The ‘excellent and very efficient' private wealth team at Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán works closely with the firm’s Icaza Trust Corporation to offer the full range of estate planning, asset protection, family governance and succession planning services to high-net-worth Latin American families and family businesses. The team is well versed in the structuring of trusts and private interest foundations, as well as corporate structures for investments, including all regulatory and tax compliance. The sizeable team helmed by Domingo Díaz, whose areas of expertise include banking and company formation; Joaquín Díaz is a specialist in the creation of offshore structures in multiple jurisdictions; and Estefanía Alemán, who is the general manager of the Icaza Trust Corporation, focuses on trust creation and administration. Other notable names include the ’intelligent, practical and committed' Mariano Oteiza Díaz, who specialises in asset protection and tax matters, Domingo Díaz de la Guardia, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, and deputy manager Luis Martínez.
Testimonials
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- 'The team demonstrates a personalised approach for each client, combined with specialised expertise. This enables them to offer tailored and effective legal solutions for each client's specific challenges. A personalised approach, strong client focus and effective collaboration reflect a continuous commitment to excellence.'
- 'The Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán team has been fundamental for the management of our investment holdings. The response times are unique, they deliver suggestions that go to the heart of the topic and are always available to resolve any type of matter.'
- 'Mariano Oteiza has been fundamental to our choice to work with Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán because I feel that we are always a priority client due to the attention he gives us. He responds to our requirements very quickly, which is essential for our day-to-day operations. I have never worked with an attorney who provided such exceptional service as he does.'
- 'The collaborative attitude of the team is essential for clients - they communicate very well internally and that is noticeable in the service they provide to clients. Additionally, I consider that each one of them is very well trained and qualified in their area.'
- 'What stands out is their availability to assist at all times, for all clients. They are always at your service. My experience has always been very positive. Their values that they demonstrate are impeccable service and respect at all times and at all levels.'
- 'The Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán team is excellent and very efficient. Working with the firm is much easier and more agile than working with other firms in the same jurisdiction.'
- 'Mariano Oteiza is a great adviser. He is an intelligent, practical and committed lawyer. Mariano is always available to his clients and always seeks to provide efficient solutions to the issues that arise.'
- 'The team is great, very responsive and has great knowledge of legal matters. Estefanía Alemán and Joaquín Díaz are always on top of things, keeping clients informed of changes in the law and how they could affect that specific client.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Estefanía Alemán, Domingo Díaz, Joaquin Díaz