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Baker McKenzie

Tax: Controversy

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico


Baker McKenzie

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With over 70 lawyers, Baker McKenzie boasts the largest tax practice in the country, providing national coverage from five offices and supported by the firm’s international network. Sector focus includes but is not limited to, oil-and-gas, automotive, manufacturing and financial sectors. We are the counsel of choice in Mexico for oil & gas companies and service providers to the oil industry. The tax group had invested significant time and resources to enhance and reinforce our ability to serve the needs of operators and other service providers in light of the recent enactment of the Hydrocarbon Revenue Law, which has attracted high sophisticated work not only on tax planning, but also on the alternative dispute resolutions in this field.

The practice is been busy handling direct and indirect tax issues affecting companies operating in Mexico, such as the tax authorities’ new approach to BEPS in auditing taxpayers; permanent establishment and transfer pricing adjustments for foreign companies; maquila programmes; the tax implications of the energy reform legislation; and tax disputes. 

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Tax: Controversy - Mexico

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is a renowned firm with a global network that benefits from an experienced tax practice across advisory and contentious matters. The legal team is well versed in representing clients before the tax administration and ombudsman in Mexico. Baker McKenzie's tax lawyers are routinely sought out to assist with audits, tax deductions and refunds, boasting additional expertise in tax structuring for transactional work and regulatory tax reviews.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie's strengths lie in its blend of deep technical expertise and a strong strategic mindset. The firm seamlessly integrates local procedural requirements with international tax principles to deliver well-founded recommendations.

    Tax: Controversy respondentLatin America
  • Baker McKenzie's strength is twofold: a keen understanding of the business and of how regulations apply. This enables the firm to provide us with concise legal advice.

    Tax: Controversy respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jorge Narváez-Hasfura
    Band 3Jorge Narváez-Hasfura

    Jorge Narváez-Hasfura

    Mexico City-based partner Jorge Narváez-Hasfura advises clients on an array of non-contentious tax mandates. He is also adept at offering expert counselling on tax litigation.
    • Jorge Narváez-Hasfura has a masterful command of tax regulations and how they apply in practice to business operations. I feel fortunate to benefit from his legal mind and strategic vision.

      Tax: Controversy respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Luis C Carbajo-Martínez
    Band 3Luis C Carbajo-Martínez

    Luis C Carbajo-Martínez

    Solid partner Luis Carbajo-Martínez is active in non-contentious and tax controversy mandates in Mexico. Market commentators praise him for his expertise in tax issues affecting the maquila industry and energy-related tax controversies.

    • I find Luis Carbajo-Martínez very good to work with. He has extensive knowledge of tax matters.

      Tax: Controversy respondentLatin America
    • What sets Luis Carbajo-Martínez apart is his strategic vision and ability to frame complex tax issues within a broader legal and business context. I particularly value his experience in tax controversy matters.

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