Andrés Lieja

PRACTICE AREAS Intellectual property, consulting in the field of trademarks and copyright. ASSOCIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Mexican Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AMPPI); board member (2019-2021); Former President of the Trademark Committee. International Trademark Association (INTA); member of the Internet Committee. Abogadas MX; mentor in the mentorship program. “Finally, a Trademark Opposition System for Mexico” in ExpertGuides magazine. “How trade ...

PRACTICE AREAS Tax Consulting & Litigation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE He specializes in tax matters (controversy and non-contentious), developing his professional career as a tax advisor of legal entities, addressing their inquiries, supporting them during tax audits, and elaborating and implementing legal defense strategies to reduce or prevent tax assessments. ASSOCIATIONS He is an active member of COPARMEX’ National Tax Committee where he acts as representative of that organization ...

More than 10 years of legal experience, and over 8 years of experience focused on the field of taxation, providing advice and assisting in M&A transactions for national and international clients from different industries. His experience also covers tax controversy and litigation; Pedro has represented large multinationals and financial institutions on tax inspections and refund applications, successfully obtaining tax refunds and resolutions reducing or, in some cases, eliminating potenti...

Luis Rubio Barnetche is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law and Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Luis, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Aldo González Melo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Energy Law and Project Finance and Development Practice. Aldo, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aldo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

PRACTICE AREAS Joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, foreign investment; national and international government contract bidding process; energy, infrastructure and mining projects. ASSOCIATIONS Barra Mexicana Association. Institute of Energy Law. Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. Association of International Petroleum Negotiators. International Bar Association. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Firm member since 1996; worked as an international consultant in the private sector...

Ilce García is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ilce, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ilce is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carlo Cannizzo focuses his practice in real estate, infrastructure and construction, corporate, finance and M&A transactions. He has more than 20 years of experience and has been involved and acted as leading counsel in many strategic transactions in Mexico, among which, the JV, acquisition and sale of different projects, negotiation of pipeline transport and construction agreements for the oil and gas industries, negotiation of fuel storage facilities construction agreements for the oil ...

Sergio Olivares, Sr. joined OLIVARES in 1987 and today leads the firm with strength and a commitment to transparency, client satisfaction, and personal service. He has been a partner since 1994 and Chairman of the Management Committee since 2009. Mr. Olivares’ breadth of experience is extensive; he is skilled in the prosecution and litigation of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and unfair competition. He is proficient across all areas of intellect...

José Raz Guzmán is Co-Chair of the firm's Latin America Practice and the Managing Shareholder of the Mexico City office, where his practice focuses on financial and M&A transactions. He works with issuers, underwriters and investors in public and private offerings of equity, debt, structured instruments, Fibras, CKDs and securitizations.