DAVID ALMEIDA
David Almeida Madrid is an Associate at ALN – Mining Law Firm, specializing in administrative, regulatory, and contentious law within the mining sector. He has been involved in strategic litigation challenging reforms to Mexican laws, including the Mining Law and National Water Law, and has supported key acquisitions that enabled clients’ expansion in Mexico. He represents mining companies before federal and state authorities such as the General Mining Bureau, SAT, IMSS, and CONAGUA. Previously, he served as Head of the Litigation Department at PRODECON. David was recognized as a Leading Associate by The Legal 500 in its Latin America 2026 guide.
Lucas Paglia
Lucas Paglia is a Brazilian attorney, compliance executive, and Data Protection Officer with extensive experience in business law, privacy, and corporate governance. He serves as Director of Compliance at a multinational technology company, leading data protection, AI governance, and cross-border data initiatives across Latin America in alignment with LGPD and GDPR. He combines litigation expertise with regulatory advisory, handling high-stakes disputes, privacy programs, incident response, and compliance structuring for technology and financial services companies. Lucas is also a professor and academic coordinator, having trained over 4,000 students. He is recognized for his pragmatic, business-oriented approach to legal innovation and compliance.
Luciana Maria Naum Gibelli David
Luciana is a Corporate Attorney with over a decade of experience advising on complex transactions. A graduate of Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, she holds an LL.M. in Corporate Law from Insper and is pursuing an MBA in Accounting Management, Controllership, and Valuation at PUC-PR. She specializes in M&A, corporate, and contractual law, leading full-cycle transactions from structuring and due diligence to negotiation and closing. Her expertise includes SPAs, joint ventures, shareholders’ agreements, and convertible instruments. Luciana is also highly regarded in corporate restructuring and governance advisory, combining technical excellence with strong commercial insight to support clients in growth, transformation, and long-term value creation.
Monika Gupta
Monika Gupta is a senior in-house legal professional with over 17 years of experience in highly regulated industries. She has worked with global organizations such as Bayer, Monsanto, and the Tata Group, advising on corporate governance, compliance, litigation, investigations, arbitration, and commercial matters. A law graduate from Mumbai University and an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, she is known for her business-focused approach to legal leadership, viewing law as a strategic enabler of decision-making. She has completed the Women’s Leadership Programme at ISB and is committed to fostering legal teams that drive clarity, confidence, and sustainable business growth.
Maria Concepcion Stahl Garza
María Concepción Stahl is an attorney with international law firm experience, graduating cum laude from Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí and holding a Master’s in Corporate and Business Law from Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in dispute resolution, corporate law, intellectual property, and legal innovation. She served as Knowledge Management Manager at Baker McKenzie Mexico, leading strategic initiatives across the firm. She is now Founder of STAHL Consulting, advising on knowledge management, innovation, and AI adoption. Recognized for legal transformation, she has received global awards and is a Chief AI Officer and member of AMCID.
Diego Luna-Quevedo
Diego heads the firm’s Corporate, Transactional, and M&A practice, holding a Master’s degree from a renowned university in Colombia, which underscores his advanced understanding of business law and governance. His significant achievements include spearheading the comprehensive legal support for the acquisition, purchase, and strategic investment in companies within the mining-energy sector, overseeing the entire process from due diligence through post-acquisition corporate and contractual compliance. Diego also guides the firm’s integrated approach to Compliance and Family Law, ensuring both the operational continuity of corporate clients and the patrimonial stability of private individuals. His focus is on delivering holistic legal solutions that transform transactional risks into sustainable business growth.
Filipe Colombo
Filipe Colombo is a senior legal and compliance leader with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare and medical technology sectors across Latin America. As Senior Counsel & Compliance Manager for LATAM at ResMed and a regional board member, he leads legal strategy, complex negotiations, compliance governance, and competition law initiatives. Previously, he served as Legal Manager and Data Protection Officer at BIOTRONIK and held leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson, contributing to major M&A transactions and value-based care projects. Known for integrity and strategic vision, Filipe transforms legal and compliance functions into drivers of sustainable, compliant business growth.
José Luis Aguilar Chong
Jorge Fernandez Braniff Mendez
Jorge Fernández Braniff Méndez is a business lawyer specializing in guiding companies through their full growth cycle, from formation to complex financing and expansion. He combines technical legal expertise with strong commercial vision, advising clients in sectors such as blockchain, real estate, hospitality, energy, cosmetics, and financial services. He began his career at Ibarra y Gallego, continued at White & Case, and now practices at Fernández Braniff Abogados, focusing on corporate, regulatory, and transactional matters. He has supported clients in securing funding through seed capital, debt, and bond structures. Jorge holds a law degree from Universidad Anáhuac, a master’s from Northwestern University, and a business certificate from IE University.
Silvio Gomez Saldarriaga
Silvio Gómez Saldarriaga is a legal professional specializing in intellectual property, corporate law, entertainment law, ICT, and alternative dispute resolution. He is recognized for advancing collaborative, innovation-driven legal solutions, particularly in creative and technology industries. He is a mediator and conciliator with the Arbitration and Conciliation Centers of the Chambers of Commerce of Bogotá and Medellín, and a mediator at the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, handling complex domestic and cross-border disputes. Silvio is also a postgraduate professor at leading Colombian universities, including Universidad Externado, Universidad de los Andes, and Universidad de La Sabana, and actively contributes to legal innovation and global dialogue on dispute resolution.
