About

Provided by Galicia Abogados, S.C.

Galicia has one of the most complete and outstanding litigation teams in Mexico. Our strategic litigation capabilities are integrated by 4 practices: 1) Private Law, 2) Civil and Commercial , 3) Arbitration and 4) Tax Litigation practices.

1) The Administrative and Constitutional Litigation practice group represents our clients in all sorts of administrative and constitutional law proceedings before the Supreme Court, Federal Courts, the Federal Administrative Justice Court, Local Administrative Courts and government agencies charged with the application, management and enforcement of regulatory laws.

2) Our Civil & Commercial Litigation practice covers assistance and representation in various sophisticated litigations arising out of diverse commercial transactions. 

3) Our Arbitration practice includes both domestic and int. arbitrations, either ad hoc proceedings or administered by the world’s leading arbitration institutions. Our team’s vast experience provides a mastery of the different rules of procedure applicable, which ensures an efficient and successful case management. 

4) Our Tax team offers specialized services across a wide range of tax-related matters: consulting, controversy, and litigation. With the increasing complexity of business transactions, our tax consulting services offer the development and implementation of innovative legal strategies to minimize the tax exposure of our clients.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Mexico

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What the Team is Known For

Galicia Abogados has a distinguished dispute resolution practice, fielding an experienced bench of practitioners who are active in handling complex arbitration as well as civil and commercial litigation mandates. The Mexico City-based team is frequently sought out by clients to assist with claims arising from numerous sectors such as energy, finance and construction. Galicia Abogados boasts notable experience dealing with breach of contract claims relating to transport and energy infrastructure projects. The legal team counts both party counsel and arbitrators among its ranks.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Cecilia Azar Manzur
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Cecilia Azar Manzur
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Knowledgeable partner Cecilia Azar Manzur boasts outstanding capabilities as both party counsel and arbitrator in complex arbitration cases in Mexico.

Cecilia Azar Manzur's close approach and ability to anticipate risks make her a reliable ally for those seeking security and excellence in their legal representation.

Partner Cecilia Azar Manzur is an extraordinary lawyer. She pays very good attention to detail and boasts a lot of talent in finding solutions.

Cecilia Azar Manzur is a highly technical lawyer with great arbitration eloquence. She has really established herself in the Latin American arbitration market.

Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren
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Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren
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Esteemed co-head of department Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren is based in Mexico City and is acknowledged by market onlookers as a well-rounded dispute resolution expert. He is adept at advising on both arbitration and commercial litigation proceedings.

Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren is an excellent lawyer who is very knowledgeable about Mexican arbitration proceedings.

Rodrigo is a very sharp, precise and committed litigation practitioner.

Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren has the ability to understand business concerns beyond technical arbitration issues. Because of this, his argumentation is well founded.

Santiago Oñate Yañez
Santiago Oñate Yañez
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Santiago Oñate Yañez continues receiving market commendation for his arbitration practice in Mexico. He is active in disputes affecting the energy, infrastructure and insurance sectors.

Santiago Oñate Yañez is a widely knowledgeable lawyer who is a natural-born cross-examiner.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Cecilia Azar Manzur
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Cecilia Azar Manzur
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Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren
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Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren
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Santiago Oñate Yañez
Santiago Oñate Yañez
Associates to watch
Dispute Resolution: Civil & Commercial Litigation

Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren
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Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren
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Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

Cecilia Azar Manzur
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Cecilia Azar Manzur
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Members

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Cecilia Azar Manzur

Cecilia Azar Manzur

Head of Department

Daniel Amezquita

Head of Department

Denise Lester

Diego Manzano

Fernando Lujan

Gilda Vazquez

Ivan Valdespino

Jose Antonio Casas

Paola Aldrete

Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren

Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren

Head of Department

Sebastian Ayza

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