Giovanna Lara Bernal

Giovanna focuses on civil and commercial litigation, particularly experienced in tort and non-contractual liability claims, including moral damage arising from discrimination and medical negligence. She's represented both corporate and individual clients before federal and local courts across Mexico, advising on exposure assessment, litigation strategy, and dispute resolution in high stakes matters.

• Advised a major financial institution in a commercial dispute exceeding MXN 150 million involving breach of credit facility agreements, leading case strategy and oral hearings before Mexico City civil courts.
• Led the defense of a real estate developer in a civil litigation matter involving alleged construction defects, including cross-examination of expert witnesses and closing oral arguments.
• Assisted clients in amparo directo proceedings challenging final judgments before collegiate circuit courts, drafting comprehensive constitutional violation arguments on civil and mercantile matters.
• Coordinated multi-party commercial litigation proceedings on behalf of corporate clients, managing procedural strategy and status reporting to domestic and international stakeholders.
• Defended a leading Mexican microfinance institution in a civil claim for moral damages arising from alleged discrimination, obtaining favorable judgement Mexico City civil courts.
• Participated in the strategy and defense of a moral damages claim filed by an individual against an international bank, arising from alleged discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, before Mexico City civil courts.

• Mexican Bar Association (INCAM)