Paulina Ruiz López

Jr. Associate | Business Law

Paulina’s general overview:

Paulina holds a law degree from Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, with a specialization in business law. During and after her studies, she gained valuable experience as a corporate lawyer at the renowned law firm Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa, where she advised clients across various industries.

Currently, as a Junior Associate at González Paullada Domínguez, Paulina continues to advance her career by providing high-quality legal counsel in corporate transactions and real estate projects, contributing to the firm’s reputation for excellence.

Education:

• Law degree, Universidad Anáhuac México Norte
• Ceneval Excellence Performance Award – EGEL 2022

Professional Experience:

Paulina has a proven track record in managing complex corporate transactions, structuring businesses, and providing real estate legal advisory services. Her work consistently focuses on adding value for clients and ensuring the success of their projects.

She has been involved in the corporate regularization of both large and medium-sized corporations, as well as in various projects within the real estate, banking, and financial sectors.

Mauricio de Jesús Soto Rodríguez

Jr. Associate | Litigation & Arbitration

Mauricio’s general overview:

Mauricio de Jesús Soto Rodríguez is Jr. Associate in the Litigation & Arbitration practice of the firm, in which he specializes in civil and commercial litigation. Mauricio has several years of experience in dispute resolution, having previously worked at a local law firm handling civil, commercial, and criminal litigation. During said time, he focused on criminal law, primarily defending high-ranking public officials in Nuevo León.

He holds a law degree from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), where he was recognized with the Professional Leadership Development Award. He is also a member of the Phi Delta Phi legal honor society. As part of his academic career, he served as Content Director for the International Law Symposium at (ITESM) and was a member of the Student Justice Tribunal at (ITESM).

Mauricio brings a strong background in litigation strategy and legal analysis, combining his experience in high-profile cases with a commitment to professional excellence.

José M. Ramírez Álvarez

Jr. Associate | Business Law

Jose’s general overview:

José Manuel is Jr. Associate at González-Paullada Domínguez, and has been part of the Business Law practice since 2023. Previously, from 2022 to 2023 he worked at Iconn Group, holding of “7-Eleven” Mexico in the Transactional Legal area and, from 2021 to 2022 José Manuel worked in a local civil and criminal litigation firm, overviewing civil and insurance collection procedures.

Formation:

• Facultad Libre de Derecho de Monterrey – Attorney at Law

• Facultad Libre de Derecho de Monterrey – Specialization in Business Law

Experience:

José Manuel has formidable experience in multiple legal disciplines, including M&A, corporate, finance & banking, securities, real state, compliance among others. He started his career from an early age, which provided him with a vast variety of skills to be used in render of legal services, being able to analyze the client’s needs with a multidisciplinary approach.

Alfonso González-Paullada Guerrero

Business and Real Estate Law | Managing Partner

alfonso@gplaw.mx

Alfonso’s general overview:

Alfonso is the Managing Partner at González Paullada, and he’s in charge of the Business practice since 2021. From 2019 to 2021 he worked as a Senior Manager at Mancera S.C. “Ernst and Young” EY Law Mexico and, from 2015 to 2019 Alfonso worked as Corporate Law Associate at Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C.

Formation:

Universidad de Monterrey – Attorney at Law

Universidad de Monterrey – Specialization in Business Law

Experience:

Alfonso has a track record advising clients from various industries and sectors throughout Mexico. He has developed his career from an early age at one of the largest firms in the country, earning extensive international recognition. He is also known for his involvement and leadership in various transactions within said firm, followed by his trajectory at one of the «big four» in charge of the transactional field in Monterrey. Alfonso has been leading high-profile national and international projects in banking, corporate, real estate, financial, energy, and other sectors.

Member of:

José Alberto Domínguez Téllez

Litigation  |  Partner

jose@gplaw.mx

José’s general overview:

José is the Litigation Partner of González Paullada, S.C., before he joined to the Firm he worked several years on the most recognized Firms in Mexico, including Basham Ringe y Correa, S.C., and Del Castillo y Castro Abogados., participating in high-profile cases with national relevance.

Also collaborate with international companies such as FEMSA COMERCIO and COCA-COLA FEMSA ARGENTINA in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Formation:

Tec de Monterrey – Attorney at Law (J.D.)

Universidad de Monterrey – Master’s degree in Business Law

Experience:

Jose has extensive experience on civil and commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolutions including arbitration, during 2019 to 2023 he was vice-coordinator of Young Arbitration Forum of the ICC in Nuevo León and participant on many national and international chambers and associations.

David Cordero Mendoza

Derecho Penal

Licenciado y Maestro en Derecho por la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, y miembro del equipo de derecho penal.

José Daniel Aguilar Del Toro, Phd

Criminal Litigation   |   Of Counsel

jose.a@gplaw.mx

Visión general de José Daniel:

José Daniel, como Consejero, está a cargo del área de litigio penal en la Firma. Es un reconocido abogado, especializado en amparo y litigio penal, con más de 20 años de experiencia creando soluciones sofisticadas para asuntos legales de alto perfil. Su trabajo ha influido en diversos criterios judiciales.

Formación:

Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) – Abogado

Instituto de la Judicatura Federal – Especialidad en Procesos Judiciales

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) – Maestría en Derecho Penal

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) – Doctorado en Juicio de Amparo

Experiencia:

Comenzó a trabajar en el año 1997, como Oficial en el Juzgado Primero de Distrito Federal especializado en materia penal. Posteriormente, fue promovido a Secretario de Juzgado (segundo a Juez) en el Juzgado Segundo de Distrito Federal en Aguascalientes, seguido del mismo nombramiento, en el Primer Tribunal Colegiado en Nuevo León. Su carrera judicial, que duró 10 años, le permitió desarrollar un alto grado de conocimientos y habilidades en materia de amparo y penal. Posteriormente, estableció su propio despacho como «Del Toro Abogados», seguido de su incorporación a González-Paullada Domínguez, como miembro valioso del equipo de Litigio.