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Baker McKenzie

Tax: Monterrey

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Baker McKenzie

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The Baker McKenzie Monterrey office is a leading provider of legal services, with more than 30 years of experience in national and international legal practice. We have been recognized by clients for our extensive focus on their business and have become a strategic part in the development of business opportunities for Mexico and Latin America. The Monterrey office is involved in complex and important transactions across a variety of industries including energy, manufacturing operations, banking and finance, mining, food & beverage, automotive and life sciences. Our office network offers local and foreign multinational companies with unequalled expertise and experience, locally and across the borders.

Key types of work include Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution/International and Domestic Arbitration, Labor, International Trade/WTO, Real Estate and Tax.

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Tax: Monterrey - Mexico

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie houses a respected full-service offering in Monterrey, which includes its real estate, labour and employment and tax practices. The department is sought after by key clients hailing from several industries including oil and gas, retail and automotive. The law firm boasts particular prowess in the employment field, frequently advising on collective bargaining matters and mass employee terminations. It also garners strong praise for its work in the taxation arena, representing clients in litigation, restructuring and audit mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Volvo on the establishment of a heavy truck manufacturing campus in Monterrey, including the acquisition and development of an industrial manufacturing facility and related investment arrangements.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie's high level of professionalism and tactical approach, together with its understanding of timing and sensitivities, are crucial in guiding every aspect of a matter and achieving highly favourable results.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alfonso Cortez-Fernández
    Band 1Alfonso Cortez-Fernández

    Alfonso Cortez-Fernández

    Front-running practitioner Alfonso Cortez-Fernández is based in Baker McKenzie's Monterrey office. He remains a well-recognised dispute resolution lawyer on matters arising in Monterrey, particularly in commercial litigation and arbitration.

    • Alfonso Cortez-Fernandez is distinguished by his professionalism, high level of technical expertise and ability to address complex matters from a practical, business-oriented perspective. He demonstrates sound judgement, rigour and attention to detail, inspiring confidence in the quality of his work.

      Tax: Monterrey respondentLatin America
    • Alfonso Cortez-Fernández is experienced, attentive and professional.

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  • Band 2Jorge Salazar Cebrián
    Band 2Jorge Salazar Cebrián

    Jorge Salazar Cebrián

    Solid partner Jorge Salazar Cebrián continues to receive effusive praise for his tax practice in Monterrey. He boasts notable activity in tax controversies, including audits and litigation against the tax authorities.

    • Jorge Salazar Cebrián is a lawyer who also thinks like a businessman, identifying commercial risks and opportunities that add value to discussions. He manages his team exceptionally well, ensuring projects are completed on time and to a high standard.

      Tax: Monterrey respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Juan Bernardo Garcia-Garza
    Band 2Juan Bernardo Garcia-Garza

    Juan Bernardo Garcia-Garza

    Monterrey-based partner Juan Bernardo Garcia-Garza enjoys strong market recognition for his real estate practice in Nuevo León, as well as nationally.

    • Juan Bernardo Garcia-Garza is an expert in real estate law and is engaged in the matters we entrust to him, which we greatly appreciate.

      Tax: Monterrey respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Gabriela Saucedo-Garza
    Band 3Gabriela Saucedo-Garza

    Gabriela Saucedo-Garza

    Solid partner Gabriela Saucedo-Garza continues to receive appreciation by market commentators for her work on real estate matters in Monterrey.

    • Gabriela Saucedo-Garza is an excellent lawyer. Her level of client service is very strong.

      Tax: Monterrey respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Ricardo Castro-Garza
    Band 3Ricardo Castro-Garza

    Ricardo Castro-Garza

    Well-regarded partner Ricardo Castro-Garza leads Baker McKenzie's labour and employment practice from the firm's Monterrey office. He is active across collective bargaining mandates and strategic employment planning matters.
  • Up and ComingHumberto Ruiz-Correa
    Up and ComingHumberto Ruiz-Correa

    Humberto Ruiz-Correa

    Up-and-coming partner Humberto Ruiz-Correa is noted by market onlookers for his labour and employment expertise in the Monterrey legal market.

    • Humberto Ruiz-Correa is an excellent lawyer with a notable practice in labour and employment.

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