International Trade/WTO
Global Guide 2024 : Mexico
Band 1
Contact number
+52 55 5279 2900About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
• IMMEX (Maquiladora) - We help structure and establish IMMEX operations (industrial and service) including program authorizations, drafting and negotiating agreements related to this kind of operation, and providing advice on the tax, trade and customs related obligations and operation. We are highly specialized in the temporary importation business structure and virtual transactions.
• Audit Handling - Mexican customs authority is focusing its attention on IMMEX companies (maquiladoras), since this type of company represents a very important and strategic economic sector.
• Litigation - We are experienced in implementing means of defense in customs matters. Our team advises clients in administrative appeals with the tax authority and nullity claims with administrative courts.
• International Trade Agreements - We provide advice for complying with and benefitting from international trade agreements to which Mexico is a party. .
• Government Relations - Our relationship with the Mexican authorities provides our clients with the opportunity to establish communications on a case-by-case basis to know the authority's standpoint, and to make accurate business decisions.
• Cross Border Activities - Our lawyers continue to represent clients on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters and major litigation proceedings relating to trade and customs matters.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie fields an esteemed international trade practice in Mexico that is market-leading in its expertise in international trade and customs matters. The department's areas of particular activity include VAT and tariff matters, as well as contentious verification of origin issues. Baker McKenzie's impressive client roster includes key domestic and international players from sectors such as energy, manufacturing and the automotive industry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie is highly specialised in customs compliance mandates. The lawyers are accurate and up-to-date with regulatory changes and the government's strategies."
"They perform in alignment with high standards, and are very clear, patient, always on time, responsive and available."
"Baker McKenzie is highly specialised in customs compliance mandates. The lawyers are accurate and up-to-date with regulatory changes and the government's strategies."
"They perform in alignment with high standards, and are very clear, patient, always on time, responsive and available."
Notable Practitioners
Standout lawyer Adriana Ibarra Fernández handles a range of customs and international free trade mandates in Mexico, including advising clients on verifications of origin.
"Adriana Ibarra Fernández is an excellent professional who is always looking for the best solutions, thinking outside of the box."
"Her work is precise, clear and effective."
Partner José Hoyos-Robles acts on a range of international trade mandates, including export licences and import matters. He advises international clients from sectors including consumer products.
"José Hoyos-Robles deals with a lot of customs issues."
Ciudad Juárez-based department head Manuel Padrón wins praise from interviewees for his handling of customs mandates. He regularly advises companies within the IMMEX programme on their regulatory requirements.
"Manuel Padrón is a great point of contact. He has good communication skills."
Up-and-coming practitioner Andrea Dieguez-Orozco enters the rankings this year following market recognition for her activity in customs audits and anti-dumping investigations in the Mexican international trade space.
"Andrea Dieguez-Orozco digs into the details and always brings value to her clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Mexico
Members
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Head of Department
Andrea Dieguez-Orozco
Daniel Sanchez-Elizondo
Jorge Ambriz-Cuevas
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Financial Institutions
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Technology