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Gabriel R. Bustamante Brambila gabriel@bmasf.mx www.bmasf.mx Gabriel Bustamante is BUSTAMANTE + FREYRE founding and manager partner. Also, he is an environmental, climate change and ESG expert. As head of the largest environmental firm of Mexico, his areas of expertise include: electricity, oil and gas, industry, infrastructure projects, touristic developments and equator principles. He has taken an active hand in significant development projects in Mexico, valued together at more than $80 bi...

Mónica Dariane Cárdenas Fregoso has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative Law. Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, she has been recognized since 2026. This distinction is the result of an exhaustive peer-review process, reflecting the high esteem in which she is held by her peers. Mónica specializes in Administrative Law, with extensive experience in administrative litigation, constitutional relief (amparo) proceedings, and Anti-Money Laundering...

Law degree summa cum laude Escuela Libre de Derecho; best thesis dissertation award 2003-2004; LL.M. 2006 Columbia University School of Law, Parker School Award for Achievement in International and Comparative Law. Participated on several defences by the leading telephone and mobile companies since 1999. Since 2004 he has been an active attorney participating in complex dispute resolution in the field, including regulatory, antitrust, M&A, constitutional, administrative and commercial mat...

Carlos Freaner’s practice focuses on real estate, commercial finance and business transactions in Mexico, particularly real estate investment, development and leasing, secured lending, M&A, joint ventures and corporate counseling. Carlos regularly represents U.S. and Mexico-based developers, builders, hospitality groups, manufacturers and investment firms on a variety of ventures across Mexico. Carlos was born and raised in Mexico. He obtained his law degree (J.D. equivalent) from t...

Israel Escobar Espíndola is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Israel, who practices law in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Israel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Francisco González Orozco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Litigation and Commercial Litigation. Francisco, who practices law in Guadalajara, Mexico, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Francisco is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edmundo Elías-Fernández is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Customs and Excise Law, International Trade and Finance Law and Trade Law. Edmundo, who practices law in Guadalajara, Mexico, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edmundo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. P...

Gabriel is the founding partner of the Firm, and has been practicing labor and employment law for almost 40 years. He is widely recognized as a leading attorney by companies, unions, business chambers, universities, public servants, bar associations, and his own peers. As managing partner, Gabriel oversees the different teams the Firm is divided into, which handle in total more than 3,000 lawsuits, as well as the consultancy department. He also deals directly with all collective labor relatio...

José Sánchez Gil is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. José, who practices law in Zapopan, Mexico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which José is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mónica Patricia Pérez Santana is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Mónica Patricia, 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 Mónica Patricia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.