Partner at Mexlaw, Charles graduated from the University of Ottawa in 1982 and has been a member of the Bar of Quebec since 1983 with occasional practice at the Bar of Ontario. His career spans more than 35 years during which he has litigated civil matters before all instances in Canadian courts. Charles is also a successful entrepreneur and has participated in multiple real estate transactions and commercial negotiations. He is an Attorney and CEO of Tibshirani Avocats, a respected law firm in Montreal, Canada.

Partner at Mexlaw, Gerardo is a law graduate from the Interamerican University for Development in Merida, and certified as an English language speaker by the Britannia General English Program (Vancouver, Canada). His experience includes corporate law, labor law and notarization (trading, donation wills, corporations, faith acts, contracts, agreements, etc.). He practiced as legal counsel and as a legal analyst in Merida, Yucatán. Gerardo was recently certified by the National Association of Mexican Notaries for his participation at the seminar of Legislative Fiscal Update.

Partner at Mexlaw, Cinthya obtained her Bachelor of Law degree at Tec Milenio Cancun University in 2013. With over four years of legal experience, she is currently working toward a Masters in Corporate Law at the University Humanitas and has completed the following certifications: management skills, labor law and criminal law, Certification in General Principles of Constitutional Law, e-leadership.

A member of the Quebec Bar Association since 1984, Edouard has extensive experience in private practice with more than 18 years in medium and large Quebec-based law firms, with a focus in commercial law, banking litigation, bankruptcy and insolvency, business restructuring, raising capital for startups, including involvement as director of numerous private entities. Edouard is Vice President of Sawnode Technologies Ltd., a Quebec City-based manufacturing company selling specialty products to primary aluminum smelters in Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. He is also Executive Chairman and Founder of KOBO Resources Inc., a private junior mining company with exploration titles and activities in Cote d’ Ivoire, West Africa. He is a strategic advisor, having acquired more than 15 years of experience in the management of high tech and industrial companies.

Rebecca Page is originally from the United States. After a 20-year career in Corporate America, Rebecca moved to Mexico where she began working as an English-teacher and eventually Editor of The Playa Times. Working and living in Mexico has allowed Rebecca the opportunity to fully appreciate the challenges faced by foreigners investing and/or moving to Mexico, and with that experience helps create a bridge for English-speaking foreigners working with Mexlaw.

Erick is a law graduate from the Universidad Marista de Merida. He has completed numerous postgraduate courses focusing on Corporate, Commercial, and Family law. With over 8 years of experience, Erick specializes in litigation matters pertaining to Commercial and Family law. Additionally, he has 3 years of experience working in a Financial Services Institution as a Compliance Officer Assistant, where he dealt with matters related to Money Laundering Law and Trust Constitutions. Erick has completed multiple courses in this area to enhance his expertise.

Silvana is a law graduate from Yucatan State University, with a master’s degree in Constitutional Law and Amparo from Modelo University in Yucatán. She has completed multiple law courses related to constitutional law, corporate law, personal injury cases, jurisprudence, civil law, commercial law, oral trials training, and other related matters. With over 8 years of experience, Silvana specializes in litigation cases involving civil, commercial, constitutional, administrative, family, and labor matters. Additionally, she possesses over three years of experience in handling administrative procedures related to corporate matters such as brand property, assemblies, licenses, and public office requirements for companies and businesses.

Jonathan is a graduated lawyer from the Autonomous University of Quintana Roo with Latin Honors acknowledgment (Cum Laude), achieving several courses and diplomas related to his profession, such as a diploma in Oral Trials in the New Accusatory Criminal System, a diploma in Civil and Mercantile Procedural Law, a diploma in Real Estate Law, and many others. He has worked in the State Judicial Council and has more than five years of experience in civil, criminal, and litigation processes. Jonathan is passionate about Notarial Law and an expert in administrative processes in government agencies.

Dante is a bilingual lawyer graduated from Universidad Modelo in Merida. He has developed his career in the area of Corporate Law accumulating more than five years of experience in the field. He currently serves as head of the firm’s Corporate Legal Department, leading legal strategies and providing advice on corporate, contractual and tax matters.

He has experience in Human Rights from the Interamerican Academy of Human Rights and the the Interamerican Court of Human Rights in Costa Rica; he has also obtained certifications in Corporate and Tax Law from the IEE (Instituto de Especialización para Ejecutivos) and a TOEFL certification in English language.

His profile combines a solid legal background with practical experience in the business sector, which allows him to offer comprehensive and strategic solutions for corporate clients.

Karla Ruiz graduated with honors in Spanish and French from one of the most prestigious private universities in the country, Universidad Iberoamericana. She is certified in three different languages. Her passion for international law led her to study at the renowned university in Lille, France. Afterwards, she completed an internship at the Mexican Consulate in France, further enhancing her knowledge of international law. She has also handled administrative procedures in Chile. With extensive experience in the real estate market, she has over 4 years of experience in corporate matters and trust operations. Currently, she is focused on foreign investment in notarial law for both nationals and foreigners.

Gloria Duran is a bilingual lawyer who graduated with honors from the Autonomous University of Yucatan. With a solid legal background and a career focused on real estate, fiduciary, tax, and corporate law, Gloria has successfully advised foreign and national buyers in high-value transactions in Mexico. Her approach combines legal precision, strategic vision, and a special sensitivity to guide each client clearly through complex processes, such as closing transactions via trusts.

Recognized for her direct, ethical, and decisive style, Gloria has become a trusted resource for those seeking legal certainty, effective communication, and truly reliable legal support. Her commitment goes beyond paperwork: she protects her clients’ interests as if they were her own, meticulously attending to every detail of the process.

Fernanda Baeza is a lawyer with exceptional proficiency in both legal and governmental arenas. Prior to her current role, she played a pivotal role for nearly five years, where she identified, analyzed, and proposed alternative solutions in anticorruption matters. Her contributions involved suggesting actions to detect, prevent, and minimize risk gaps in both public and private sectors.

Fernanda commenced her legal career with a bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Law at the Autonomous University of Yucatán. Her academic journey has been enriched with advanced degrees, including a Master’s in Government Finance, a Master’s in Legal Argumentation, and a Specialization in Good Governance. With a diverse background, Fernanda also brings experience in administrative procedures, labor, criminal, notarial, and commercial law to her practice.

Yorman is a certified bilingual graduate of Quintana Roo State University. With eight years of professional experience, he has cultivated expertise in project management and customer relationship management. Yorman’s career trajectory naturally led him to specialize in addressing the unique migration needs of foreigners.

As a detail-oriented, efficient, and organized professional, Yorman is dedicated to assisting clients in all facets of the immigration process. His proficiency spans consular processing abroad, change of status within Mexico, and naturalization applications. Yorman prides himself on his ability to navigate the complexities of immigration by seeking the simplest and most logical solutions. In pursuit of delivering the desired results for his clients, he often engages in brainstorming and creative thinking, showcasing his commitment to finding innovative pathways within the immigration landscape.

Mariana is a law graduate from the Modelo University in Yucatán. Mariana has completed multiple law courses related to Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Notarial Law, Bank trust courses and other related matters. Mariana has more than 5 years of experience in Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. She also has more than three years’ experience in Notarial Law.

Leslie proudly presents her trajectory as a bilingual lawyer with 6 years of experience, specializing in the notary and registry field. She is a graduate of the Interamerican University for Development in Mérida, where she dedicated herself to achieving excellence in the legal profession.

Throughout her career, Leslie’s focus has been on the area of Post-Closing, where she has played a pivotal role in facilitating the successful conclusion of numerous legal transactions. As a professional dedicated to upholding the highest standards of excellence and ethics, she is well-equipped to tackle even the most complex challenges in the field.

Leslie’s ultimate goal is to continue providing top-tier legal services, thereby contributing to the prosperity and peace of mind of her clients throughout every stage of the process.

Ana Luisa Mendicuti is a bilingual lawyer graduated from the Autonomous University of Yucatán, Faculty of Law. She has more than four years of experience in notarial law, civil law, real estate, and inheritance law, among other branches of law. In the area of property transactions, she has experience with acquisitions made through trust/Fideicomiso and Infonavit Credit. She was a scholarship recipient of the Mexico and United States Embassy international exchange program “Jovenes en Acción 2010” and received an Honorable Mention for a project in the Premio Nacional Juvenil del Agua/National Youth Water Award 2012, a joint initiative of the Mexican and Swedish embassies. She recently completed a course taught by judges and lawyers in inheritance law, which covered topics on intestate inheritance and wills. The lawyer is constantly updating her knowledge in all areas of law to provide better service to clients.

Camila is a law graduate from the University of Anáhuac Mayab. She furthered her education in Victoria, BC, Canada, where she honed her English skills, and in Paris at the University La Sorbonne, where she became proficient in French. Throughout her academic journey, Camila has completed numerous law courses focusing on property tax exemption, legislation analysis, and procedures before the property registry. Currently, she is actively engaged in the field of Real Estate Law, where she aims to apply her extensive knowledge and experience to benefit her clients.

Leticia Jasso is graduated in Communication Sciences from the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí. She also has a diploma in Digital Marketing from Tecnológico de Monterrey campus Guadalajara.

She has more than 9 years of experience in social media marketing. She has implemented communication and marketing strategies in different areas, such as luxury car brands, study abroad agencies, destination wedding photography companies and hospitality.

I was born in the City of Puebla. I came to Playa del Carmen to vacation several times since 1998, until 2005 when I decided to stay to live permanently. In love with the natural beauty of the Mexican Caribbean and its surroundings, I finished my high school studies here to then enter college and graduate in Administration and Tourist Development. I started working on the media (radio, magazines and newspapers) and later moved to the field of real estate and closing services.

A graduate of Riviera University with a bachelor’s degree in touristic administration and development, she has been in many courses, such as, international sales, human resource management, Corporate Strategic Management and many more. Currently at Mexlaw, Pamela focuses on the company’s national banks administration and bookkeeping.