Gurza Abogados

“Justice delayed is justice denied.”

– William E. Gladstone

Justice is our priority

Gurza Abogados, with over ten years of experience, has established itself as a prominent legal firm, specializing in various key areas such as criminal law, tax law, intellectual property crimes, complex litigation between individuals, crimes against women, and providing legal compliance advice to foreign companies and advertising agencies.

Our continuous dedication to legal excellence is reflected in a solid reputation built on values of integrity, ethics, and commitment to every case we undertake.

We stand out for our personalized and empathetic approach, backed by tangible results, establishing ourselves as leaders in the legal field.

Practice Areas

Criminal Law

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Our firm specializes in criminal law, skillfully addressing various areas such as the defense of intellectual property rights, gender-based violence cases, property crimes, tax, stock market, banking, corporate, environmental issues, crimes committed by public officials, and white-collar crime processes with a comprehensive approach.

Family Law

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We offer comprehensive services that encompass litigation, family law, arbitration, mediation, and conflict resolution between individuals. In litigation, we provide expert legal representation in family matters, offering specialized advice on issues such as divorces, child custody, and all matters related to alimony.

Tax Law

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We provide legal defense in cases of tax crimes, offering expert advice and effective representation. Additionally, we specialize in implementing compliance programs and preventing tax crimes for national and international companies, advertising agencies, companies listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange, as well as corporate entities in the financial system and banks. Our proactive and specialized approach ensures regulatory compliance and mitigates legal risks in tax matters, contributing to the success and integrity of our clients in the financial and business sectors.

Civil Law

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We resolve litigation in civil and commercial matters, offering specialized legal representation in issues related to contracts, property, successions, and civil liability in the civil field. In the commercial realm, we intervene proactively in commercial disputes, commercial contracts, and business litigation.

Intellectual Property

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Our legal services include conducting searches, making requests, filing oppositions, declarations of use, renewals, nullity of registration, and expiration procedures. We also provide administrative follow-up and litigation for threats and infringements on industrial property rights and copyrights, either as plaintiffs when our rights have been violated or as defendants accused of infringing third-party rights. We review legal aspects of advertising pieces, draft agreements in advertising, corporate intellectual property, entertainment law, unfair competition, and deceptive advertising. Additionally, we provide legal structuring of musical projects, negotiate contracts with various stakeholders in the music industry, and protect the interests of composers, music producers, performers, publishers, record labels, digital distributors, and music investors.

Seguimiento administrativo y litigio por amenazas e infracciones a los derechos de propiedad intelectual y derechos de autor de nuestros clientes. Ya sea como demandante, cuando cuyos derechos han sido violados, o como demandados, acusados de infringir derechos de terceros.

Revisión jurídica de piezas publicitarias, elaboración de convenios en materia publicitaria, propiedad intelectual corporativa, derecho de entretenimiento, competencia desleal y publicidad engañosa.

Estructuración legal de proyectos musicales, negociación de contratos con los distintos partícipes de la industria de la música, protegiendo intereses de compositores, productores musicales, intérpretes, ejecutantes, editoriales, sellos discográficos, distribuidoras digitales e inversionistas musicales.

Cases

Most frequent cases attended by our firm:

  • Criminal
  • Family
  • Litigation
  • Tax

Meet the Team

Rodrigo Gurza Cárdenas

Rodrigo Gurza Cárdenas

Founding Partner

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With an outstanding academic background, Rodrigo graduated with honors from the Universidad del Valle de Mexico, consolidating his knowledge in the Oral Adversarial Criminal System and Tax Law. His career began at the prestigious Coello Trejo firm, where for 8 years under the guidance of partner Javier Coello Zuarth, he refined his legal approach. With nearly 15 years of experience, Rodrigo has forged a practice focused on defense in a wide variety of cases, ranging from property and banking crimes to environmental and intellectual property litigation. His expertise extends to resolving shareholder conflicts, Hostile Takeovers, and the criminal liability of public officials. The privilege of representing national and foreign companies, as well as high-profile individuals, political parties, and other entities, has solidified his reputation as a reliable and dedicated legal defender. His commitment to justice and his ability to tackle complex cases make our founder partner the ideal choice for facing the most demanding legal challenges. With an ethical approach and a proven track record, Rodrigo is a trustworthy ally in the pursuit of fair and effective legal solutions.

In the competitive legal world, Rodrigo Gurza's innovation and strategic vision are essential. With a distinguished track record in complex litigation and high-impact crimes, our founder partner has successfully defended his clients and taken his practice a step further, transforming it into a pioneering firm.

María Fernanda Isita Herrera Lasso

María Fernanda Isita Herrera Lasso

Co-Managing Partner

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María Fernanda Isita Herrera Lasso, our partner whose strategic vision and experience as a high-level marketer are taking our services to new heights.

María Fernanda has joined our team, bringing a unique perspective. With a strong track record as a high-level marketer, her strategic vision has become an invaluable asset to our firm.

Her experience has driven the launch of our new and exciting compliance service for advertising and marketing agencies. Fernanda leads this initiative and provides our clients with a comprehensive approach that balances creativity and legal compliance.

Our partner is transforming how we approach the legal world for creative agencies. Her innovative approach ensures that advertising strategies are creative and compliant with current laws and regulations.

Karina Elizabeth Cárdenas

Karina Elizabeth Cárdenas

Sr. Associate

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Karina Elizabeth Sánchez Cárdenas is a distinguished professional with a solid background in Law and Psychology. She graduated from the Autonomous University of Baja California and the Vizcaya University of the Americas, respectively. Her experience as a Certified Psychology Expert by the Institute of Legal Psychology and accredited by the Superior Court of Justice of the State of Baja California sets her apart. Her role as an accredited Tutor reflects her commitment to excellence in the legal field. As a senior associate, her specialized focus in criminal, family, and civil matters strengthens our firm's services in Baja California.

Claudia Cecilia Lira Maldonado

Claudia Cecilia Lira Maldonado

Sr. Associate

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With over 20 years of experience, Claudia Cecilia Lira Maldonado, who holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Instituto de Estudios Superiores del Colegio Holandés, is a lawyer committed to loyalty, integrity, and honesty. These values form the foundation of her principles and professional conduct, always oriented towards transparency and honesty in every case she handles.

Claudia has worked in various sectors, including Communications and Transportation, Environment, and Tourism, as well as across all three levels of government. She has held significant roles as an Administrative Authority in Internal Control Bodies and Legal Departments. In pursuit of greater professional growth, she ventured into independent litigation and currently specializes as a Criminal Litigation Lawyer in multiple locations in Mexico, such as Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Querétaro, Sonora, Puebla, and Mérida.

Her expertise in criminal litigation focuses on the defense of property crimes, environmental crimes, banking crimes, crimes against personal freedom, and sexual security, among others. She represents individuals, legal entities, and corporations, safeguarding their assets and reputation, in addition to defending prestigious academic institutions. Claudia has also handled civil and family cases, always with the efficiency and effectiveness that ensure the expected results for her clients, while respecting their integrity and human rights.

Elia Sampayo Meza

Elia Sampayo Meza

Sr. Associate

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Elia Sampayo Meza is an outstanding lawyer with a master's degree in Intellectual Property Law. She has coordinated trademark searches, applications, and renewals in over 60 countries online and has led administrative and operational strategies in multidisciplinary teams.

Her experience includes control, maintenance, and monitoring of trademark portfolios, collaboration with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property, and drafting contracts in various areas such as corporate intellectual property, entertainment rights, strategic communications, and consumer projection. Her portfolio includes managing applications, renewals, and monitoring trademarks and patents nationally and internationally.

Ian Sánchez Cárdenas

Ian Sánchez Cárdenas

Jr. Associate

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Ian Sánchez Cárdenas is a graduate of the College of Legal Studies of Mexico and has forged a distinguished professional career with a particular focus on public service and criminal law. His comprehensive contribution extends to various legal areas, from defending public officials to corporate litigation, where he has provided monitoring, advice, and legal defense.

Ian has tackled a wide range of cases, from property crimes to situations related to domestic violence, attacks against life, freedom, and sexual security, as well as those directed against public officials, among others. During his time in the Government of the State of Mexico, he gained experience resolving complex cases and demonstrated his ability to understand and address various aspects of criminal law.

Ian takes pride in being a reliable ally in the search for effective and fair legal solutions. His outstanding track record in complex litigation, combined with his experience in public service and corporate matters, supports his position as a leader in the legal field.

 

Isaac Fagoaga Ruiz

Isaac Fagoaga Ruiz

Jr. Associate

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Isaac Fagoaga Ruiz has joined Gurza Lawyers, representing the strategic convergence between architectural creativity and a deep understanding of the legal framework governing major construction companies. A distinguished graduate of the Universidad de Motolinia del Pedregal in Law, as a junior associate, Isaac brings his unique vision to develop legal strategies that address the specific challenges of the construction industry. His meticulous approach and holistic understanding of the legal framework ensure that his clients are supported by strong legal strategies.

By joining Gurza Lawyers, Isaac strengthens the firm's commitment to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge legal solutions. His presence as a junior associate enhances the firm's ability to navigate the legal complexity of the construction industry.

Isaac Fagoaga personifies the fusion of architectural creativity and legal wisdom, redefining excellence in legal counsel for major construction companies.

Jorge Iván Santiago Espinoza

Jorge Iván Santiago Espinoza

Jr. Associate

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Jorge Iván Santiago Espinoza is a graduate of Law from the Autonomous University of Mexico and holds a diploma in Criminal Procedural Law. He began his career as a legal intern in 2018, focusing on criminal law and working in various prestigious national law firms. During this time, he has provided monitoring, advice, and legal defense in investigations of property crimes, domestic violence, crimes against life, freedom, and sexual security, as well as against public officials, among others.

He served at the Secretariat of the General Comptroller of Mexico City as a project coordinator leader in the Administrative Responsibilities Directorate. His solid commitment to ethical principles and deep understanding of the intricate nuances of the legal system make him an invaluable asset to Gurza Lawyers.

Contact Us

Gurza Lawyers has offices in Mexico City and various locations within Mexico, such as Mexicali, Los Cabos, Querétaro, and Guadalajara.
It also has a presence in Colombia and the United States.
Office phone (MX): +52 55 15 4729 94
Cell phone (MX): +52 55 41 3597 07

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