Gerardo Velazco Alvarez
TEAM
Gerardo Velazco focuses his legal practice as a trial attorney in commercial and civil matters. He obtained his law degree from Universidad La Salle, and from then until today, his career has been characterized by an impressive track record focused on generating favorable results for his clients.
Gerardo’s dedication and commitment make him an invaluable asset in any case entrusted to him.
SPECIALIZATION AREA
Gerardo specializes in civil litigation, commercial litigation, administrative litigation, amparo proceedings, protection of human rights, drafting of contracts, national and international counseling. He is also a legal advisor to financial and banking institutions in the country.
Spanish and English
- Law degree from Universidad La Salle 2013.
- Course on Legal Argumentation 2010.
- Tax Law Seminar 2013.
- Legal English Course at Universidad La Salle 2011.
- General Course on Money Laundering Prevention 2.0 2015.
- Course Learn to Invest in the Stock Market, Investor House 2016.
Francisco Capetillo Traeger
TEAM
Francisco was born in Mexico City and graduated from the Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA) with a law degree.
He has more than 30 years of experience in his practice, which includes all aspects of Trademark and Industrial Property Law. Francisco represents renowned clients in the automotive and technology areas, earning him recognition from various international directories such as Legal 500, Best Lawyers, among others.
Specialization Areas
Francisco has acquired vast experience in diverse Intellectual Property matters, mainly in the areas such as trademark searches and counseling, trademark filing and prosecution matters, trademark licensing and assignment, mergers and acquisitions audits, trademark litigation, infringement actions, domain names and patents.
- Law degree from Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA).
- Francisco manages the portfolio of well-known companies in the automotive and engineering industry and has successfully litigated trademark matters on behalf of major companies
- He has participated as a speaker in various forums, such as those organized by the Mexican Association of Intellectual Property (AMPPI), mainly in the late 90’s and early 2000’s; he was a synodal in the intellectual property subject of the Universidad Anahuac in 2004 and 2005, also participated as a speaker and moderator in the intellectual property classes organized by the AMPPI.
- Currently, Mr. Capetillo is a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and has been part of several committees. He has also authored several articles for various international journals on his area of expertise, such as Managing Intellectual Property. He actively participated in some AMPPI committees.
José Manuel Conde
EQUIPO
José Manuel Conde
PARTNER
jconde@muclaw.mx
José Manuel Conde is a lawyer with more than 13 years of experience in the real estate, corporate and financial sectors.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
José Manuel has represented several banks and financial institutions in obtaining various public and private financing. He has extensive experience in reviewing contracts and providing real estate advice to his clients.
Spanish and English
- Law Degree from the Universidad Anáhuac México Norte
- London School of Economics (LSE) – Corporate Law and Governance
- Assisted in restructuring the debt of a hotel group with several hotels throughout Mexico.
- Assisted in the incorporation of a real estate investment trust (FIBRA).
- Participated in an intercompany takeover for an amount similar to US$2.5 billion.
Sandro Kluth
TEAM
Sandro Kluth
OF COUNSEL
Sandro Kluth has an impeccable legal background, specializing in matters related to contract law and international law. He also has an outstanding academic background in the main European universities, which has given him a solid experience in legal advice, negotiation and conflict resolution in national and international contexts.
SPECIALIZATION AREAS
Sandro provides a cross-cultural perspective and a deep understanding of the laws and regulations of various jurisdictions, which is why his legal advice is comprehensive and helps to provide greater certainty to his clients in matters of contract law and international law.
German, Italian, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
- Law degree. Universität zu Köln, Germany.
- Law Degree. Universitá di Bologna, Italy.
- Doctorate in Law. Universität zu Köln, Germany.
- Member of the Düsseldorf Bar Association.
Emilio Uribe Granja
TEAM
Emilio Uribe
OF COUNSEL
egranja@muclaw.mx
Emilio Uribe is a highly experienced professional specialized in tax law, with more than 25 years of experience in the accounting and tax field, with vast expertise in tax advice, strategic planning and regulatory compliance for companies in various sectors.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Emilio is characterized by his deep knowledge of the tax laws and regulations in force, which has allowed him to optimize the tax burden of numerous clients and contribute to the financial growth of their businesses.
English and Spanish
- Finanzas, Universidad Iberoamericana de Ciudad de México.
- Derecho Fiscal, Universidad Iberoamericana de Ciudad de México.
- Emilio has a strong commitment to the education of new generations, which is why he teaches tax law at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). He is also the author of several articles on tax law.
André Röhrle
TEAM
André is originally from Germany. Before starting his professional career in Mexico, he worked for several years in Germany for one of the largest German law firms. He has handled transactions for national and international clients in the automotive, machinery, and logistics industries, among others, with special emphasis on clients of German origin. He is also a member of the German Desk of the firm.
Specialization Areas
André has specialized in corporate law, M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance advice, as well as corporate financing. He has also counseled national and international clients on contractual matters and commercial transactions.
German, Spanish, French, and English.
- First and Second State Examination in German Law (German State of Bavaria).
- Master’s Degree on Law (LL.M.), University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
- Revalidation Test of Ceneval, with the subsequent authorization to exercise law in Mexico.
- Negotiation of multimillion agreements in the automotive sector
- Incorporation of companies for international clients, including joint ventures
- Businesses sales and acquisitions
- Actively participates in the AIJA (Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats – International Association of Young Lawyers)
Mario Alberto Núñez Moreno
TEAM
Since his last semesters of law school, he did internships and activities in various public institutions focused on criminal matters, such as the Judiciary of the State of Mexico and the Public Defender’s Institute of the State of Mexico. This was the beginning of her professional experience and learning of law.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Mario Alberto has developed his practice in criminal matters, from the public perspective, as well as from the perspective of individuals, in addition to the knowledge acquired in his career and in the mentioned institutions. Likewise, he has developed skills that allow him to comply with the highest standards of human and legal quality, focusing the learning that is needed in the solution of conflicts of individuals and legal entities, practicing the science of law.
Spanish and English
- Law Degree, Universidad Privada el Estado de México.
Alejandro Higgins Guerra
TEAM
A law graduate, Alejandro Higgins is a highly qualified professional to offer legal solutions to the most complex matters in the areas of Civil, Commercial and Family Law, focused on advising on the successful recovery of balances owed in favor of his clients through preventive asset and property freezing strategies.
He is committed to providing practical and timely responses based on a thorough analysis of the law and a specialized understanding of his clients’ interests.
Likewise, Alejandro has been characterized by keeping himself updated with changes in the laws and regulations of the sector, in order to be highly competent to the demands of the legal forum and guarantee successful results.
SPECIALIZATION AREAS
Higgins, has specialized in the areas of Civil, Commercial and Family Law, serving clients from various industries.
Spanish and English
- Bachelor’s Law Degree at Universidad La Salle.
- Postgraduate on Financial Law by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
- Course in “Prescripción Positiva (Usucapión)”, with certificate from Centro Universitario de Estudios Jurídicos.
- Course on “Workshop on the Preparation of Amparo Lawsuits”, with a certificate from the Centro Universitario de Estudios Jurídicos.
- Regulations for Superior Auditing with a focus on International Standards, conducted by the Superior Audit Office of the Federation.
Roberto Segura Martínez
TEAM
Law degree from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México in 2014, specializing in civil and commercial law, family law and amparo proceedings, legally representing financial institutions, insurance companies and real estate companies.
SPECIALIZATION AREA
Roberto focuses his practice in the areas of civil, commercial, family and amparo law.
LANGUAGES
- English, Spanish and French.
STUDIES
- Law degree from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
- Diploma in Accusatory Criminal Procedure and Oral Tria, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
- Diploma in Amparo Trial given by the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation.
RELEVANT CASES
- Recovery of real estate in a large part of the Mexican Republic, in conjunction with the jurisdictional bodies, carrying out the judicial procedures in all legal instances.
María de Lourdes Barragán Arellano
TEAM
Maria de Lourdes Barragan Arellano, has extensive knowledge and experience in commercial matters, providing successful collection efforts both in and out of court. Her broad experience has allowed her to successfully negotiate the transactions entrusted to her charge.
Likewise, she has stood out for her commitment to the defense and protection of her clients’ legal interests, offering comprehensive legal advice for any conflicts that may arise. In addition, she is recognized for her ample availability and professionalism.
Litigation attorney with experience in the administration of a portfolio of more than 100 files of special mortgage trial, commercial executive, commercial oral, recovery of overdue portfolio of SMEs and credit card companies, through acts of collection and extrajudicial visits, as well as notices of payment requirement and judicial proceedings achieving the obtaining of precautionary measures for the seizure of assets or property to ensure the collection of the matter entrusted.
Spanish and English
- Law degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México – 2013.
- Diploma in Civil, Commercial and Family Oral Trial – 2014.