ABOGADO
Fernando Pérez Stoopen
TEAM
Fernando Pérez Stoopen
LAWYER
fperez@muclaw.mx
A graduate of the Universidad Panamericana with a law degree, Fernando is a criminal litigation attorney. He has vast experience in the execution of oral trials. He has participated in the design and implementation of compliance and integrity policies (Criminal Compliance Program) as well as crime prevention and criminal liability programs for multiple national and foreign companies. He is also a pioneer in advising on the application of the U.S. FCPA and the British Bribery Act in our country.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
He has been dedicated to litigation and consulting in criminal matters, specializing in matters related basically to the corporate area. Likewise, he has extensive experience in the fight against patrimonial, industrial and intellectual property crimes, as well as in the defense of matters related to environmental and tax matters.
LANGUAGES
English and Spanish
STUDIES
- Law degree from Universidad Panamericana, 2021.
- Course on Enforcement of Judgments given by Judge Víctor Manuel Nava Cassaruvias, 2020.
- Diploma in Amparo Indirecto en Materia Penal, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, School of Law, 2020.
- Diploma in Amparo Proceedings against Procedural Violations in Criminal Matters, Law School of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, 2020.
- Diploma in Procedural Strategies in the Accusatory Criminal Procedure, Instituto de Formación Profesional y de Estudios Superiores de la Fiscalía General de Justicia de la Ciudad de México, 2020.
- Course on Emotional Intelligence for Operators of the Accusatory System given by His Honor Dr. Ángel Aarón Cámara Atristain, Control Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Mexico City, 2021.
- Course on the Presentation of Evidence in the Oral Trial Stage given by His Honor Mr. Alberto Tornero Arellano, Judge assigned to the First Court of Appeals in Criminal Matters of the Texcoco Region of the Judicial Branch of the State of Mexico, 2021.
- Diploma in Indirect Protection in Criminal Matters, its problems in practice given by Dr. Baldomero Mendoza López, School of Law, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 2021.
- Course on Criminal Procedure for Legal Entities and Psychology of Testimony given by His Honor Dr. Ángel Aarón Cámara Atristain,Control Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Mexico City, 2021.
- Diploma in Claim and Payment of Damage Reparation in Mexico given by Dr. Arturo Altamirano González at Centro de Estudios y Capacitación, S.C., 2021.
- Master’s Degree in Accusatory Criminal Procedural Justice System and Specialization in Oral Trials, both at the Instituto de Estudios y Capacitación Jurídica, A.C. at the Judicial School of the Judicial Branch of the State of Mexico. Attending.
- Obtained the first Amparo in the history of our country declaring the unconstitutionality of the Civil Code of Mexico City, which represented an important and avant-garde historical advance in the recognition of fundamental rights of children and adolescents that did not exist before; a precedent of such legal transcendence that it even motivated several novel criteria published nationally in the Judicial Weekly of the Federation.
- He actively participated in the first criminal trial for trade secrets in more than three decades.
- He has successfully represented several hundreds of companies, among which are most of the consumer, pharmaceutical, automotive and chemical companies in Mexico.
- Fernando has participated in several academic conferences in Analysis of Organized Crime given by His Honor Dr. Aarón Zeferín Hernández District Judge specialized in the Accusatory Criminal System of the Federal Criminal Justice Center in the State of Mexico, with residence in the municipality of Almoloya de Juárez (Altiplano).
- Analysis of Emblematic Sentences of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation given by Her Honor Dr. Marisol Castañeda Pérez Magistrate of the Collegiate Court in Administrative and Labor Matters, with residence in Querétaro; Analysis of the Probative Information in Initial Hearing given by His Honor Mtro. Daniel Urriste Ramírez Twenty Fourth Judge of the Accusatory Criminal Procedural System of the Superior Court of Justice of Mexico City.
- He is the Academic Liaison Coordinator of Instituto Jurídico Atenea, S.C.
Jose Braulio Zendejas Cabrera
TEAM
José Braulio Zendejas Cabrera
LAWYER
jzendejas@muclaw.mx
José Zendejas completed his law degree at the National Bar Association. Due to his analytical and strategic approach, he has excelled in providing a legal defense adhering to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
Zendejas keeps up to date with current legislation and the latest legal trends, with the clear objective of achieving favorable results for his clients, through competent legal representation, persuasive argumentation and rigorous legal research.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
José Braulio specializes in civil law, amparo, insurance and bonds, and commercial law. He has worked on a wide range of matters including contracts, civil liability, property, inheritance, debt collection, and more. He is familiar with the applicable laws and regulations to provide effective legal advice and representation.
English and Spanish
- Law Degree from the Barra Nacional de Abogados 2015.
- Diploma in Amparo Trial by the SCJN 2021.
- Throughout his professional career, he has represented important companies in the private sector, real estate, insurance companies, and financial institutions, achieving favorable results for his clients.
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.
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)
Paulina Rius
TEAM
Biography
Paulina has distinguished herself during her 18 years of experience by providing legal advice to clients in the area of intellectual property, as well as the entertainment industry, specifically in film, music and digital platforms. In addition, she has done pro-bono work in different Non-Governmental Organizations.
Area of Expertise
Her areas of specialization include Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law practices, as well as pro bono advice to various foundations.
Spanish and English
Professional education
- Law Degree, Universidad Anáhuac México Norte
- Master in Intellectual Property and Information Society, Universidad de Alicante. (Magister Lvcentinvs)
- Certificate in Entertainment Law, Asociación de Abogados Especialistas en Nuevas Tecnologías de Andalucía
- Certificate in Non-Governmental Organizations Administration, Universidad ORT Mexico
Academic positions
She has been an active professor at Universidad Anáhuac Norte for more than 10 years as a professor of intellectual property in the Bachelor’s Degrees in Entertainment Business Management, Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Management, and Graphic, Industrial and Multimedia Design.
Professional Associations
Member of INTA
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.
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.