Galicia Abogados S.C.
Galicia Abogados S.C.’s position as a full-service heavyweight grants it a strong standing in the international trade space, with the energy, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and finance sectors all being areas of particular strength. It has recently played a key role as counsel to energy sector clients in litigation against the Mexican government, its specific international trade expertise being leveraged in argumentation regarding the breach of international treaties. Both Mexican and international clients look to the department for advice on the range of customs matters, as well as local and foreign anti-dumping and subsidies investigations. Mario Valencia and Daniel Amézquita co-lead the practice from the Mexico City office, with ley support provided by associates Fernando Rodríguez and José Andrés Muñiz, the latter of whom heads the practice in Monterrey.
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Testimonials
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‘They are very specialised, successful lawyers and, unlike other law firms, their approach to the client is sensitive.’
‘Mario Valencia, focused, with extensive knowledge. José Andrés Muñiz, despite being a young lawyer, has a great capacity for analysis and reflection.’
‘The Galicia abogados team supported us in the IMEX process, they were all very professional in their work, very young and experienced staff participated in this process.’
‘The plus is the level of knowledge they have in terms of foreign trade, also the government contacts that Galicia Abogados has are exceptional. Its best qualities are the level of knowledge on the subject and the ability to come up with a winning strategy.’
‘Attention and closeness.’
Key clients
- Stepan Mexico
- Hispacun
- New Fortress Energy (NFE)
- BayWa r.e. Solar Systems
- Exel Solar
- ChyronHego
- Sparber Group
- Kodak Mexicana
- Vestas WTG México
- Purolite Mexico
- FCA Mexico (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
- Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology
- Poet
- Carrier Mexico
- Viakem (Advent)
- Amazon Mexico
- AT&T Mexico
- MRS Allergy Solutions
- Sunpower
- Tata Consultancy Services
Work highlights
- Advised Kress on a Nafta verification audit regarding the exportation of two pallet carriers to Mexico in 2019.
- Assisted Hispacun with a request for consultations with the Mexican government, and an intention notice to initiate arbitration proceeding against Mexico regarding the confiscation of certain imported goods.
- Advised New Fortress Energy on the regulatory (energy) and international trade requirements for the construction of an LNG terminal at the port of Pichilingue, Baja California Sur.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mario Valencia, Daniel Amézquita