Jéssica Bertulucci Pigato
JÉSSICA BERTULUCCI PIGATO is a Brazilian tax lawyer and arbitrator, member of OAB/ DF, CAMARB Alumni, and a judge-arbitrator in international moot competitions. She holds certifications from The Hague Academy of International Law and the UN Compensation Commission. Co-author of the international best-seller Mulheres no Direito Tributário, she has received the “Série Mulheres” Award and the “Mulheres de Valor 2024” Trophy. In 2025, she was nominated for the Best Digital Law Firm Award by AdvBox Brasil. With over 600 legal publications and international recognition, she advises individuals and corporations on cross-border tax planning, international compliance, succession strategies, and offshore structuring.
Jesus Antonio Perez Palazuelos
JESÚS PÉREZ PEREZ PALAZUELOS is a Senior Associate at Baker McKenzie in Mexico City, with over 15 years of expertise in M&A, corporate, contractual, and foreign investment law. He routinely represents domestic and international clients in crossborder and multijurisdictional transactions. Legally qualified in both Mexico (2014) and New York (2019), Jesús earned his LL.M. from Columbia Law School in 2017. His experience spans corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and significant deals—such as advising on a major oil-and-gas acquisition involving the Zama block, recognized as the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators’ “2019 Deal of the Year.” He also spent time as a visiting attorney in Baker McKenzie’s Chicago office.
Jensen Samayoa Estrada
An attorney and notary with 18+ years of experience in corporate, civil, commercial, and administrative law, she currently serves as Legal Compliance Officer and Legal Executive at Coca-Cola Guatemala. She holds postgraduate degrees in Corporate, Tax Law, and Compliance, is a certified mediator and Scrum Master, and former President of AmCham Guatemala’s Compliance Committee. A published author and board member, she was named a top compliance officer in Ibero-America and among The Lawyer Magazine’s Top 45 Under 45.
Jean Paul Azaro
A seasoned lawyer with over 20 years of experience advising local and international clients in civil, business, corporate, tax, mining, and regulatory law. He has led critical negotiations, due diligence, and mergers & acquisitions. Recognized in The Legal 500’s GC Powerlist: Chile in 2017, 2019, and 2022 as one of the region’s most influential and innovative in-house counsels. He earned his law degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and holds an LL.M. (magna cum laude) in Tax Law, along with diplomas in Tax Law, Governance & Compliance, and additional training in U.S. healthcare compliance (FCPA) and contracting law from Harvard Law School. He has served as Legal Head & Compliance Officer at Alcon South Cone, Roche Chile, Board Member at the Chilean Medical Devices Association, and Legal Manager at Codelco.
Jaime Vigil
Jaime Vigil is a seasoned legal professional with expertise in corporate and new technology law. He holds a Bachelor’s in Legal Sciences from the Higher School of Economics and Business and a postgraduate degree in New Technology Law from ISEADE-FEPADE. Currently pursuing an online LLM at the University of Arizona, he serves as Country Manager and Senior Attorney at Biz Latin Hub El Salvador. Jaime advises local and international clients on corporate, labor, IP, and immigration matters, with a focus on cryptoassets and digital assets. His experience and commitment make him a trusted advisor in today’s evolving legal landscape.
Javier AMUCHÁSTEGUI
He is a lawyer from Córdoba, Argentina, with nearly two decades of legal experience. Since 2007, he has taught Labor Law at Universidad Católica de Córdoba, where he graduated in 2006. His career includes roles in top private law firms, public service in the State Attorney’s Office, and currently, Legal Director at Serving Immigrants. He leads a team of 30+ paralegals, focusing on workflow optimization, excellence, and client-centered service. Known for his leadership, communication, and strategic thinking, he is committed to delivering exceptional legal representation through collaboration, continuous improvement, and a results-driven approach to every case.
Igor Goncalves
Igor Maia Gonçalves is a Brazilian lawyer with 15+ years advising infrastructure and energy clients. He has led legal and business development in projects across 30+ countries—including Australia, Spain, France, Denmark, and Portugal—and specializes in renewable energy investments . Igor holds law degrees from Universidade de Fortaleza and University of Oviedo, with a postgraduate focus in Civil Law and a Master’s in IP & Technology Transfer, culminating in a green-hydrogen regulatory thesis. He helped draft Ceará’s first environmental legislation for green hydrogen facilities. Serving as President of the Ceará Chambers for International Trade, Brazil– Argentina, and Brazil–Canada relations, he also teaches at the Federal University of Ceará and speaks internationally on innovation and energy.
Henrique Tetsuaki Matsura Misawa
Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados (CMT) combines agility, expertise in largescale projects, sector specialization, and proven results. Founded in 2003, the firm merges the strengths of major national and international law firms with boutique-style client care, delivering strategic corporate legal solutions . With 133 professionals, CMT offers a comprehensive understanding of clients’ businesses, enabling targeted risk assessments, contingency planning, and cost-benefit analysis. Ranked by Chambers, Legal 500, and Análise Advocacia, the firm excels in preventive law and dispute resolution with a focus on efficiency, ethics, and technical precision. Its multidisciplinary team offers expertise across corporate governance, contracts, compliance, arbitration, M&A, labor, tax, energy, and more.
Giovanni Rosales
I am GIOVANNI ROSALES, a Senior In-House Counsel from Mexico with over 13 years of international legal experience. As Deputy General Counsel at CIMMYT, a nonprofit advancing agricultural research and global food security, I manage international contracts, partnerships, governance, risk, and organizational strategy. I collaborate closely with governments, international agencies, and philanthropic organizations, ensuring legal alignment with CIMMYT’s mission to support sustainable agriculture and food security. My passion for law and service drives me to make a meaningful impact. At CIMMYT, I employ my legal expertise to navigate complex landscapes, enabling positive change for communities in need.
Gerardo Alanis
GERARDO ALANIS is a corporate attorney at Baker McKenzie, based in Monterrey, Mexico. With deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, corporate reorganizations, and financing, he regularly advises multinational companies operating in or entering the Mexican market. Gerardo holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Master’s in Business Law (Mexico), an LL.M. (U.S.), and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Law. In addition to his legal practice, he contributes to academia as a professor of Corporate Governance at one of Mexico’s most prestigious private law schools. His strategic legal insight, combined with a strong academic foundation, positions him at the forefront of Mexico’s evolving corporate legal landscape.
