Galicia Abogados S.C. offers clients ‘clear, timely and precise’ guidance on both day-to-day compliance matters (such as the design of corporate compliance policies), and transactional compliance services. As part of the firm’s regulatory practice group, the team cooperates closely with other partners whose expertise spans an array of sectors, namely banking, telecoms, pharmaceutical and transportation. The practice is headed up by an experienced trio: Carlos Chávez specialises in advising railroad, energy, and telecoms corporations on compliance matters; Christian Lippert has a background in M&A and compliance investigations; and Juan Carlos Burgos handles the design and implementation of internal compliance policies for local and multinational corporations. Counsel Gerardo Rodríguez focuses on competition and antitrust matters; while associate Marianela Romero supports on the design of internal compliance and training programmes. Associate Maite Celorio M is another name to note in the competition compliance space.
Testimonials
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‘Clear, timely and precise advice.’
‘High-quality lawyers that respond to the needs of the client.’
- ‘The knowledge of compliance and data privacy held by Galicia Abogados' team is excellent, extensive and they are always constantly updated in order to provide their clients with the best opinions on any given matter.’
- ‘Customer service is personalised and they are committed to understanding their clients' business so as to provide tailored solutions.’
- ‘Good knowledge oF the subject. With general support in all areas of compliance.’
- ‘Availability and adaptation to the client's times and support in this regard. Carlos Marianela is a name to note.’
- ‘Precise advice on a topic that does not yet have such profound development in Mexico unlike elsewhere the world.The quality of the lawyers is worth highlighting; they are very clear and provide timely advice. They "read" the client's needs very well.’
Key clients
- Univision
- BestDay Travel Group
- Grupo Mexico (Ferromex-Ferrosur)
Work highlights
- Advised Univision on the transaction agreement by which Televisa’s content and media assets were combined with those of Univision.
- Assisted Grupo México with an investigation carried out by the Mexican Economic Competition Commission regarding rail freight transportation of chemical products in the south of Veracruz state.
- Acted as compliance advisors to EGI Intermediate regarding its acquisition of Econolite Group.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Chávez, Christian Lippert H., Juan Carlos Burgos