Jorge Gutiérrez, Licensed Attorney, C.J.E.
President – SYMBIOSIS
Foreign Legal Consultant – Barreau du Québec
Legal Consultant – Consulate General of Mexico in Montreal
Professional Profile
Jorge Gutiérrez is a licensed attorney in Mexico and a legal consultant specialized in Mexican law, accredited by the Quebec Bar Association. His primary role is to integrate within Canadian companies to serve as Legal Director responsible for their operations in Mexico.
In this capacity, he ensures comprehensive legal compliance throughout Mexican territory, from the incorporation and formalization of the company to its daily operations. He supervises relationships with external law firms and professional service providers to guarantee proper legal and operational management.
He also maintains the proper functioning of the corporate structure, protecting the legal interests of board members and facilitating efficient coordination of corporate governance to ensure the company’s stability and growth in accordance with applicable Mexican legislation.
Additionally, he acts as a liaison between lawyers in Canada and the legal counsel of Canadian companies with their counterparts in Mexico, simplifying communication, understanding, and effectiveness between these parties.
Since arriving in Canada in 2006, he has been actively involved in advising manufacturing companies through the MRC of Val-Saint-François. In 2009, he founded SYMBIOSIS, a firm dedicated to facilitating business expansion and consolidation in Mexico, with a comprehensive focus on the legal aspects of international establishment.
With over 20 years of experience in international business, he has closely collaborated with organizations that promote business development in North and Latin America. Originally from Mexico, he practiced corporate law in key cities such as Mexico City, Cancún, and Monterrey before settling in Quebec.
Academic Background
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Specialization in Corporate Governance – National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
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Digital Law and Legaltech – Autonomous University of Yucatán
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Corporate Law – Autonomous University of Yucatán
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Master’s Degree in Common Law and Transnational Law – Université de Sherbrooke (Canada)
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Bachelor of Laws – Mesoamerican University
Recognitions and Memberships
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Member of the Barreau du Québec (2018) – Foreign Legal Consultant
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Legal Consultant (2019) – Appointed by the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) to the Consulate General of Mexico in Montreal
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Member of the National Association of Business Lawyers (ANADE) (2020) – Mexico
Areas of Expertise
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Corporate Law, Corporate Governance & Legal Compliance
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Business Law & Notarial Law
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Immigration Law
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Digital Law and Legaltech
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Market Entry Strategies, International Expansion & Negotiation
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Investment Protection & Legal Risk Management
Value Proposition
As a licensed Mexican attorney and legal consultant accredited by the Quebec Bar, Jorge Gutiérrez integrates into Canadian companies as Legal Director for their operations in Mexico. He ensures full legal compliance, proper corporate formation and daily operation, and efficient coordination of corporate governance—all fully aligned with Mexican law.
Added Value
Jorge’s specialized expertise in Mexican corporate law and governance serves as a strategic bridge that minimizes legal risks, protects board members’ interests, and guarantees operational continuity. He also manages relationships with external law firms and professional service providers to optimize legal oversight and support sound decision-making.
Unique Value
As President of SYMBIOSIS, Jorge Gutiérrez provides a comprehensive strategic and legal vision for companies seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in Mexico and Latin America. His approach combines deep legal knowledge, an understanding of the regional economic and political environment, and an extensive network of contacts across both public and private sectors.
Thanks to his binational experience and dual professional accreditation, Jorge is a key resource for legal teams, accounting firms, and companies aiming to operate securely and efficiently in complex environments, complying with local regulations and protecting their commercial interests.
