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Gustavo Alcocer

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Gustavo Alcocer is a partner at OLIVARES, where he leads the corporate and commercial law group and co-chairs the data privacy, new technologies and life sciences groups. Gustavo draws on more than 30 years’ experience to advise domestic and international businesses on Mexican and cross-border transactions, specializing in IP-intensive sectors, franchising, distribution and supply chain. Gustavo holds a JD from Universidad Intercontinental Law School and Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) and completed graduate studies at Fordham University’s School of Law. He is affiliated with several professional organizations, including The National Association of Corporate Lawyers (la Asociación Nacional de Abogados de Empresa, or ANADE), Mexican Bar Association (Barra Mexicana de Abogados, or BMA), American Bar Association (ABA), International Association of Privacy Professional (IAPP), International Bar Association (IBA). Gustavo is fluent in English and Spanish.

Practice Areas

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Qualified Year

  • 1990

Experience

  • Olivares (1999 - Present)
  • Grupo Financiero Banamex (1995 - 1999)
  • Bank´s New York Agency (1990 - 1995)

Membership

  • Asociación Nacional de Abogados de Empresa (ANADE)
  • Barra Mexicana de Abogados (BMA)
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • Israel- Latin America Chamber of Commerce

Qualifications

  • Graduate Studies on the Program of Banking and Securities Law (1993)
  • J.D. (1990)

Education

  • Fordham University’s School of Law (1993)
  • Universidad Intercontinental de Mexico Law School (UNAM) (1990)

1 Contributions by Gustavo Alcocer

Mexico: 2025 Business Law and Regulatory Guide—Incorporation, AML/UBO, Tax, Labour, Immigration, Competition, Data Protection, Foreign Investment, Digital Platforms and IP
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Mexico: 2025 Business Law and Regulatory Guide—Incorporation, AML/UBO, Tax, Labour, Immigration, Competition, Data Protection, Foreign Investment, Digital Platforms and IP
Updated in October 2025 Introduction Mexico’s business, cultural and social landscape is continually advancing, as are the legal framework and the avenues for consolidation and ongoing expansion. Elements including consistent economic growth, a favourable demographic balance, structural reforms in pivotal industries, and Mexico’s enduring legal tradition position the country as a preferred jurisdiction for doing business. Mexico provides a range of grants and incentives to stimulate enterprise. Foreign-owned companies qualify for the same support as Mexican-owned entities. These incentives concentrate on employment generation, technological research and development, construction, and the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The business environment Mexico has an extensive network of free trade agreements spanning North America, Europe, Japan, the Transpacific Partnership and much of Latin America, creating a compelling platform for international trade with significantly reduced tariff and non-tariff barriers. Strong government measures have targeted inflation, seeking to position Mexico on a level comparable with leading global economies. In addition, Mexico is party to more than 60 international treaties to prevent double taxation with countries worldwide. Mexico’s strategic geographic location and work...
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