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UGO M. DUNCKER

UGO M. DUNCKER

CIUDAD JUAREZ, CHIHUAHUA

Summary

Routinely represent clients in complex trans-border transactions and negotiations including maquiladoras (manufacturing), joint ventures, contracts, international trade, corporate law, tax and real estate matters. Proven track record of providing clients expert analytical legal advice and demonstrated success in negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial agreements.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MANAGING PARTNER

DUNCKER MENA Y ASOCIADOS, S.C.
08.2018 - Current
  • Counseled and represented domestic and foreign companies doing business in Mexico, including manufacturing and medical industry entities, helping them with a wide variety of issues, including foreign investment, mergers and acquisitions, major infrastructure projects, real estate acquisitions and government procurement, among others.
  • Ran day-to-day operations of the Law Firm with different attorneys from other practice areas.
  • Impacted client and/or in-house counsel´s choices based on expert law knowledge.
  • Acted judiciously to meet client needs based on skilled analysis of probable case outcomes.
  • Supported clients by accurately interpreting laws, rulings and regulations.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

EC LEGAL RUBIO VILLEGAS, S.C.
05.2015 - 08.2018
  • Represented many international clients on real estate, construction and foreign trade projects delivering timely, business oriented and expert legal advice.
  • Reviewed, negotiated, drafted and advised on wide range of commercial agreements.
  • Coordinated client´s contract and corporate data management system and improved their internal legal processes.
  • Supported clients by accurately interpreting laws, rulings and regulations.
  • Drafted legal opinions for investment projects in Mexico and drafted appropriate due diligence for execution of such.
  • Advised clients on the incorporation of new companies and the negotiation and execution of partners/shareholders agreements.

LAWYER

NOTARY PUBLIC 16/19
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Advised clients on a wide variety of legal matters and draft legal documents such as: purchase and sale agreements, loan agreements, powers of attorney, shareholders meeting minutes, mortgage loan agreements, among others.
  • Drafted powers of attorney for international clients according to applicable international law.
  • Notarization of mortgages, deeds and affidavits.
  • Evaluated competency of signers before witnessing signatures.
  • Protected individual information by strictly adhering to confidentiality standards.

PROFESSOR

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE CIUDAD JUAREZ
01.2013 - 05.2014
  • Professor of the following assignments: international law, foreign trade, international treaties and labor law.
  • Helped students explore topics in-depth with assignments, projects and class discussions.
  • Maintained office hours for student support and offered additional remote assistance with complex questions.
  • Broadened student knowledge of textbook topics with in-depth lectures.
  • Determined student grades based on fair evaluations of course contributions, assignment work and test scores.
  • Explained core concepts and promoted critical thinking to assist students with assignments.

LABOR RELATIONS CONSULTANT

BANCO NACIONAL DE MEXICO
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Supported legal proceedings by testifying on contract terms or labor relations issues.
  • Represented the company in contract negotiations, obtaining favorable terms with persistence and a knowledgeable approach.
  • Increased employee job satisfaction through positive grievance management systems, as well as preventive measures.
  • Drafted professional proposals and counter-proposals for labor negotiations.
  • Helped to resolve differences between employer and employee viewpoints by mediating discussions with representatives.
  • Moderated disciplinary actions, regularly reviewing actions and recommending changes.

Education

Master of Laws - International Law

Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Mexico City Campus)
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2015

Law Degree -

Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
12.2011

Skills

  • Problem Solver
  • Business Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Mediation
  • Corporate Governance
  • Strategic Planning Skills
  • Project Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership Development
  • Contract Management
  • New Business Development

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)

Certification

  • Trained Private Mediator by the Alternative Justice Institute of the State of Chihuahua.
  • Certificate on "Amparo Proceedings" granted by the Supreme Court of Justice.


Affiliations

  • Recognized attorney by the National Corporate Lawyers Association (ANADE).

Relevant experience

  • Represented a top international transportation equipment company in a sale to the Mexican Federal Government. Successfully negotiated with several high top governmental officials and drafted the terms of the agreement, oversaw contract compliance and execution, the operation involved international trade, civil, notarial and transactional law aspects.
  • Represented a paper products manufacturing company in the purchase of an industrial property for the construction of a manufacturing plant in the State of Mexico, assisted with drafting and implementing a due diligence for the acquisition of the land, lobbied with local, state and federal governmental agencies to acquire all permits and comply with each and all applicable regulations, negotiated and formalized the final purchase and sale agreement.
  • Represented and counseled a US Company in negotiating and executing certain collateral agreements involving assets in Mexico, worked with a New York law firm to obtain powers of attorney and apostilles to formalize and execute on behalf of client such contracts.
  • Incorporated and represented a top radiology clinic in all aspects of bussines, which involved drafting and negotiating purchase of medical equipment agreements, lease agreements, creating regulatory compliance policies, successfully prevented and averted legal contingencies based on proper and effective legal counsel.

Timeline

MANAGING PARTNER

DUNCKER MENA Y ASOCIADOS, S.C.
08.2018 - Current

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

EC LEGAL RUBIO VILLEGAS, S.C.
05.2015 - 08.2018

LAWYER

NOTARY PUBLIC 16/19
05.2014 - 05.2015

PROFESSOR

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE CIUDAD JUAREZ
01.2013 - 05.2014

LABOR RELATIONS CONSULTANT

BANCO NACIONAL DE MEXICO
01.2012 - 01.2013

Master of Laws - International Law

Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Mexico City Campus)

Law Degree -

Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez
  • Trained Private Mediator by the Alternative Justice Institute of the State of Chihuahua.
  • Certificate on "Amparo Proceedings" granted by the Supreme Court of Justice.


UGO M. DUNCKER