Routinely advocating on behalf of both creditors and insolvent companies, Ramírez Ornelas Abogados, is equipped to handle contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency mandates alike. Lauded for its ‘knowledge, experience and proactivity’, the team has recently acted on high-profile matters involving insolvent companies in the financial services sector, such as its work assisting Banco Azteca - as creditor - following Unifin’s bankruptcy. Veteran commercial litigator and bankruptcy specialist Gerardo Ramírez Ornelas steers the practice. Additional key contacts include Luis Robles, who is well-versed in commercial and administrative litigation, arbitration, commercial insolvencies, and restructuring; Gerardo Funtanet Brunel, who specialises in navigating complex finance, securities, insurance, energy, environmental and telecoms disputes. The ’always attentive’ Fabricio Escalante is praised for his ‘excellent level of service’.
Testimonials
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'Extensive knowledge of bankruptcy matters in Mexico. It is differentiated from other firms by its great capacity for attention to detail and litigation, as well as by the generation of legal strategies that help the interests of its clients.'
‘Fabricio Escalante is one of the lawyers who stand out due to the excellent level of service he provides to his clients and his rapid response rate. He's always attentive, ready to resolve any issues, business-friendly, and helps with decision-making.'
Key clients
- Banco Mercantil del Norte, Institución de Banca Múltiple Grupo Financiero Banorte
- Majority of the Note Holders of Grupo Famsa's Notes due 2024
Work highlights
- Advised Banco Mercantil del Norte, as creditor, following GEO Corporation's declaration of bankruptcy.
- Advised Grupo Famsa on its bankruptcy process.