Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions

Perfil

Mr. Elías has 36 years of experience in the legal profession. His practice focuses on international trade and customs matters, commercial law, corporate law, corporate compliance (anti-corruption), and government affairs. Mr. Elías has extensive experience across various sectors and industries, including the maquiladora industry, pharmaceuticals, automotive, consumer products, information technology, among others.

He has advised and represented numerous companies (Fortune 10, 100, and 500) in corporate, foreign trade, and customs matters, as well as in international commercial and anti-corruption issues. Likewise, he has represented such companies in matters related to free trade agreements, duty deferral programs, customs compliance, representation before authorities, tariff classification, rules of origin, customs valuation, and non-tariff regulations, among others.

Mr. Elías is recognized by Chambers and Partners (Band 1 National and Global), The Legal 500 (Hall of Fame), Best Lawyers, and Who's Who Legal as a leading lawyer both nationally and globally.

Experiencia Profesional

Currently, Mr. Elías is the Head Partner of the Foreign Trade practice at Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster. From 2015 to 2018, Mr. Elías served as Managing Partner of the Guadalajara office of the international law firm Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton. Mr. Elías worked at Baker McKenzie from 1992 to 2014. Among other responsibilities, he served as Coordinator of the International Trade and Customs practice in Mexico and Latin America. He also served twice as Global Coordinator of the firm’s International Trade and Customs practice.

Previously, Mr. Elías was founding partner of Bufete Elías, S.C. (1989–1992), a firm focused on corporate and commercial matters; Estrategia Bursátil, S.A. de C.V. Casa de Bolsa (1987), where he served as assistant to the Legal Department; and Gallástegui y Lozano, S.C. (1985–1986), where he worked as a law clerk.

Mr. Elías has held a customs broker license authorizing him to operate throughout Mexico since 1995.

He has served as a professor at National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico, Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez, and Tecnológico de Monterrey Guadalajara Campus. He currently teaches at the Law School of Universidad Panamericana (undergraduate and graduate programs) at its Aguascalientes, Mexico City, and Guadalajara campuses.

He has been a panelist and speaker at more than 100 seminars on foreign trade, customs, and foreign investment organized by distinguished organizations, including the World Trade Organization, World Customs Organization, International Fiscal Association, American Management Association, Instituto Mexicano de Ejecutivos de Finanzas, the Mexican Ministry of Commerce and Industrial Development, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the American Chamber of Commerce, the Confederación de Asociaciones de Agentes Aduanales de la República Mexicana, the Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados, and the Consejo Nacional de la Industria Maquiladora y Manufacturera de Exportación, among others.

Mr. Elías also served as Special Advisor and Co-Coordinator of private sector working groups during the modernization of United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement negotiations (NAFTA/USMCA).

1. Co-author, NAFTA Handbook, CCH.
2. Co-author, Mexican Tax Guide, CCH.
3. Author of various essays and articles.
4. Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados, currently Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Jalisco Chapter.
5. American Bar Association.
6. Academia Internacional de Derecho Aduanero (full member).
7. Confederación de Asociaciones de Agentes Aduanales de la República Mexicana.

Formación Académica

1. Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law – Master of Laws (LL.M.) with Honors.
2. Universidad Panamericana – Master’s Degree in Business Law with Honors.
3. IE Business School – CBA.
4. Universidad Panamericana – Doctoral Candidate in Law.
5. IPADE Business School – AD-2 Program (2005).
6. Management Executive Program, Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
7. Universidad Panamericana – Postgraduate Studies.
8. National Autonomous University of Mexico – Law Degree with Honors.
9. Centro Universitario México (C.U.M.) – High School Diploma.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
• International Trade & Customs

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Certificaciones, Rankings, Publicaciones, Afiliaciones

Band 1 - Global Guide 2026, International Trade / WTO

Band 1 - Latin America Guide 2026, General Business Law: Guadalajara

Band 1 - Latin America Guide 2026, International Trade / WTO

Leading Individual 2023 - International Trade and Customs

Shortlisted - Lawyer of the year 2026, International Trade and Customs

Global Guide Trade & Customs National Guide México - Trade & Customs

2026:
- Corporate and Mergers Acquisitions Law
- International Trade and Finance Law
- Trade Law

Testimonios

Perfil

Rodolfo holds a law degree from Universidad de Guadalajara and serves as Notary Public Number 117 of Guadalajara, Jalisco.

Rodolfo completed postgraduate studies including a Diploma in Notarial Law from the Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, as well as a Specialty Degree in Economic and Corporate Law from Universidad Panamericana, Campus Guadalajara.

He is a partner at Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster in the Corporate & Business and Notarial & Public Faith Practice Groups.

Experiencia Profesional

His practice focuses on Corporate Law and Notarial Law. Rodolfo has significant experience in sophisticated corporate and financial transactions, advising financial institutions such as BBVA Bancomer, Bansi, Banca Promex, and Banca Serfín, among others.

Rodolfo is a partner of the ANADE and is also a member of the Colegio de Notarios del Estado de Jalisco, the Board of Unidos Guadalajara, A.C., and the Board of Cruzrosa Guadalajara, A.C.

Rodolfo also served as former board member of Grupo Covarra, S.A. de C.V., and currently serves as board member of the State Council of the Colegio de Notarios del Estado de Jalisco.

Formación Académica

1. Diplomado en Derecho Notarial — Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
2. Especialidad de Derecho Económico y Corporativo — Universidad Panamericana, Campus Guadalajara.

Área de Práctica

• Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering
• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
• Real Estate & Urban Law

Idiomas

Spanish, English.

Perfil

Alejandro Ripoll has more than 20 years of experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, infrastructure and energy projects, corporate governance, and cross-border transactions.

He has led M&A transactions with an aggregate value exceeding USD 4 billion and has participated in infrastructure and energy projects with a combined value of more than USD 15 billion across Mexico and Latin America.

His recent experience includes advising on the cross-border acquisition of Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol (Spain) by an international investment group (2025), advising on the acquisition of Logistik Industrial Park in San Luis Potosí for more than USD 250 million (one of the largest industrial parks in Latin America), as well as advising on the acquisition of Fox Sports México, including audiovisual rights structures in Mexico and the United States.

Mr. Ripoll has extensive experience structuring sophisticated transactions involving rollover schemes, earn-outs, hybrid stock and asset transactions, and cross-border reorganizations in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, maquiladora, technology, and entertainment sectors.

In addition to his transactional practice, Alejandro Ripoll serves as a board member of various companies in the agribusiness, industrial park development, energy generation, and railway terminal infrastructure sectors. This board-level experience allows him to advise clients from both a strategic and business-oriented perspective.

He is recognized by Chambers and Partners (Global and Latin America) in the areas of Corporate/M&A, Projects, and General Business Law.

Experiencia Profesional

Alejandro is a partner at Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster and co-leads the Corporate & Business and Energy & Infrastructure practice groups. Prior to joining Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster, he was part of the Corporate/M&A group at Baker McKenzie.

He regularly advises multinational corporations, private investors, and family-owned business groups on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings, and corporate governance matters.

Mr. Ripoll also serves as board member and external advisor to companies in the agribusiness, industrial park, power generation, and railway terminal sectors.

He is a member of the Executive Committee of Legalink, a global alliance of more than 70 independent law firms across 60 jurisdictions, where he promotes cross-border collaboration and the development of international clients.

Publications, Conferences, and Academic Activities

Mr. Ripoll is a professor of Legal Business Strategies in the MBA program at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (Guadalajara).

He has taught corporate law and alternative dispute resolution methods at Universidad Panamericana and has participated in international academic initiatives, including the Global Sales Law Project of the University of Basel. He has also participated in numerous conferences and seminars related to corporate governance, infrastructure, energy, and cross-border investment.

Professional Affiliations

1. Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados – Member of the Executive Committee, Jalisco Chapter (2023–2025).
2. Legalink – Member of the Executive Committee (2022–2026).

Formación Académica

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Executive Program in Blockchain and Disruptive Technologies.
2. Harvard Law School – Negotiation Program.
3. Escuela Libre de Derecho – Specialty in Energy Law.
4. Fordham University School of Law – U.S. Legal System for Foreign Lawyers Program.
5. Universidad Panamericana – Master’s Degree in Commercial and Corporate Law.
6. Universidad Panamericana – Law Degree.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
• Energy & Natural Resources
• Infrastructure & Public Procurement
• Real Estate & Urban Law

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Certificaciones, Rankings, Publicaciones, Afiliaciones

Band 4 - Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded
Band 5 - Projects

Band 4 - Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded
Band 1 - General Business Law: Guadalajara
Band 5 - Projects

2026 Edition Best Lawyers Awards

- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Investment

Testimonios

Perfil

Mr. Yáñez Vega has a diversified practice in the areas of corporate law, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, international trade, environmental and natural resources law, gaming and entertainment, immigration, and nationality matters. In the field of international trade, Jorge specializes in investigations and proceedings related to international trade practices, including dumping and subsidy matters. He also assists international companies in establishing maquiladora operations in Mexico.

With respect to his corporate practice, Jorge has advised multinational companies from various industries in the acquisition of shares and assets of Mexican companies, the negotiation of joint ventures, and, in general, the business operations and coordination of legal and commercial matters for his clients.

Jorge began his professional career in 1988 at Barrera, Siqueiros y Torres Landa (now Hogan Lovells), where he held positions as law clerk, associate, and partner beginning in 2000. In 2009, Jorge relocated from the Mexico City office of Barrera, Siqueiros y Torres Landa to its Monterrey office. After 35 years as part of the Barrera, Siqueiros y Torres Landa and later Hogan Lovells team, Jorge began a new stage in his career as a partner at Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster, joining the Corporate and International Trade teams.

Jorge earned his law degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico between 1986 and 1991. During the 1992–1993 academic year, he completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Columbia University in New York City. From 1993 to 1994, Jorge worked as a foreign resident associate at Vial, Hamilton Koch & Knox in Dallas, Texas.

Experiencia Profesional

He has extensive experience in international trade practices, representing domestic and foreign industries in anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations involving imports into Mexico of products from industries such as beef, pork, poultry products, fertilizers and petrochemical derivatives, textiles for the automotive industry, steel products, among others.

He has participated in Binational Panel Reviews under the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Jorge advises clients on various aspects of international trade and the establishment of maquiladora operations, including obtaining and operating IMMEX Programs.

He has advised American, Canadian, European, and Asian clients in the acquisition of companies and assets in Mexico, the negotiation of joint ventures, real estate transactions, and the establishment of operations in Mexico, among other matters, across various industrial and commercial sectors.

As the partner responsible for institutional relationships with numerous corporate clients (primarily international companies), he has overseen and coordinated the work of other practice groups for such clients.

He has represented clients in the renewable energy industry in the establishment of subsidiaries in Mexico, the acquisition of Mexican assets, and regulatory matters.

He has also advised financial institutions and foreign banks in project financing matters and in the granting and registration of security interests related to loans granted to Mexican companies.

Jorge has provided legal services to various industries — including pharmaceutical, auto parts, and renewable energy companies — regarding environmental regulations in Mexico, including audits and due diligence reviews.

He has represented clients in the hotel, entertainment, and gaming industries in establishing operations in Mexico, including compliance investigations, gaming permits, and the supply of gaming equipment to permit holders.

Additionally, he advises corporate clients on immigration and nationality matters concerning employees and personnel with frequent international mobility.

Formación Académica

Education:

1. LL.M., Columbia University (New York), 1993.
2. Law Degree, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 1991.

Affiliations:

1. Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados.
2. American Bar Association.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
• Environmental
• ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)
• Immigration & Nationality
• International Trade & Customs
• Real Estate & Urban Law
• Regulatory

Idiomas

Spanish, English.

Certificaciones, Rankings, Publicaciones, Afiliaciones

Band 3: Global Guide 2026: International Trade/WTO

Band 3: Latin America Guide 2026: International Trade/WTO

Leading Partner: International Trade and Customs

Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate Governance

Testimonios

Perfil

Flor García Rivera is a partner at Ramos Ripoll & Schuster, where she leads the Corporate and Business practice in the Mexico City office.

She has more than 20 years of experience advising domestic and international companies on corporate governance, corporate law, and strategic transactions. Her practice focuses on the structuring, implementation, and strengthening of corporate governance frameworks, as well as the prevention and resolution of shareholder disputes.

Flor regularly advises business groups, family-owned companies, and boards of directors in institutionalization processes, the definition of control structures, the adoption of corporate best practices, and strategic decision-making. She also has extensive experience in negotiating and resolving complex corporate disputes, including shareholder separations, corporate restructurings, and the design of exit mechanisms.

Her approach combines a deep understanding of business operations with a practical and strategic perspective, enabling her to anticipate risks, align interests, and develop legal solutions that facilitate business continuity and stability.

Experiencia Profesional

Prior to joining Ramos Ripoll & Schuster in 2022, Flor headed the Corporate Law practice at Bernal Stoopen y Asociados, where she led the legal advisory services for Mexican and foreign companies, including global corporations, in matters related to corporate governance, corporate structuring, and shareholder dispute resolution.

Throughout her career, she has participated in the structuring and implementation of complex corporate transactions, reorganizations, shareholders’ agreements, family protocols, and governance mechanisms, as well as in handling critical situations requiring strategic and negotiated solutions among stakeholders.

Professional Activities:

1. Member of the Corporate Governance Commission of the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial.
2. Secretary of the Legal Subcommittee of the Corporate Governance Commission of the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial.
3. Actively participates in the updating and drafting of the annexes to the latest version of the Code of Corporate Governance Best Practices, in the preparation of which she also participated.
4. Regularly serves as secretary to boards of directors, advising on the conduct of board meetings, regulatory compliance, and the strengthening of corporate governance practices.
5. Member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO), Mexico City Chapter.
6. Frequent participant in seminars and specialized forums on corporate governance, ESG, and business law.

Formación Académica

1. Law Degree, Escuela Libre de Derecho (Mexico).
2. Master’s Degree in Corporate Law, Universidad Anáhuac.
3. Diploma in Business Law, Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico.
4. Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration, Escuela Libre de Derecho.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Perfil

José Carlos focuses his professional practice on corporate law (M&A), domestic and international business transactions, real estate, and project finance.

He has advised various Mexican, U.S., Latin American, European, and Asian companies in business operations carried out both in Mexico and abroad, including several global leaders in their respective sectors, markets, and industries, such as maquiladora companies, automotive manufacturers, consumer products companies, pharmaceutical companies, and sports-related businesses, among others.

José Carlos has participated in and led multiple mergers and acquisitions transactions, project finance operations, real estate developments, energy projects, and foreign investment matters, as well as corporate restructurings and the organization of companies, business groups, family-owned enterprises, and financing structures.

He has also advised private and governmental associations and foundations, both local and national, dedicated to the protection and education of children.

Experiencia Profesional

José Carlos se incorporó como Asociado Senior a Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster el 1 de agosto de 2018. Antes de unirse a RRS colaboró como líder del área de corporativo y proyectos transaccionales en la oficina de Guadalajara de la firma internacional Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton. Asimismo, colaboró en Robles, Tostado, Corona & Sánchez Gil del 2008 al 2017.

Adicionalmente, José Carlos ha sido profesor adjunto de la materia Introducción al Derecho Mercantil y Societario en la Universidad Panamericana, Campus Guadalajara.

Formación Académica

1. Diploma in Energy Law (2016) — Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico City.
2. Master’s Degree in Corporate Law and International Transactions (2014) — Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Master of Laws (LL.M.).
3. Postgraduate Degree in Obligations and Contracts (2013) — Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
4. Postgraduate Degree in Special Taxes and their Accounting Application (2012) — Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
5. Law Degree (2009) — Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Graduated with honors for academic excellence, as one of the top 10 students in his class.
6. Exchange Program (2008) — Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
• Real Estate & Urban Law

Idiomas

Spanish, English.

Perfil

Gabriel holds a Law Degree and a Master’s Degree in Corporate Law and Business Development from Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus. He is also currently enrolled in the Executive LL.M. program at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.

For more than 10 years, Gabriel has focused his professional practice on corporate and business law, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, as well as on providing legal advice to domestic and international companies. He has participated in the structuring, negotiation, and implementation of various corporate transactions, real estate transactions, real estate developments, due diligence processes, corporate restructurings, and contractual matters related to the development and operation of businesses in Mexico.

Experiencia Profesional

He joined the Firm in 2022 as part of the Corporate and Business team, where he currently serves as a Senior Associate. Prior to joining Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster, Gabriel worked at law firms focused on corporate and transactional law.

His experience includes advising domestic and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, the implementation of corporate structures, the review and negotiation of contracts, as well as legal matters related to the acquisition, development, and operation of real estate assets.

Formación Académica

1. Currently enrolled in the Executive LL.M. program at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.
2. Diploma in Corporate Law from Escuela Libre de Derecho.
3. Master’s Degree in Corporate Law and Business Development from Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus.
4. Specialization in Business Organizations Law from the School of Law of Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus.
5. Specialization in Obligations and Contracts Law from the School of Law of Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus.
6. Law Degree from the School of Law of Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus.
7. Course on “Corporate Matters,” delivered by the Ministry of Economy in coordination with the College of Public Brokers of the State of Jalisco.
8. Participant in the IV International Congress on Commercial Law organized by the School of Law of Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus.
9. Participant in the IX International Arbitration Competition (Latin American Moot), organized by the University of Buenos Aires and the University of Montevideo.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
• Real Estate & Urban Law

Idiomas

Spanish, English, French

Perfil

Karla has focused her practice on corporate law, specializing in commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, and private international law. During her eight years in the legal profession, she has held key roles as in-house counsel for various multinational companies. This experience has solidified her expertise in key sectors, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agro-industrial industries.

Experiencia Profesional

Karla is a member of the firm’s Corporate & Business practice group, specifically serving as an in-house counsel for ACR’s Corporate practice. Her primary focus is on corporate law, drafting contracts, and advising clients on business matters both in Mexico and abroad.

In 2016, Karla joined Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster, where she currently serves as a Senior Associate on the Corporate & Business team. Before joining the firm, she was part of the practice team at Correduría 73 in Jalisco, where she worked for a period of one and a half years.

Formación Académica

Master’s Degree in Commercial and Business Law — Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus (2017–2019).

Bachelor of Laws — Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus (2011–2016).

In addition to her academic training, Karla supplemented her knowledge with the course on Private International Law offered by The Hague Academy of Private International Law. She also distinguished herself as a member of the Universidad Panamericana team at the 2016 Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, held in Hong Kong.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Perfil

Lourdes Vianey Gutiérrez Valdez holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Law School of the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus.

She joined Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster in 2022 as part of the Corporate & Business team at the Guadalajara office.

Prior to joining the firm, she worked for two years at CORTEVA, where she received recognition for her contributions to the legal team.

Experiencia Profesional

Lourdes has experience in a variety of sectors and industries, including maquiladoras, seeds and agricultural chemicals, and packaging technology, among others.

She has built her professional practice in the Corporate & Business law area, advising both domestic and international clients. She has also participated in various mergers and acquisitions, as well as in corporate restructuring and reorganization processes.

Formación Académica

1. Specialization in Obligations and Contracts from the Law School of the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus.
2. Participated in the 4th International Congress on Commercial Law organized by the Institute for Legal Research at the Universidad Panamericana.
3. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Corporate Law and Business Development at the same institution.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
• Environmental
• ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)
• Regulatory

Idiomas

Spanish, English, French

Perfil

Carolina López is an attorney with experience in corporate, business, and contract law; corporate restructuring; corporate compliance; regulatory compliance; corporate governance; foreign investment; and international commercial transactions. She also has expertise in U.S. corporate and business law.

Her practice has focused on providing comprehensive legal counsel to domestic and international clients, and she has worked in various sectors, including the automotive, agro-industrial, food, electronics, manufacturing, and industrial technology industries, among others.

Experiencia Profesional

Carolina joined Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster in 2021 as part of the Corporate & Business team at the Guadalajara office.

Previously, she worked at Baker McKenzie in the Corporate & Business practice, as well as in the Infrastructure, Energy & Mining practice.

She also worked at Mata & Asociados in the Corporate & Finance practice.

Formación Académica

Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of St. Thomas School of Law (2025)

Bachelor of Laws from the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus (2024)

Seminar on Law Firm Management at the international law firm Cuatrecasas in Barcelona, Spain (2023)

Study abroad program at Maple Ridge Secondary School, Vancouver, Canada (2018)

Certifications – Rankings – Publications – Affiliations

1. Member of Abogadas MX, Guadalajara Chapter.
2. Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association.
3. Minnesota State Bar Association.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions

Idiomas

Spanish, English, French.

Perfil

Roxán Loya Padilla holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Law School of the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus. She also holds specializations in Contract Law, Commercial Law, and Corporate Law from the same institution.

Her professional practice focuses on Corporate & Business Law, advising domestic and international clients across various sectors, including the automotive, tequila, and real estate industries, among others.

Throughout her career, she has participated in various acquisitions, real estate developments, and corporate restructurings.

Experiencia Profesional

Roxán joined Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster in January 2018.

Prior to joining the firm, he began his professional career at Cuesta Campos, working in the Corporate Law department. He later joined Gómez Arnaiz Abogados, where he handled corporate matters and administrative litigation.

As part of her international academic training, in 2016 she spent a semester at Suffolk University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts.

In June 2018, she completed the Certificate Program in Public International Law offered by the Complutense University of Madrid.

Additionally, in February 2022, she completed the Real Estate Law program offered by the Notary Association of Mexico City.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions

Perfil

Michelle Yemha holds a law degree from the University of Celaya. She joined the firm in 2022 as part of the Corporate & Business team at our Mexico City office.

Experiencia Profesional

Before joining the firm, Michelle worked at TelevisaUnivisión as Legal Manager for Administrative Affairs in the area of television airtime regulation.

Prior to that, she was a member of the law firm Pönisch Abogados, where she practiced corporate law, advising foreign companies doing business in Mexico as well as Mexican companies with foreign equity participation.

Formación Académica

As part of his academic training, he completed the certificate program in “American and International Studies” at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Perfil

Mercedes Antuña Robledo holds a law degree from Universidad La Salle, Benjamín Franklin campus, where she graduated with the second highest GPA in her class.

She also holds a diploma in Corporate Law from Escuela Libre de Derecho and a Master’s Degree in Continuing Education in International Business Law from Universitat de Barcelona.

With more than five years of experience in the corporate practice area, Mercedes has collaborated with public notaries and national and international law firms, allowing her to develop a broad perspective of the corporate sector in Mexico and advise clients across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Mercedes practices in the Corporate and Business area, providing legal counsel to domestic and international clients. She is currently a member of the Mexico-European Union Chamber of Commerce and the INSIGNE Alumni Association of Universidad La Salle.

Experiencia Profesional

She joined the Firm in August 2024 as part of the Corporate and Business team at our Mexico City offices.

Prior to joining Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster, she worked at the associated Public Notary Offices 212, 223, and 246 in Mexico City, as well as at the law firms Campa y Mendoza Abogados, Hogan Lovells, and Rödl & Partner.

Formación Académica

Education

1. Master’s Degree in Continuing Education in International Business Law from Universitat de Barcelona.
2. Diploma in Corporate Law from Escuela Libre de Derecho.
3. Law Degree from Universidad La Salle, Benjamín Franklin campus (final GPA: 9.57).

Certifications

1. General Course on Intellectual Property from the World Intellectual Property Organization Academy.
2. Online course “Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills,” offered by IESE Business School.
3. Online course “People and Team Management,” offered by University of Michigan.
4. Online course “Introduction to English Common Law,” offered by University of London.

Publications

1. Author of the article “A Surrealist Litigation: The 39 Paintings of Remedios Varo”, published in Ágora, the Law Review of the Faculty of Law of Universidad La Salle, Year 15, Issue No. 52, August 2019.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Perfil

José David is a junior associate at Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster and is part of the Corporate and Business practice group at the Guadalajara office. His practice focuses on advising domestic and international clients on corporate and transactional matters, particularly real estate and mergers and acquisitions. He participates in the structuring, review, and implementation of transactions, as well as in the drafting and negotiation of corporate and commercial contracts.

He holds a law degree with a specialization in Obligations and Contracts from the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus. His training enables him to bring a solid focus on contract law and transactional practice, supporting clients in both their day-to-day operations and complex projects. Since joining the firm in 2023, he has participated in various real estate and M&A transactions, including cross-border matters and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Experiencia Profesional

He joined Ramos Ripoll & Schuster in May 2023 as part of the Corporate & Business team. Before joining RRS, he began his legal internship at Mata Law.

Formación Académica

1. He attended the American School Foundation of Guadalajara.
2. In May 2025, he completed his bachelor’s degree in law at the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus.
3. In August 2025, he took the Real Estate Law program offered by the Notary Association of Mexico City.
4. In February 2026, he completed a specialization in Contracts and Obligations at the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
• Real Estate & Urban Law

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Perfil

Fernanda graduated from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (“ITESM”), Monterrey Campus, where she earned her Law Degree in 2021.

She has four years of professional experience and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Corporate Law offered by the same institution.

Fernanda has five years of experience in the legal profession. Her practice primarily focuses on Corporate Law and Real Estate Law, participating in matters involving various industries, including industrial operations, financial practices, condominium property regimes, and real estate development projects, among others.

She has advised domestic clients, including companies, partners, and shareholders, in the management of their day-to-day operations.

In the corporate field, Fernanda has participated in the incorporation and structuring of companies, the drafting and negotiation of contracts and agreements, and regulatory compliance matters. She has also worked with companies across different industries, providing legal solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client.

In the real estate sector, she has advised both buyers and sellers in commercial and residential transactions. She has also provided legal counsel to developers in the structuring of projects and construction matters, particularly involving condominiums and residential developments. Her experience includes negotiating purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, and advising on real estate development and investment matters.

Experiencia Profesional

Fernanda began her professional career at Castañeda, Graña y Seceñas as an intern in the Corporate Law department, where she worked for one year.

She later joined the legal team at Mateos Hoyt (“MH”), where she gained experience in the areas of Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

At MH, she began as an intern and was later promoted to attorney and associate at the firm, where she worked for four years.

Currently, Fernanda is part of the Corporate and Business practice at Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster.

Formación Académica

Fernanda began her higher education at ITESM in 2017 and earned her Bachelor of Laws degree in 2021.

She is currently pursuing a certificate in Corporate Law at the same institution, a program she began in 2024 and will complete in 2025.

1. Bachelor of Laws.
2. Certificate in Corporate Law (2024–2025).

Área de Práctica

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions

Idiomas

Spanish, English