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Michel Zelaya V. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Customs and Excise Law and International Trade and Finance Law. Michel, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

PRACTICE AREAS Intellectual property. ASSOCIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Mexican Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AMPPI); Former President. Mexican Group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI); Former president. Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI); Former President. Arbitration and Mediation Center of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); Former President. Independent Film & Television ...

Daniel has significant experience in business, corporate and financial operations, and contract negotiations for international transactions. He co-chairs the Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance practice group of the firm. He advises clients on M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, commercial contracting and real estate matters. He also specializes in corporate governance and compliance matters, and has advised multinational companies, particularly from the...

Jorge Galeano García is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Jorge, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jorge is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Born in Mexico City on February 13, 1972; He obtained his law degree (JD) at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (Campus CU) in 1997, obtained his LL.M degree from The University of Texas at Austin (1998), he worked as foreign associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP in New York (1999). Mr. Gómez- Palacio worked at Ritch Mueller S.C. for seventeen years, being partner in this firm for the last five years. Recognize by Chambers and Partners (2011 - 2015) as a p...

PRACTICE AREAS Foreign trade, customs and regulatory law. ASSOCIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Institute of Foreign Trade Executives (IMECE); President. Mexican Bar Association (BMA). Committee of the regulatory matters for customs and foreign trade issues. Committee of Tariff Classification. Inter-Ministerial Commission on the Automotive Industry (CIIA). Editor of the book “Expert in foreign trade and customs”, as well as author of the chapters “Actions following customs clearance...

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.

Alejandro has more than 26 years of professional experience advising national and international clients on foreign trade and customs, health and life sciences, consumer protection, anti-corruption and immigration law. With a focus on the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, food and retail industries, his advice focuses on import and supply chain strategies, mergers and acquisitions, customs consultations, import and export strategies of products, among others.

Rafael Manuel Sámano Palacios is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law and Commercial Litigation. Rafael Manuel, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rafael Manuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gerardo Carrillo Valadez focuses his practice on real estate, development, and mergers & acquisitions transactions. He has more than 17 years of experience within the Mexican market, and brings wide-ranging knowledge of residential, commercial, industrial and hospitality projects. He also possesses a unique understanding of mixed use and multifamily properties. Additionally, Carrillo Valadez has participated in multiple engagements across other industries. In 2018, he was recognized in re...