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Law Degree (J.D. equivalent), Universidad Panamericana.
Graduate Studies in Corporate and Business Law, Universidad Panamericana.
Master’s Degree Studies in Tax Law, Universidad Panamericana.
Program in Fundamental Finance, Universidad Panamericana.
Diplomas in English Legal Translation and in Insurance and Reinsurance, Escuela Libre de Derecho.
Negotiation Program, IPADE Business School.
Ricardo advises domestic and international clients on corporate and transactional matters, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and the design and implementation of complex investment structures. His practice includes the drafting and negotiation of shareholders’ agreements, joint ventures, and commercial contracts, as well as the organization and execution of corporate actions such as capital increases, share transfers, and governance adjustments. He regularly supports clients throughout the full lifecycle of transactions, coordinating due diligence processes and working closely with financial and tax advisors to ensure efficient and compliant deal execution.
In addition, Ricardo provides strategic counsel on regulatory and compliance matters, including anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) obligations under Mexican law. He has experience advising on highly regulated industries, including gaming and financial services, assisting clients in structuring operations and internal policies to meet applicable legal requirements. His practice is characterized by a pragmatic, detail-oriented approach, with a strong emphasis on risk identification, regulatory alignment, and the delivery of clear, business-focused legal solutions.
Active member of the Ilustre y Nacional Colegio de Abogados de México.
Professor of Commercial Law at Universidad Panamericana
Author of various legal publications featured in Chambers and Partners, International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG), and Lexology.
Ricardo has developed his entire professional career at Portilla, Ruy-Díaz y Aguilar, S.C
English & Spanish
Advised on a multi-entity corporate restructuring within a leading Mexican logistics group, involving share transfers, capital reorganizations, intercompany contributions, and the implementation of dividend distribution mechanisms across several operating subsidiaries.
Advised on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance for a savings and loan structure, including the identification of vulnerable activities under Mexican law, regulatory risk assessment, and the design and implementation of internal compliance policies and procedures.
Advised on the acquisition and integration of a Mexican operating company by an international investor, including legal due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiation of share purchase agreements, and post-closing corporate reorganization.
