Lawyers in Mexico

Arturo de la Parra

Jones Day

Azucena Marin

Partner

Cuesta Campos y Asociados S.C.

Badir Treviño-Mohamed

Partner

Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.

Benjamín Torres-Barrón

Benjamín Torres is the leader for Baker McKenzie's Energy, Mining & Infrastructure (EMI) and Projects Practice Group in Latin America and Mexico. He is recognized as "Highly Regarded Lawyer" by IFLR, and is also listed as a recommended lawyer by Who's Who Legal for oil, gas, and project finance in Mexico. He is recognized as one of the country's leading lawyers in the energy and natural resources area (Band 1) by Chambers and LEGAL 500. Benjamin has been named "Lawyer of the Year" for Energy and Natural Resources by The Legal 500 at the 2023 Mexico Awards. This award recognizes the leading legal players from private practice and in-house who have contributed to the Mexican and global market. For several years, he has been acknowledged by the magazine Petróleo & Energía as one of the top 100 leaders in Mexico's energy industry and he currently serves in its Editorial Board. Additionally, in 2021, Benjamin was awarded the recognition of "Stand Lawyer" during the Stellar Performance Stand Out Talent Survey of Acritas and Chambers Latin America. Benjamin chairs the Membership Committee of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (formerly AIPN) and serves in its Executive Committee. He also was President of the Energy Committee in AmCham Mexico during 2018 through 2021. In addition, he has lectured for the Energy and Sustainability Law Master's Degree at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León and taught Energy Law classes at Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juarez, Universidad Juarez Autónoma de Tabasco and Business Law at ITESM Campus Ciudad Juarez. He has served at the Energy Editorial Boards of Reforma and Norte newspapers.

Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.

Berenice Sagaón

Partner

Ecija

Berenice Soto

Partner

Cuesta Campos y Asociados S.C.

Bernardo Espinosa

Counsel to the Real Estate, Corporate and M&A practices of Assembla. With over a decade of professional experience, he has gained the trust of both national and international clients by providing strategic legal counsel and advocacy in high-stakes, complex cases.

Assembla

Bernardo Herrerías

Partner

Hogan Lovells

Bernardo Luna Gutiérrez

Partner

Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar

Bernardo Martínez-Negrete

Partner Member of the Compensation and New Collaboration Model Committees

Galicia Abogados S.C.

Bernardo Mendoza

Bernardo is a Partner at Kavanagh Gorozpe. He has a strong track record advising companies in the financial, banking, and technology sectors on complex administrative law matters, regulatory compliance, and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF). As Deputy General Director at the National Banking and Securities Commission, he contributed to the drafting and amendment of AML/CTF regulations and oversaw the supervision of investment advisors in this area. He also played an active role in the development of the Law to Regulate Financial Technology Institutions and has designed and implemented compliance processes tailored to highly regulated industries. In the energy sector, his experience includes the legal structuring of oil and gas exploration and production operations, contract negotiation, regulatory risk management, and dispute resolution between the public and private sectors. He has led innovative transactions, including the first transfer of interest in production-stage exploration and extraction contracts in Mexico, and has advised on strategic projects involving surface use and land occupation rights.

Kavanagh Gorozpe

Bernardo Reyes Retana Krieger

Partner at Pérez-Llorca México

Pérez-Llorca

Bernardo Solórzano

Associate

Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

Brenda Rogel Salgado

Partner

Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C.

Brian Minutti

Founding Partner

International Disruption

Brianda Ramírez

Associate

Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton

CARLOS ENRIQUEZ

Partner

EC Rubio

Carla Calderón

Carla is a senior associate in the Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry Group in Mexico. She is an experienced attorney in the regulation of life sciences, pharmaceutical law and biotechnology matters.

Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.

Carla Tapia

Junior Associate

Cuesta Campos y Asociados S.C.

Carlo Pérez Arizti

Carlo Pérez-Arizti is a transactional partner in Baker McKenzie's Mexico City office, and previously worked in the Firm's New York City office. Carlo mainly advises on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, corporate and contractual law, foreign investment and brand expansion matters. Carlo is also a member of Baker McKenzie's North America Innovation Committee. He has more than 18 years of experience with the Firm and has been recognized as a leading attorney by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Latin Lawyer, Best Lawyers, among others. He is also a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and has represented Baker McKenzie in Davos. Recent media collaborations with national and international media include articles and interviews with Periódico Reforma, Bloomberg, ADN40, Entrepreneur Magazine, El Financiero, El Heraldo de Mexico, Revista Industrial Legal, etc.

Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.

Carlos Acevedo

Partner

EC Rubio

Carlos Aiza

Firm’s Senior Partner and Head of the Financial Services Practice Group.

Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.

Carlos Bello

Carlos A. Bello Hernández is partner of Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, SC ("bgbg"), and Head of the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Practice. With more than two decades of experience, he is widely recognized as one of Mexico’s leading lawyers in telecommunications, media, technology, and regulatory matters, representing both national and international clients across a wide range of highly regulated industries. Carlos has played a leading role in shaping Mexico’s telecommunications and media legal landscape since the early stages of market liberalization and digital transformation. He has advised global corporations, sovereign states, and public authorities on complex regulatory, compliance, and transactional issues, including concessions, licenses, interconnection, spectrum allocation, content regulation, satellite operations, and broadcasting rights. His expertise extends to technology outsourcing, cybersecurity, e-commerce, data protection, and artificial intelligence regulation, making him a trusted advisor to major players at the intersection of law, innovation, and public policy. In addition to his advisory work, Carlos has represented clients before national and international authorities, including the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), Ministry of Communications and Transportation, and various international organizations and arbitration panels. His strategic approach combines a deep understanding of technical, economic, and regulatory frameworks, enabling him to anticipate industry shifts and design forward-looking, practical legal solutions that protect his clients’ interests and foster innovation. Carlos is frequently engaged in policy development, public consultations, and legislative processes, providing insights on telecommunications reform, digital rights, and emerging technologies. He has contributed to numerous industry reports, legal publications, and conferences, where he is recognized as a thought leader in connectivity, digital infrastructure, and media convergence. Throughout his career, Carlos has worked with a diverse portfolio of clients, including telecom operators, broadcasters, digital platforms, financial technology companies, and infrastructure developers, as well as governments and public institutions. His ability to integrate regulatory insight with business strategy has positioned him as a trusted counselor to entities navigating the challenges and opportunities of the digital economy. Under his leadership, the TMT practice at bgbg has grown into one of the most respected and innovative in Mexico, known for its technical excellence, responsiveness, and multidisciplinary approach. Carlos also actively collaborates with the firm’s banking, data protection, corporate, and litigation teams, ensuring clients receive comprehensive and strategic support across interconnected sectors. Fluent in English and Spanish, Carlos combines international experience with a strong local presence, advising clients on cross-border projects throughout Latin America, Europe, and North America. His professionalism, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to client success have earned him recognition in multiple legal directories and a reputation as a leading authority in the Mexican and Latin American TMT sectors.

Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C.

Carlos Bocanegra

Associate

DLA Piper Mexico