Berenice Soto

Partner with over 25 years of professional experience in Mexico, New York and across Latin America. His practice is multidisciplinary, with a strong focus on cross-border transactions involving banking and finance, securities, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private capital and structured financing. He advises multinational companies and financial institutions in complex and strategic operations throughout Mexico and the region. His clients include Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companie...

Eduardo Medina Zapata is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Eduardo practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Eduardo Medina Zapata since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eduardo Medina Zapata is held by other lawyers.

Gerardo is Partner in Uhthoff and has more than 23 years of experience in Intellectual Property. He joined Uhthoff, Gomez Vega & Uhthoff in 2001 and for several years oversaw the office in Guadalajara, where he served the legal needs of domestic and foreign companies. Since he finished his Master Degree studies in Chicago, he has been collaborating in the main office in Mexico City, where he advises domestic and foreign clients in trademarks, including the management, strategic planning, ...

Luis Miguel Lavín Santacruz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense. Luis Miguel practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Luis Miguel Lavín Santacruz since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Luis Miguel Lavín Santacruz is held by other lawyers.

Rosa María Cuevas Brun is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Rosa María practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Rosa María Cuevas Brun since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rosa María Cuevas Brun is held by other lawyers.

Carlos Sánchez Colorado is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense. Carlos practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Carlos Sánchez Colorado since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Carlos Sánchez Colorado is held by other lawyers.

Alonso joined OLIVARES in 1995 and became a partner in 2008. He is a highly experienced trademark attorney who represents many of the firm’s key clients and their well-known brands. His team serves as the heartbeat of Olivares’ trademark practice. Alonso Camargo’s clients “draw confidence from his complete dedication to their cause,” according to World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000. Alonso joined OLIVARES in 1995 and became a partner in 2008. He is a highly e...

Luis Schmidt joined OLIVARES in 1991, became a partner in 1995, and has almost 40 years of legal experience, with a specialization in copyright in the business of entertainment and culture. He has represented the world’s leading companies in the music, film, television, book publishing, fine art, design, folklore, and software. Mr. Schmidt is head of the firm’s entertainment group, which handles matters pertaining to copyright law and related IP rights, as well as the full range o...

Guillermo Sánchez Chao is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Customs and Excise Law, International Trade and Finance Law, Tax Law and Trade Law. Guillermo practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Guillermo Sánchez Chao since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Guillermo Sánchez Chao is held...

Mónica Schiaffino has been practicing labor law for almost two decades and is an experienced litigator and advice lawyer. She has extensive experience with implementation of pension plans; coordinating and implementing labor structures dealing with expatriates; employee and business transfers; internal labor regulations and compliance; employee handbooks, policies and employment contracts; incentive plans; confidentiality agreements; conducting due diligence and compliance investigatio...