Galicia Abogados S.C.
Client SatisfactionHighlighted for its 'significant commercial management capacity' and 'ability to understand highly technical and complex matters', Galicia Abogados S.C.'s arbitration practice has had a significant impact on the market since its establishment in 2015. In arbitrations against Mexican state-owned entities in the infrastructure, construction, and energy spaces, the firm has gained a strong hold, leading counsel in a number of significant cases. Practitioners have substantial experience in international and domestic arbitration, administered by a number of different arbitral institutions. Leadership of the practice group is split between Cecilia Azar, one of the country’s most sought-after arbitrators and expert in cases relating to energy, infrastructure and construction, as well as commercial mediations; and Rodrigo Zamora an equally renowned senior figure in multi-jurisdictional arbitration. At associate level, primary support is provided by seniors Santiago Oñate (construction, public works' contracts and energy) and José Antonio Casas (construction, energy, hydrocarbons, real estate, finance and corporate disputes), who both undertake arbitration and commercial litigation with regard to their respective areas of expertise.
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Testimonials
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- 'Galicia Abogados as a team, having several areas of practice, allows us to deal with arbitration matters that sometimes require the intervention of other specialties. It is multicultural and has academic and training updates in the best institutions in the world, which allows us to practice with the most up-to-date concepts. and with strong argumentative skills and strategies that convince the courts. By participating in the best world forums and continuing in academic preparation it allows the introduction of the most innovative techniques and arbitration practices as well as invoking various public issues in favor of its client.'
- 'The firm's lawyers maintain constant and effective communication, have an enormous ability to understand highly technical and complex matters that allows them to present their theory of the case successfully, work together with the client and have a relevant external support network from expert to expert. foreign offices when their intervention is required by various legislations. The outstanding lawyers are: Rodrigo Zamora and Santiago Oñate.'
- 'The arbitration team at Galicia Abogados is highly trained and has significant commercial management capacity, which I highlight. In the processes in which they have accompanied us, they carry out management that goes beyond the legal and understand the client's needs and express it in the documents. Their support has been wonderful.'
- 'The lawyers on the team we have worked with - headed by Cecilia Azar - have been wonderful and we have managed to build good relationships for the benefit of the process and the case that is the subject of the controversy. They really are absolutely outstanding. Their knowledge of the arbitration procedure and the confidence they convey is unmatched. They have an outstanding work capacity and an excellent way of understanding the business.'
- 'There is great coordination among staff to address issues. A lot of commitment to each issue. Excellent attention to details. Transparency and competitiveness in billing.'
- 'Excellent preparation in the background of matters. Availability. Commitment. Professionalism. They provide great support to the client in everything necessary to manage the matter. Transparency and clarity in the strategies to follow.'
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
José Antonio Casas
Galicia Abogados S.C.Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Cecilia Azar
Galicia Abogados S.C.Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cecilia Azar, Rodrigo Zamora