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) Administrative, 2) Civil and Commercial, 3) Tax Litigation and 4) Arbitration..

1) The administrative 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.

Work Highlights

  • Galicia Abogados represented Ternium México in an arbitration against a multinational oil and gas company before the ICDR, related to a cross-border contract for the sale and purchase of natural gas.

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

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

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

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.

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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Band 1
Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren
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Rodrigo Zamora Etcharren
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Band 1
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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