Cecilia is a lawyer specialized in arbitration, mediation and judicial procedures relatedCecilia is a lawyer specialized in arbitration, mediation and judicial procedures relatedto alternative means of dispute resolution with more than 25 years of experience.

She joined Galicia as a partner in 2018, where she focuses her practice on complexShe joined Galicia as a partner in 2018, where she focuses her practice on complexdomestic and international commercial disputes. Acting as arbitrator, counsel,mediator or expert, she has developed a broad experience, particularly in casesrelated to the energy, infrastructure, construction and commercial mediations.

Among its clients are national and foreign companies that have entered intoAmong its clients are national and foreign companies that have entered intoagreements related to energy or construction and infrastructure matters. Her recentcases involve complex disputes arising from PPA and public and private workagreements. She has participated in matters related to distribution agreements,technology transfer and international sales.

Cecilia is recognized for her expertise and record of accomplishment in complexCecilia is recognized for her expertise and record of accomplishment in complexjudicial proceedings related to arbitration before Mexican courts, such as set aside andenforcement of awards, interim measures, amongst others. In close collaboration withother practice areas of the Firm, she advises clients in Investor State DisputeSettlement (ISDS) matters, specifically by analyzing investment protection provisionsin Investment Treaties to which Mexico is party.

She served as president of the Mexican Institute of Arbitration (Instituto Mexicano deShe served as president of the Mexican Institute of Arbitration (Instituto Mexicano deArbitraje) (IMA) from 2019 – 2020. She is currently vice-president of the ArbitrationCommission of the ICC Mexico, she was appointed as conciliator for Mexico in ICSIDproceedings and she is a member of the International Arbitration Court of the ICC.She belongs to the Executive Committee of Women Way in Arbitration (WWA) and tothe Steering Committee of Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers (REAL). Previously,she served as Secretary General and Counsel of the Mexican Arbitration Center (CAM).She also served as a consultant for the Mediation Project in Mexico sponsored by theAmerican Bar Association and USAID.

She regularly publishes and speaks on alternative dispute resolution.

She is recommended by Who’s Who Legal as both a national and global leader,She is recommended by Who’s Who Legal as both a national and global leader,praised in Chambers and Partners for her “analytical skills”, and described by TheLegal 500 as a “highly-respected arbitration specialist”.

Her native language is Spanish and she is fluent in English and French.