Global
Practice Areas
Maurice is a partner at Galicia and co-heads the Capital Markets and Corporate Finance practice groups. He works closely with the Firm’s Energy, ESG, M&A and Tax areas, specifically on securities and financing transactional work.
He advises clients on lending and capital markets transactions as well as securities regulation. He has represented companies and investment banks in domestic and cross-border equity and debt offerings, tender offers and securitizations as well as borrowers and lenders in domestic and cross-border financings. He is also recognized as a leader in Mexico for sustainable financings and is part of Galicia’s ESG team.
Maurice has experience in multiple sectors, including hospitality, entertainment, financial services, retail and real estate.
Career
He holds a Law Degree from Escuela Libre de Derecho and a Master of Laws Degree from Northwestern University School of Law. He also obtained a Certificate in Business Administration from Northwestern’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Additionally, he worked as a foreign associate at Clifford Chance’s office in New York.
Maurice is recognized as an expert in the capital markets sector in Mexico by renowned international publications, such as Chambers Latin American Guide, Chambers Global Guide and The Legal 500 Latin American Guide. IFLR1000 and Latin Lawyer recognize him as a leader in the Mexican legal market.
He is a member of Galicia’s New Collaboration Model Committee.
Professional Memberships
He is the secretary of the board of directors for several Mexican companies and applies his knowledge and expertise in corporate governance and securities regulatory compliance.
Clients
Client Quotes:
"Maurice Berkman provides great services and is knowledgeable of the Mexican banking regulations."
"When I work with him, he is very clear in his explanations."
"If we have any question, we know we can call Maurice Berkman and he is always available to talk."
"Maurice Berkman is a highly competent lawyer in securitisation matters and the structuring of capital markets deals."
