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Law firm · Santa Fe, Mexico City

We understand the value of every business decision. That is why we provide legal advice and representation with a strategic vision, focused on protecting our clients’ interests.

01The Firm

At GPA we support our clients with legal advice and representation, combining technical rigor and strategic vision.

Torre Reforma, on Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City

Who we are and how we work.

We understand that every legal decision has commercial, financial and operational implications, so we approach each matter with the needs of the business and the protection of our clients’ interests in mind.

  1. I.

    Knowing the client

    Your business and what is at stake.

  2. II.

    A clear strategy

    The path, the risks and the scenarios.

  3. III.

    Coordinated work

    Every practice area, one team.

  4. IV.

    Confidentiality

    Information kept in strict confidence.

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Years of experience in civil and commercial litigation, commercial arbitration, administrative law and amparo, insolvency, corporate, and insurance and reinsurance.

Chambers
and Partners

Our partners are recognized by the world’s leading legal directory.

The Diana the Huntress fountain and the towers of Paseo de la Reforma
Mexico City The legal, the commercial and what is at stake.

Clients

Companies that have placed their trust in us.

  • MAPFRE
  • GNP Seguros
  • Aon
  • Seguros Atlas
  • Santander
  • Swiss Re
  • Thona Seguros
  • Ocean Re
  • Rodavento
  • Mitre Mezcal
  • Muncher
  • BX+ (Banco Ve por Más bank)

02Practice Areas

Six specialties, one team.

Each practice area works in coordination with the others, so your matter is seen as a whole: the legal, the commercial and what is at stake.

  1. We represent companies and individuals in civil and commercial proceedings before local and federal courts nationwide. We design the litigation strategy for each matter from the outset and conduct it at every level, through to enforcement of the judgment.

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  2. We advise and represent our clients in domestic and international commercial arbitration, as well as in the recognition, enforcement and annulment of awards before the courts. Our partners also sit as arbitrators in such proceedings.

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  3. We advise and represent our clients against government action, in defense of their rights and interests. We bring amparo proceedings against any act that infringes them.

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  4. We assist creditors and companies in insolvency proceedings (concurso mercantil): recognition and ranking of claims, agreements with creditors and the defense of their interests at every stage of the proceeding.

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  5. We advise our clients on the formation, organization and corporate governance of their companies, as well as on the negotiation and drafting of their commercial contracts. We support the company’s day-to-day legal operations with a preventive approach that reduces risk and avoids disputes.

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  6. We advise and represent insurers, reinsurers and surety companies nationwide on the various legal aspects of their operations, with specialized knowledge of the sector and its regulatory framework.

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Recognition · Chambers and Partners

“Manuel García Pimentel Caraza is a well-seasoned lawyer who is very knowledgeable in contentious matters before the courts.”

Manuel García Pimentel CarazaPartner · Insurance and reinsurance

“A studious person. He’s a good lawyer with good human interaction and he is sensitive to clients, witnesses and the lawyers with whom he collaborates and teaches.”

Manuel García Pimentel de PalacioPartner · Civil, commercial and administrative litigation

03Our Team

Meet each of our lawyers.

Click on each name to read their biography, education and email.

Partners

Associates

Partner

Manuel García Pimentel de Palacio

Civil, commercial and administrative litigation

manuel.garcia@gpimentel-law.com

With nearly fifteen years of legal practice, his passion is finding the best solution for his clients, whatever the problem. He has invaluable experience as a litigator in civil, commercial and administrative matters.

This is recognized by the leading legal directories, such as Chambers and Partners, which has noted that Manuel García Pimentel (de Palacio) is a studious person. He’s a good lawyer with good human interaction and he is sensitive to clients, witnesses and the lawyers with whom he collaborates and teaches.

He regularly teaches a range of subjects at several universities, notably the course on Obligations at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and the course on Insurance and Surety at the Escuela Libre de Derecho.

Education

  • Law degree, Escuela Libre de DerechoAward for the highest grade average in the law program and the “Fausto Rico” award for the highest grade average in Private Law, class of 2010–2015
  • Master’s in Private Law, Escuela Libre de DerechoAward for the highest grade average, class of 2018–2020

Partner

Manuel García Pimentel Caraza

Insurance and reinsurance

mgpc@gpimentel-law.com

With nearly 40 years of experience as a lawyer, he is internationally recognized as one of Mexico’s leading insurance and reinsurance lawyers. Leading legal directories such as Chambers and Partners have noted that Manuel García Pimentel Caraza is a well-seasoned lawyer who is very knowledgeable in contentious matters before the courts.

As an insurance expert, Manuel understands risk and focuses on helping his clients avoid it.

He has combined his legal practice with academic life: for decades he has taught a range of subjects at Mexico’s leading universities, including the Escuela Libre de Derecho, the Universidad Panamericana and the Universidad Iberoamericana. He has also published dozens of articles in specialized journals.

Education

  • Law degree, Escuela Libre de Derecho
  • Advanced studies in Business Administration, IPADE Business School

Associate

Jesús Arturo Pelayo García

Corporate and company law

japg@gpimentel-law.com

With thirty years of experience in corporate and company law, he makes sure his clients’ interests are protected at all times. He knows that careful legal planning is the best way to prevent disputes.

Education

  • Law degree, Escuela Libre de Derecho
  • Master’s in International Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  • Studies in Common Law, Boston University

Associate

José Ramón Medina Boj

Litigation and corporate

jrmb@gpimentel-law.com

A lawyer with seven years of experience in commercial, civil, labor and corporate matters. His practice covers strategic litigation, contract negotiation and structuring, dispute resolution and corporate advice, with a focus on risk prevention.

Education

  • Law degree, Universidad Anáhuac
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Diploma in Insurance and Surety, Escuela Libre de Derecho

Associate

Rebeca Ortiz Moreno

Civil and commercial litigation

rom@gpimentel-law.com

A lawyer with six years of experience in civil, commercial and labor matters. Her practice focuses on litigation and dispute resolution: handling court proceedings, legal advice and client representation.

Education

  • Law degree
  • Diploma in Insurance and Surety, Escuela Libre de Derecho

Associate

Daniella Medina Boj

Intellectual property and contracts

dmb@gpimentel-law.com

A lawyer whose practice focuses on intellectual property and contract law. She advises clients on the registration, protection and management of their trademarks, and on the drafting, review and negotiation of their contracts.

Education

  • Law degree

04Contact

Let’s discuss your matter.

Write, call or visit us at our office in Santa Fe.

Office
Juan Salvador Agraz 50, int. 604
Lomas de Santa Fe, Cuajimalpa
C.P. 05348, Ciudad de México Directions
The Santa Fe towers, where our office is located
Lomas de Santa Fe, Mexico City

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