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)
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.
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.
Diego Canals López Velarde
TEAM
Diego Canals has a Law degree from the Universidad Panamericana, Campus Mexico City. He has been part of several multidisciplinary law firms that have allowed him to gain experience and advise individuals and companies on, among others: corporate, contractual, and transactional, immigration, and intellectual property matters.
SPECIALIZATION AREA
Diego advises and represents domestic and foreign clients in drafting of agreements, employment and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and foreign investment as well as in corporate governance structures. He has been recognized as a well and balanced negotiator in sensitive and complex transactions.
Spanish and English
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Panamericana-Campus Mexico City (2017).
- Specialty Degree in Commercial Law Institutions, Universidad Panamericana-Campus Mexico City (2018).
- Translating Expert Spanish-English/English-Spanish, certified by the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico City (Tribunal Superior de Justicia de la Ciudad de Mexico).
- Consultancy, restructuring and regularization of one of an important real estate developer group in the Northern part of Mexico.
- Consultancy and representation in mergers and spin-offs of companies of different industries.
- Active participation in various sales and acquisitions of assets from companies.
- Speaker at the conference named “The Fintech Law in Mexico”, for Latin-American companies and investors with interest on investing in the Mexican market.
- Speaker on the conference “Doing Business in Mexico”, for Colombian companies and investors, organized by an institution dedicated to the promotion of Colombian investment abroad.
Ixchelt Monserrat Ramírez Moedano
TEAM
A graduate of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ixchelt combines an outstanding experience in the field of Intellectual Property with a broad knowledge of the related legislation. She has also worked with companies of all sizes, both in the domestic market and abroad.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Since 2015, Ixchelt has worked professionally in the area of Intellectual Property, advising various clients and handling Industrial Property and Copyright matters; These include the registration and protection of trademarks and other distinctive signs, registration of patents, processing of oppositions, licenses of use and transfer of intellectual property rights, coexistence of trademarks, nullity and expiration proceedings and infringement of distinctive signs and reservation of rights before the INDAUTOR as well as the processing of all kinds of infringements followed before the IMPI.
Spanish and English
- Law Degree, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) – 2013.
- Specialization in Intellectual Property Law – UNAM – 2020.
- “Introduction to Intellectual Property Course” given by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
- “General Course on Intellectual Property” given by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
- Course “Patent Cooperation Treaty” given by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI).
- Course “Conservation of Invention Rights” given by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI).
- Course “Litigation Procedure” given by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI).
- Litigation of domain name disputes before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), on behalf of a well-known automotive company.
- Lawsuits related to the reservation of rights of well-known human characters in the field of professional wrestling, as well as with various musical groups.
- Litigation proceedings for the improper registration of a well-known brand of body composition assessment devices; as well as trademark nullity proceedings initiated by a well-known taxi/application transportation service provider.
Abraham Mejía López
TEAM
Responsible for the criminal area of the firm, Abraham has more than 15 years of professional experience. He has an excellent management in the implementation of compliance as well as strategies and legal processes related to the defense of his clients, both individuals and corporations, as well as in the implementation of processes to achieve accountability against those who have generated economic determinants against their clients.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Mr. Abraham Enrique Mejia Lopez has practiced as a litigation lawyer in Civil, Commercial and Criminal Law; however, he has had special focus in the practice of the latter.
Spanish and English
- Diploma in Criminal Procedure Law before the National Institute of Criminal Sciences.
- Diploma in Criminal Protection before the National Institute of Criminal Sciences.
- Diploma in Money Laundering before the National Institute of Criminal Sciences.
- Abraham Enrique Mejía López has represented for more than 9 years a multinational company focused on insurance, obtaining positive results in the prevention of crimes, recovery of economic resources in favor of the company due to detriments by employees, business allies and/or suppliers, generating negotiations in benefit of his client’s interests.
Ashanti Miroslava León Huitrón
TEAM
Ashanti León is an attorney with more than 12 years’ experience advising national and international companies on the structuring and consolidation of their operations in Mexico.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
His area of expertise focuses on corporate law, corporate governance and complex property transactions, including the regularisation of assets, compliance with corporate obligations and project structuring.
Has extensive experience in setting up and managing trusts, as well as in implementing efficient legal and financial structures.
Has participated in the negotiation of strategic transactions, financial structures and capital movements, incorporating regulatory compliance criteria, including compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.
Spanish and English
- Law degree from the Universidad Tecnológica de México.
- Master’s Degree in Corporate Law from Universidad Anáhuac.
- Diploma in Business and Corporate Law from the Instituto Nacional de Desarrollo Jurídico (National Institute of Legal Development).
- Course on “Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Secrets” given by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property.
- Course on “Patent Cooperation Treaty” given by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property.
- Consulting on corporate structuring and compliance for business groups operating in the property sector.
- Implementation of corporate governance and compliance frameworks for growing businesses.
- Structuring of property transactions and asset regularisation.
- Development and implementation of strategies in shareholder disputes.
- Involvement in complex negotiations and the restructuring of operations and capital.
- Formation and operation of trusts for investment projects.
- Owner and active member of several Boards of Directors of different companies.