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Elías-Fernández, Edmundo
Senior Partner
Perfil
Mr. Elías has 37 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).
- Co-author, NAFTA Handbook, CCH.
- Co-author, Mexican Tax Guide, CCH.
- Author of various essays and articles.
- Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados, currently Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Jalisco Chapter.
- American Bar Association.
- Academia Internacional de Derecho Aduanero (full member).
- Confederación de Asociaciones de Agentes Aduanales de la República Mexicana.
Formación Académica
- Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law – Master of Laws (LL.M.) with Honors.
- Universidad Panamericana – Master’s Degree in Business Law with Honors.
- IE Business School – CBA.
- Universidad Panamericana – Doctoral Candidate in Law.
- IPADE Business School – AD-2 Program (2005).
- Management Executive Program, Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
- Universidad Panamericana – Postgraduate Studies.
- National Autonomous University of Mexico – Law Degree with Honors.
- Centro Universitario México (C.U.M.) – High School Diploma.
Área de Práctica
Idiomas
Spanish, English
Certificaciones, Rankings, Publicaciones, Afiliaciones
Band 1 - Latin America Guide 2026, International Trade / WTO
Shortlisted - Lawyer of the year 2026, International Trade and Customs
- Corporate and Mergers Acquisitions Law
- International Trade and Finance Law
- Trade Law
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Esparza Sánchez, Guadalupe
Senior Partner
Perfil
Guadalupe Esparza Sánchez is partner at Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster and leads the firm's Energy and Infrastructure practice. She has more than 17 years of experience advising domestic and international clients, including private companies, developers, investors, government entities, and electricity industry participants, on energy, infrastructure, public procurement, and project finance matters.
Experiencia Profesional
In the energy sector, Guadalupe is recognized as an expert in Mexico's electricity industry and is known for designing and implementing innovative regulatory strategies in the complex environment currently facing the sector.
She has advised generators, suppliers, marketers, Qualified Users, developers, investors, industrial parks, and public entities on regulatory, transactional, and strategic matters relating to the Wholesale Electricity Market, permits, the accreditation and operation of Market Participants, the migration of legacy projects, distributed generation, isolated supply, self-consumption, electricity supply, the development of electrical infrastructure, and the structuring of new business models.
Her practice encompasses the structuring, financing, construction, operation, maintenance, acquisition, and sale of power projects, including solar photovoltaic, wind, combined-cycle, and distributed generation projects, as well as transmission infrastructure, substations, and electrical solutions for large industrial consumers.
Guadalupe has extensive experience advising on energy matters for industrial parks, including supply models, self-consumption, shared electrical infrastructure, substations, securing capacity, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation for developers, operators, and end users.
Her experience also includes advising on electricity sector disputes, particularly international commercial arbitration proceedings and matters arising out of energy and infrastructure contracts.
In infrastructure matters, Guadalupe has extensive experience across all stages of highway, railway, port, and public works projects. She has advised clients on the design, structuring, bidding, financing, implementation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure projects, including public-private partnerships, government contracting, and public procurement procedures.
Guadalupe has been consistently recognized by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 across her two principal practice areas, Energy and Natural Resources and Infrastructure Projects, and has steadily advanced in both rankings. In 2025, she received the Next Generation Partner of the Year award for Energy and Natural Resources at The Legal 500 Mexico Awards and, during the past year, was nominated for Lawyer of the Year in both the Energy and Projects categories.
Formación Académica
Guadalupe Esparza Sánchez earned her law degree from Universidad Panamericana and a Master's Degree in Business Law from the same institution. She also completed postgraduate studies in Obligations, Contracts, and Corporate Law at Universidad Panamericana; Business Law at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; and Energy Law at Escuela Libre de Derecho.
Área de Práctica
Idiomas
Spanish, English
Certificaciones, Rankings, Publicaciones, Afiliaciones
Band 4 - Projects
Band 4 - Projects
Band 4 - Projects
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Escobedo Chaires, Diego
Associate
Perfil
Diego Escobedo holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Universidad Panamericana. He joined RRS Abogados in 2014 as part of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team at our Guadalajara office.
Experiencia Profesional
His practice focuses on civil, commercial, and constitutional litigation, advising clients on disputes related to private rights and obligations, commercial transactions, and business relationships, as well as on matters involving the interpretation and application of constitutional law.
He has experience in preventing and resolving conflicts through both judicial and extrajudicial mechanisms.
Formación Académica
- Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Panamericana (2018).
Professional Affiliations:
- Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados, A.C. — Member of the Commercial Law Committee.
Área de Práctica
Idiomas
Spanish, English
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Escámez Barrera, Fernanda
Junior Associate
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.
- Bachelor of Laws.
- Certificate in Corporate Law (2024–2025).
Área de Práctica
Idiomas
Spanish, English
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Escutia Mendiola, Rosa Isela
Assistant
Perfil
Rosa Isela joined the Firm in 2021 as part of the Corporate & Business, Tax & Foreign Trade, and Labor & Social Security teams at our Guadalajara offices, providing support as an Administrative Assistant.
Experiencia Profesional
She has over fifteen years of professional experience in administration, having worked with major companies in the furniture, real estate, and automotive sectors. Throughout her career, she has held positions related to administrative management, customer service, sales, after-sales service, credit, and collections, as well as various administrative and operational support roles. She has also participated in projects related to the export sector.
Formación Académica
Rosa Isela holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Universidad Azteca in Guadalajara. She has also supplemented her professional training with various continuing education courses, including “How to Effectively Serve Customers” and “Telemarketing,” offered by the Chamber of the Furniture Industry, as well as “International Payment Methods,” offered by the National Bank for Foreign Trade (BANCOMEXT).
Idiomas
Spanish, English
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Espíritu Reyes, Natalia
Assistant
Perfil
Natalia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from the University Center for Health Sciences (CUCS) in 2024. Throughout her career, she has combined her expertise in personalized care with experience in administrative roles and customer service.
Experiencia Profesional
She began her professional career in 2018 in the reception and customer service department at Megacable. She later worked at the Kipper agency, where she was involved in recruitment, selection, training, and customer service, as well as administrative tasks, from 2021 to 2023.
She joined RRS Abogados in 2023 in the reception department and is currently part of the Coordination and Internal Organization team, providing support for the firm’s operations and administrative management.
Formación Académica
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from the University Center for Health Sciences (CUCS) in 2024.
Idiomas
Spanish