Mariel Velez

Founding partner of Mexican recognised litigations boutique, Malpica, Iturbe, Buj & Paredes. Mr Paredes practice focuses on constitutional, administrative, civil and commercial litigation, as well as arbitration. He has successfully represented companies, financial entities and individuals before the Mexican Supreme Court, federal and local courts, as well as before administrative authorities. Ranked and recognised by national and international publications as a “Highly recognised p...

Alejandra Gutiérrez is a Partner with over 15 years of experience advising domestic and international companies on matters in Mexico. She leads the firm’s real estate practice and has a multidisciplinary background that includes corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and ESG-related matters. Her practice focuses on real estate transactions, particularly within the hospitality and tourism sector, where she has advised on complex projects involving the development, structuring an...

Santiago Zubikarai is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Santiago practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Santiago Zubikarai 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 Santiago Zubikarai is held by other lawyers.

Ángel Armando Peña Santiago is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Amparo Law and Family Law. Ángel Armando practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Ángel Armando Peña Santiago since 2023. 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 Ángel Armando Peña Santiago is held by other lawyers.

Miguel Moisés focuses his practice on banking and finance, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate matters. He is experienced in representing lenders and borrowers in structured financings, bilateral and syndicated loans, and in the financing of industrial, commercial and housing real estate projects. He advises buyers and sellers, both domestic and international, in stock and asset purchases and sale transactions and joint ventures. He represents issuers, underwrite...

Rodrigo Vázquez del Mercado is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Natural Resources Law. Rodrigo practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Rodrigo Vázquez del Mercado since 2023. 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 Rodrigo Vázquez del Mercado is held by other lawyers.

Mariana Campos Clasing is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Mariana practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Mariana Campos Clasing 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 Mariana Campos Clasing is held by other lawyers.

Gustavo Alcocer manages the Corporate and Commercial Law Group at OLIVARES, advising domestic and foreign businesses and the owners of those businesses on Mexican and cross-border corporate and commercial transactions. He serves as outside general counsel in Mexico to many of his domestic and foreign clients, and also represents emerging and middle-market companies, including closely-held businesses from Mexico, the United States, Canada and Latin America. Mr. Alcocer’s significant expe...

María José Jiménez Neria is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative Law, Amparo Law and Competition / Antitrust Law. María José practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized María José Jiménez Neria since 2022. 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 María José Jiménez Neria is held by other law...

With more than 30 years of experience Luis is the head of the M&A and Corporate practice group and co-founder partner of the firm. His practice focuses on Private Equity, Venture Capital and Public, Foreign Investment, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Corporate matters, with emphasis on Real Estate transactions, being a pioneer in Private Equity and Venture Capital, representing capital funds in transactional matters. He is currently a Board Member of the LPD Council of the International B...