MEXICO Law and Practice Contributed by: Christian Lippert, Gabriela Pellón, Fabiola Jiménez and Cecilia Díaz de Rivera, Galicia Abogados
Galicia Abogados has an unmatched culture that fos- ters collaboration and excellence, and has cultivated an environment where the sharpest minds come to- gether to solve complex legal challenges. Its unique market offering sets it apart, blending renowned transactional and regulatory expertise with the strate- gic acumen required for high-stakes litigation. Galicia is recognised as an undisputed leader in the Mexi- can and Latin American legal ecosystems. Leading
in the Mexican market for its international and cross- border capabilities, Galicia has broad international reach through its alliances and Best Friends network in Europe, Latin America, the USA and Asia. Galicia is ranked as a top leading firm in Mexico and Latin America by Chambers & Partners. The firm would like to acknowledge Xavier Carea- ga, Lucía Ibañez, Gabryela Valencia and Ana Elena Domínguez for their contributions to this article.
Authors
Christian Lippert is a co-managing partner of Galicia Abogados, and focuses his practice on M&A, antitrust matters and private wealth management. With over 25 years’ experience, he represents clients in
Fabiola Jiménez joined Galicia in 2007 and worked in the M&A practice for more than 12 years. This experience provided her with multidisciplinary skills that distinguish her in the wealth management
complex merger proceedings, particularly in regulated sectors and industries, and in cartel investigations and abuse of market power. He is widely recognised for his experience, market knowledge and representation of clients in some of Mexico’s most important transactions, with Chambers Latin America Guide and Chambers Global Guide recognising him as an expert and leader in Mexico for Competition and Corporate/M&A. her distinctive ability to resolve complex tax matters arising from transactions, mergers, spin-offs, acquisitions, restructurings and capital reductions, as well as issues related to the application of international treaties, tax audits and legal defence. She advises clients on tax compliance and both domestic and cross-border investments, and is recognised for structuring businesses efficiently while balancing strict legal compliance with clients’ strategic interests. In the wealth management area, she also advises individuals and families on tax- efficient structures for wealth preservation, governance and succession planning. Gabriela Pellón is a partner at Galicia and co-head of the tax and wealth management practices. Clients value
practice, where she was promoted to counsel in January 2025. Her work has focused on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including corporate aspects of financing, restructurings, governance and the protection and control of private wealth structures, as well as succession planning and family business matters. She advises individuals, families, family offices, trustees and financial institutions on the design, implementation and management of wealth protection, control and succession structures.
Cecilia Díaz de Rivera joined Galicia as an intern in 2007 and later became an associate in the banking and finance and M&A practices. She subsequently moved to the wealth management area, where she now
focuses exclusively, and was appointed counsel in 2025. Her practice centres on corporate and civil wealth matters, with particular emphasis on the corporate and family dimensions of control structures, estates, successions and family businesses. Cecilia works closely with individuals, families, family offices and fiduciaries to design, implement and manage governance, estate and succession structures, helping clients achieve smooth and peaceful transitions of family and wealth across generations.
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