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Gerardo Lozano Alarcón

After culminating a cycle of more than 35 years as a founding partner of the firm Gallástegui y Lozano, which would later associate with DLA Piper to form DLA Piper Gallástegui y Lozano, Gerardo Lozano Alarcón continues his private practice mainly related to national and international arbitration.

In this new phase of his career, Gerardo participates as arbitrator and party counsel in arbitrations related to a wide range of sectors; including: real estate, finance, telecommunications, energy, natural resources, infrastructure, insurance, maritime and corporate law. Likewise, Gerardo continues advising his clients in matters related to finance, financial restructuring, maritime law and insurance.

Rankings and awards

Chambers and Partners

Band 1 “Most in Demand Arbitrators – Mexico” by Chambers and Partners since 2016. “Top Ranked Arbitrators in Latin America” by Chambers and Partners.

Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers recognizes Mr. Lozano as a leading lawyer since 2008 in administrative law, arbitration and mediation, international arbitration, banking, financial and corporate law, and M&A. in 2012 Gerardo was appointed lawyer of the year in international arbitration.

The Legal 500

The Legal 500 recognized Mr. Lozano as “leading individual” in arbitration.

Chambers and Partners

Band 1 “Most in Demand Arbitrators – Mexico” by Chambers and Partners since 2016. “Top Ranked Arbitrators in Latin America” by Chambers and Partners.

The Legal 500

The Legal 500 recognized Mr. Lozano as “leading individual” in arbitration.

Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers recognizes Mr. Lozano as a leading lawyer since 2008 in administrative law, arbitration and mediation, international arbitration, banking, financial and corporate law, and M&A. in 2012 Gerardo was appointed lawyer of the year in international arbitration.

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Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Gerardo has extensive experience in international arbitration acting as arbitrator and party counsel, in relation to disputes in a wide range of sectors; including energy, infrastructure, finance, insurance, maritime and corporate law, in ad hoc and administered arbitrations under the rules of: ICC, CANACO, CAM, ICDR, LCIA, UNCITRAL, SMA, CIADI and HKIAC. Gerardo has acted as arbitrator and as legal counsel in more than sixty arbitrations.

 

Banking and Financial Law

Gerardo has acted as legal counsel to Mexican and international banks, representing international and national creditors and other financial entities, in relation to various financial operations, including: loans and syndicated loans, acquisition financing, unsecured and secured financing, structured financing and project finance.

 

 

Maritime Law

Gerardo has acted as legal counsel to specialized financial entities in ship financings. Likewise, Gerardo has advised shipping companies, including flagging,

chartering and other related administrative matters.

 

 

Insurance and Reinsurance

Gerardo has advised insurance companies in various regulatory issues, as well as in disputes related to insurance claims in Mexico.

 

 

 

Corporate and Commercial Law

Based on his specialized knowledge and experience in different industries, Gerardo advises his clients in their daily corporate needs, as well as in large and complex operations.

 

 

 

Restructurings

Gerardo provides legal advice in all non-litigation aspects related to corporate restructuring, financial restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings.

 

 

 

 

Mergers and acquisitions

Gerardo advises national and foreign clients in all aspects related to the purchase, sale and merger of companies and businesses within regulated and non-regulated industries. Gerardo has represented buyers, sellers and investors in complex national and cross-border transactions.