Maurice Berkman B

Banking & Finance and Capital Markets

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.

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.

Maurice has experience in multiple sectors, including hospitality, entertainment, financial services, retail and real estate.

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.

Client Quotes:

"Maurice Berkman has always shown deep knowledge of the banking system. He has very good relations with banks, with his clients, and with other players in the financial system."

"If we have any question, we know we can call Maurice Berkman and he is always available to talk. When I work with him, he is very clear in his explanations."

"Maurice Berkman is a dedicated lawyer with the ability to resolve any issue."