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Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Gerardo, and I have 9 years of professional experience. I am passionate about both studying and working, and it would be a pleasure to support you with your project. I am an attorney with a Master’s Degree in Business Law. I advise local and international clients on real estate transactions, trusts, contract drafting and review, regulatory compliance, legal research, and the analysis of public and private institutions. My experience covers multiple legal and business areas. Some of the services I can assist you with include: Contract negotiation and agreement drafting Trust and fideicomiso structuring and legal support Regulatory analysis and Mexican law compliance Corporate structures Legal research and analysis of Mexican regulations, compliance requirements, and legal frameworks Tax strategies International contracts and cross-border legal analysis Public records and legal investigations Compliance program implementation International business International law Intellectual Property Estate Planning Digital Law My legal education and Master’s Degree in Business Law cover a wide range of disciplines. I have been fortunate to apply this knowledge in real-world professional practice, while also strengthening my background through certifications and specialized diploma programs. In addition, I have knowledge of blockchain technology acquired through courses and professional experience. I am ready to work with you. 😊

I am a Mexican attorney and founder of an independent law firm focused on helping individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses navigate legal matters in Mexico with clarity, strategy, and precision. My practice focuses on contracts, litigation, intellectual property, business law, and legal risk advisory. I assist clients with contract drafting and review, commercial agreements, legal opinions, dispute prevention, litigation strategy, trademark-related matters, and general legal support for business operations in Mexico. Before founding my firm, I developed extensive experience in public law, agrarian law, administrative matters, and complex legal analysis within institutional and litigation environments. This background allows me to approach legal issues not only from a technical perspective, but also with a strong understanding of procedure, risk, institutional dynamics, and dispute resolution. I work in both Spanish and English, which allows me to assist foreign clients, companies, and professionals who need reliable legal support in Mexico. My goal is to provide legal services that are clear, practical, and strategically useful, whether you need a contract reviewed, a legal risk assessed, a dispute analyzed, or guidance on how to structure a legal matter under Mexican law. If you are looking for a Mexican attorney who combines rigorous legal analysis with practical business-oriented advice, I would be glad to help.

Bilingual legal professional specializing in corporate law, contracts, and English–Spanish legal translations. I provide precise, reliable, and well-structured legal support to companies, law firms, and individuals who require high-quality drafting, review, or translation of legal and business documents. Services 1. Legal Drafting & Review – Contracts, corporate bylaws, NDAs, service agreements, and international transactions. 2. Legal Translation (EN–ES / ES–EN) – Certified-style translations of contracts, certificates, and legal or business documents. 3. Corporate & Business Advisory – Support for company formation, compliance, and cross-border operations. 4. Import/Export & Trade Documentation – Assistance with regulatory compliance and documentation for customs procedures. 5. Confidential & On-Time Delivery – Every project is handled with professional rigor and strict confidentiality. Why Work With Me - Over 10 years of professional experience in corporate and international legal work. - Proven ability to deliver accurate, ready-to-use documents in both legal and business contexts. - Clear communication, timely delivery, and strong commitment to quality. If you need a dependable legal advisor or translator who understands both language and law, I’ll ensure your documents are accurate, compliant, and professionally executed. Let’s work together to meet your legal and translation needs.

I help foreign investors and businesses structure and formalize legally sound transactions in Mexico. I am a bilingual Mexican attorney working within a notarial practice, with a primary focus on real estate transactions, contract formalization, and legal documentation under Mexican civil law. I also work in close partnership with a public accounting firm, which allows me to approach projects with an integrated legal, tax, and corporate perspective. My work is practical and transaction-focused. I assist foreign clients in understanding how their investment or acquisition strategy can be realistically implemented under Mexican law, avoiding common legal and tax risks before closing. What I can help you with: Mexican Real Estate Transactions Legal review and structuring of residential real estate acquisitions, whether personal, corporate, or mixed structures. Legal and Tax Risk Analysis Identification of legal, tax, and formalization risks before committing capital, especially in cross-border transactions. Contracts and Legal Documentation Drafting and reviewing bilingual contracts and legal documents adapted to Mexican civil-law requirements. Notarial and Registry Coordination Preparation and coordination of documentation for notaries and public registries to ensure enforceability. Cross-Border Legal Support Clear explanation and translation of Mexican legal constraints for clients familiar with common-law systems (US / UK). I work regularly in both Spanish and English and am accustomed to handling documentation and transactions involving foreign parties. I value clarity, precision, and realistic legal structuring over abstract or theoretical advice. If you need reliable legal guidance grounded in how transactions actually work in Mexico, I would be glad to review your project. Lic. Mateo García Cerda

ABOUT ME: For the last six years I had been working as an In-House Lawyer in international companies (all sizes) - as well I had worked as external lawyer (working at energy law-firms) advising all sort of companies. I had worked abroad which provided me with international experience, and have a Double Master Degree at Energy Law (UK) and International Law and Foreign Trade (Spain). To me, providing legal support means to innovate a legal solution according to the needs and objectives of the company - business oriented, effective communication, trust building. International Legal Consultancy | Advice | Support of your legal needs. International Experience - worked in Madrid (Spain), and Mexico City (Mexico) - studied abroad in Madrid (Spain), Aberdeen (UK). ADDED VALUE: As an international corporate and contract law practitioner, I am multijurisdictional and comfortable researching, analyzing and complying with different set of worldwide laws, drafting and negotiating contracts taking into account different legal contexts and cultural backgrounds in a business oriented manner. Additionally, such work and academic experiences had helped me to develop soft skills, effective communication, respect, tolerance, business oriented work, teamwork, innovative project solving and adaptability. In early 2024 a legal network of international lawyers, me included, are developing a next generation law firm know as Legal Process Outsourcing & Law (LPO & Law). LPO & Law currently is formed by lawyers from jurisdictions such as UK, Norway, Spain, Mexico, Panama, Chile, India, and Nigeria. The vision of LPO & Law is to provide international legal consultancy, legal leasing and outsourcing of the cross-border legal needs of the client by innovating, in a flexibly fee system - by full knowledge of the scope / steps / strategy to provide the desired result. SERVICES: Legal Experience - in legal areas such as Corporate (including corporate governance), Contract, Trade, Regulatory, Energy Law, Compliance, Data Protection, Project Finance. International Legal Consultancy, Legal Leasing and Outsourcing of Legal needs. Legal Leasing of an In-House Lawyer for medium-long term engagements (secondments). A) CONTRACT LAW - Draft, Review, Analysis of Agreements (different sort: EPCs, Suppliers, Services, Purchase, Lease, Assignment, Transfer, Transport, among others - in different industries - i.e. Energy, Infrastructure). - Cross-border Transactions - Joint Ventures - NDAs - Legal Strategy - Professional Negotiation Advise - Course Development and Training (Legal matters) - 360º Contract Risk Analysis - Contract data extraction with AI (specific data sets, allows for high volume task) - ongoing B) CORPORATE - Corporate Structuring - Corporate Governance (protocols, frameworks, codes of conduct, strategy, stakeholders, ESG) - Off-shore Incorporation - Corporate Data Sheets - Project Finance Due Diligence - Strategy to accomplish Conditions Precedent (CPs) - KYC / KYB - Due Diligence and Data Rooms - Legal Briefs and Memos to clarify position and course of action - Country specific Research C) REGULATORY - Legal Tendencies - New Legislation Update - Due Diligence (risks mitigation strategies / red flags detection) - Regulatory and Compliance Legal Advice - Analysis - Compliance - Anti-Laundry - Anti-Terrorism policies / clauses - Licensing / Permits (energy, environmental, social, infrastructure, operation) - Cross-border regulatory / compliance legislation analysis D) ENERGY LAW E) SPANISH PRICING - Flexibility is a key element in pricing. - Attorneys' billing hours is a thing of the past. - Suggested Fee System: work under milestones based on fixed fees depending on the scope and complexity of the legal support task - considering a "cap". - After an initial review of your project or case and a follow up meeting (no cost), a fixed retainer will be applied if an agreement to proceed is reached. With the retainer you reserve a short-medium term capacity in order for to make a strategy for your case and agree on further work/milestones and to determine the best Fee System and Fees. -The Retainer Fee is always USD470 and will be deducted from the subsequent agreed milestone fee. This internal profit share model will allow to provide legal assistance to any single job with several experts without charging you more - time / human resources effective. As well, you can request a Legal Consultation service (virtual meeting to disclose the legal need. In case we proceed, the paid fee will be deducted. ABOUT YOU - YOU ARE: - An International Company (all sizes), Startup, Investor. - Law Firm looking to delegate / outsource work capacity. - Law Firm seeking for local advise / support. - In-House legal team in the need to temporarily strengthen capacity or skills. Emilio Alejandro Zapata SDR Legal Advisor - Member of LPO & Law * This profile is part of a professional company service. *

Legal Advisor and Compliance Officer with over 12 years of experience in Corporate and Business Law, focusing on both private and public sectors. My mission is to protect and serve Shawcor's global clients, a leading company in integrated solutions for the energy industry. In my current role, I am responsible for contractual management and legal compliance for the Southeast Gateway Pipeline project, a significant infrastructure contract involving multiple countries in the region. Additionally, I support and advise various teams at Shawcor, including sales, supply chain, customer service, HR, risk, operations, finance, HSE, among others, implementing legal strategies for client protection and service. I have competencies in business development, commercial law, international law, risk management, and conflict resolution. Previously, I served as the LATAM Regional Legal Director at iMile Delivery, a logistics company based in the United Arab Emirates and China, where I led the legal area for Mexico and LATAM, reporting to global executives.