Guillermo Cruz Rico
JD, FLC, LL.M
Our team leader, Luis Guillermo Cruz Rico, is a licensed Mexican Canadian lawyer with over 24 years of combined experience
In both Canada and Mexico
He is a Mexican Canadian legal expert who has successfully assisted his clients in many cross-border legal matters, including but not limited to: criminal defence and litigation, immigration, and advisory on corporate law and due diligence, as well as regulatory compliance in both countries.
His legal credentials include Barrister and Solicitor, Notary Public and foreign legal consultant for Mexico in Ontario; also he is a lawyer in good standing in Mexico since 2000.
In Mexico his practice has been particularly focused in criminal law, constitutional law, humanitarian law, administrative law including ejido and agrarian land tenure claims
In Canada he has been devoted to practice immigration, business, corporate and commercial law.
In November 2012 he was appointed by the Attorney General of Canada to assist his office regarding NAFTA and Mexican law.
Professional Experience
- MC Law Firm | Abogados, law firm devoted to Mexican and Canadian law, Principal.
- Cruz Herrera Ltd., first consulting firm specialized in Mexican Law based in Toronto, Canada, Managing Director; April 2007 – June 2014.
- Greenspan Partners LLP, Toronto, Canada. Articling Student, Sep 2013- Jan 2014 & In-House Consultant, April 2007 – Sep2012
- Cruz Herrera y Asociados, Abogados, Mexico City, Partner, June 2000 – September 2005
- Mexico City Government, Cuajimalpa Region, Legal Department, Head of the litigation Department, August 1998 – June 2000
- Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (Airport Administration Authority) Mexico City, Legal Analyst, June 1997 – July 1998
Education
- Barrister-at-Law and Solicitor at the Court of the Province of Ontario; The Law Society of Ontario, June 2014
- Certificate of Qualification, NCA, Federation of Law Societies of Canada, February 2013;
- Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, NCA and Law Student, 2012;
- Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, LL.M., 2009
- University of Windsor and Stitt Feld Handy Group, ADR, Basic and Advanced Training, Certificates, 2008
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (National Autonomous University of Mexico), A., Crime Policy, 2006
- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Penales, Specialist Public Safety, Diploma, 2006
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (National Autonomous University of Mexico), Advanced Topics of Criminal Law, Diploma, 1997
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (National Autonomous University of Mexico) B.A., Licensed at Law, 1995.
FAQ
Why Should I hire a Mexican Canadian Lawyer?
If you hire a Mexican Canadian lawyer you do not have to engage two or more counsels nor translators to understand your legal needs in Mexico or Canada; therefore, you save time and money
How a Mexican Canadian Lawyer can help me?
Legal systems and traditions in Mexico and Canada are different; that is why only a lawyer devoted to Mexican and Canadian law can identify differences and help to avoid mistakes and unnecessary expenses.
When should I hire a Mexican Canadian lawyer?
You should hire a Mexican Canadian lawyer when you have legal needs Mexico. Generally speaking, when you need legal advice, defence or representation; particularly, when you are buying or selling real estate, dealing with timeshare scams or fraud or when you are starting a business.
What is the main difference between hiring a Mexican Canadian Lawyer in Canada vs a local counsel in Mexico?
In first place, insurance; lawyers in Mexico are not required to have insurance to practice law. A Canadian Lawyer and foreign legal consultant must hold an insurance policy for errors and omissions. Secondly, rules of professional responsibility, in Canada a lawyer must complete hours of Continuing Professional Development, in other words, a lawyer must be engaged in educational and training activities every year.
What is the main difference between hiring a Mexican Canadian Lawyer in Canada vs a local counsel in Mexico?
In first place, insurance; lawyers in Mexico are not required to have insurance to practice law. A Canadian Lawyer and foreign legal consultant must hold an insurance policy for errors and omissions. Secondly, rules of professional responsibility, in Canada a lawyer must complete hours of Continuing Professional Development, in other words, a lawyer must be engaged in educational and training activities every year.
Is a Mexican Canadian Lawyer able to assist me to grant a POA or Will and Testament to be effective in Mexico?
Yes, a Mexican Canadian lawyer and foreign legal consultant may assist you to draft powers of attorney and your will and testaments to be executed and effective in Mexico.
Who cand provide legal services in accordance with the laws of Mexico in Ontario?
Only a legal professional authorized by the Law Society of Ontario is allowed to provide legal services pursuant LSO By-Law 14
Do you provide free consultation?
Due to the complexity and sophistication of dealing with legal matters in a foreign jurisdiction like Mexico, no free consultation is available, fortunately, if you decide to retain our services within 10 days after your consultation, your payment shall be accredited as part of our legal fees.