Our ranking in Chambers & Partners Latin America 2020
08/10/2019Latin Lawyer 250 2019 – Recommended Firm
08/10/2019Nuestro ranking en Chambers & Partners Global 2019 –
https://chambers.com/law-firm/icaza-gonzalez-ruiz-aleman-global-2:2434
Corporate / Commercial
The team is known for its key department acting as advisor to a diverse clientele comprising both international and national companies. It is involved in various corporate mandates such as share purchase agreements and corporate restructuring for financial entities. It also gains wide recognition for its specialist expertise in acting for state entities.
Partner Gabriel Gonzalez-Ruiz continues to be well regarded, being singled out by one source for his skill in representing state entities in transactions. Market sources attest to Gonzalez-Ruiz’s abilities, describing him as “a good lawyer.” He offers additional experience in tax law, public procurement and privatization.
Associate Marisol Ellis is recognized as a highly active individual in the field and earns plaudits from her peers for her strong capabilities in handling contentious matters. One client describes her work as “professional and precise.”
Intellectual Property
Gabriela Tejada de Britton, head of the department, continues to have a stellar reputation among interviewees for her expertise in this area, with one market observer describing her as “experienced, highly respected and trusted.” She has experience in trademarks and industrial designs, as well as copyright and domain names.
Offshore Department
Sources are full of praise for Joaquín Díaz, with one enthusiastically saying: “He is a major player in the firm’s practice and has a lot of experience.” Another underlines his impressive activity and notes: “He is very capable.” Díaz assists clients with the formation and management of companies, as well as with private interest foundations.
Partner Roberto Alemán receives praise from market commentators, who note his high level of activity and describe him as “one of the key players in the offshore world; he has a lot of experience in this industry and has advised many clients around the world. He is a point of reference in the market.” His practice focuses on the management of private interest foundations, and he offers additional expertise in corporate law.
Ships Department
Partner Alexis Herrera has significant technical skills in contentious maritime matters. He also assists several international oil industry clients with shipping permits.
Partner Joel Medina has technical expertise in ship financing. He also offers experience in corporate law and the establishment of private interest foundations.