Banking & Finance: Regulatory
Mexico
2 years ranked
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Jorge is one of the main legal advisors for the leading financial institutions in Mexico, the Mexican Association of Banks and the Business Coordinating Council.
Jorge has been consistently ranked highly among international guides, such as Chambers and Partners.
He has participated in several of the most relevant legal reforms in constitutional and commercial matters on behalf of his clients, including the Judicial Reform (2024 and 2026), Ley de Amparo, AML Law (2025) and others like Fintech Law, Financial Reform, the Amparo Law, and the new Federal Antitrust Law, among others. He also participates supporting litigation teams in judicial cases with systemic impact in investment and financial sector at de Mexican Supreme Court.
Jorge has acted as an advisor to the federal government regarding the design and implementation of Round Zero. Besides also acting as an arbitrator in commercial disputes and as an advisor in commercial bankruptcy proceedings. He has been a consultant on constitutional and financial aspects during litigation and has coordinated multidisciplinary teams on behalf of his clients.
He was appointed by the President of Mexico as an advisor to PRODECON and has been a member of the National Bioethics Council (2010-2016).
He has been Chairman of the Rule of Law Commission of the Business Coordinating Council and Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee for the Mexican Stock Exchange. Jorge is member of the Board of Directors of AXA Seguros and Chairman of its Audit Committee.
Jorge Gaxiola has been a professor at Escuela Libre de Derecho since 1987, where he was Rector from the year 2008 to the year 2010. He is author of various studies on legal-financial matters as well as Philosophy of Law. He is a member of the Editorial Board of Isonomía Magazine, and member of the Mexican Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation, and also of the Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados.
He has a law degree from Escuela Libre de Derecho where he graduated with an honorable mention and wrote an award-winning professional dissertation (1986).
Provided by Chambers
Highly reputed banking and finance practitioner Jorge Gaxiola Moraila continues to be recognised for his noteworthy activity in regulatory work and sub-sovereign finance matters in Mexico.
Highly reputed banking and finance practitioner Jorge Gaxiola Moraila continues to be recognised for his noteworthy activity in regulatory work and sub-sovereign finance matters in Mexico.
Provided by Chambers
Jorge Gaxiola Moraila is an excellent lawyer with extensive technical knowledge and a strong commitment to financing.
Jorge Gaxiola Moraila stands out for his extensive banking and finance experience and his ability to address complex issues with a strategic, solutions-oriented approach. His strong understanding of regulatory requirements, sound judgement, business acumen and clear communication skills distinguish him.
Jorge Gaxiola Moraila is a leading figure in the regulatory and financial fields in Mexico. He undoubtedly is a lawyer capable of handling any challenge, with an exceptional capability for deep analysis.
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