaze me. He has an inspiring quality and instils great confidence in clients.

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  • Mariana Islas
    Mariana Islas

    Mariana Islas

    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 provides excellent project follow-up, communicates clearly and delivers in a timely manner.

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