Tax

Basham, Ringe y Correa is a distinguished full-service firm in Mexico that boasts a solid tax department. The team is particularly adept at assisting both domestic and international clients with controversy matters arising with the Mexican tax authorities, including audits and administrative litigation. It is also well equipped to handle advisory mandates, advising on the design of tax structures for corporate transactions and providing day-to-day tax advice to clients.

Alejandro Barrera Fernández benefits from solid experience in assisting clients with both contentious and non-contentious tax matters in Mexico. One impressed client reports: "Alejandro Barrera Fernández is very good in the tax area; I would recommend him." A peer adds: "He is a very good lawyer and handles cases for big clients in this area. He is great in the technical sense and easy to deal with."

Department co-head Gerardo Nieto is highlighted as an expert in the tax controversy ambit in Mexico. Market commentators endorse his practice in this field, with one peer saying: "Gerardo Nieto is a senior team member and his work in tax controversy matters is solid." He is frequently instructed by clients to assist with audits, appeals and VAT refund matters.

Partner Gil Zenteno García co-heads the firm's tax department and maintains a solid reputation as a tax controversy practitioner. Peers attest to his visibility in this sphere and endorse his practice by describing him as "a good tax litigator" and a "very capable lawyer." Gil Zenteno García is regularly sought out by clients to advise on audits and appeals before the tax authorities in Mexico.