Santiago Escobar Magana

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...

PRACTICE AREAS Criminal law, civil and criminal litigation and penitentiary. ASSOCIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Fraudnet, the largest legal organization against criminal activity. Lex Mundi. World Services Group. International Chamber of Commerce, Mexico; Vice-President of the Intelligence and Risk Management Commission. Has written several articles for various publications. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Partner since 2006; based on the firm´s Mexico City office; former member of the Firm’s ...

Jocelyn has more than 8 years of experience in tax consulting, planning and litigation. She has broad experience in litigation matters before Federal and Local Courts, as well as preventing controversies by advising individuals and entities from the beginning of tax audits, including the implementation of alternative mechanisms before the Mexican Taxpayers’ Ombudsman. Furthermore, Jocelyn actively participates in several tax planning and consulting projects, creating strategies for dome...

Oscar Bojorge is a partner at Marván, González Graf y González Larrazolo, where his practice focuses on labor and employment litigation and advisory work. He joined the firm more than seven years ago and regularly advises clients on the design and implementation of labor relations management strategies. Oscar has also been actively involved in the firm’s internal training programs, reflecting his strong commitment to continuous professional development and keeping a...

Mariana Campos Clasing is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Mariana, 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 Mariana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fernando Martínez Flores is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law and Outsourcing. Fernando, 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 Fernando is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Armando Arenas joined OLIVARES in 2000 and became a partner in January 2017. He has experience working on a range of IP matters, including consulting and litigation on trademark, patent, unfair competition, trade dress protection, and misleading advertising cases before the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), Federal Court of Tax and Administrative Affairs (FCTA), Federal Circuit Courts (FCC) and the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) Regulatory Affairs and Public Acquisitions. Arman...

PRACTICE AREAS Tax law, customs law, foreign trade, administrative law, constitutional law and social security law. ASSOCIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS International Bar Association (IBA). Mexican Bar Association. National Association of Corporate Counsel (ANADE). Mexican Institute of Finance Executives (IMEF); secretary of the board of directors of the Mexico City group; Vice-President of standards of the National Executive Committee. Association of Public Accountants of Mexico, special member. Au...

Ricardo Cajal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Ricardo, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ricardo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Everardo A. Hegewisch Arrillaga is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Amparo Law, Civil Litigation and Commercial Litigation. Everardo A., 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 Everardo A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.