Department profile
EC Rubio

International Trade/WTO

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


EC Rubio

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Provided by EC Rubio

Type of Work Handled

EC Rubio advises on complex international trade and customs matters, including anti‑dumping and countervailing duty investigations, safeguard measures, USMCA/Chapter 10 panel reviews, origin determinations, IMMEX and PROSEC compliance, customs audits, and market‑access strategies under Mexico’s extensive network of trade agreements.

The team also handles highly technical contentious proceedings involving customs authorities.

Categories of Clients

The firm serves a stellar portfolio of multinational companies in energy, manufacturing, and consumer goods, consistently recognized by Chambers as core industries for the practice.

It also regularly supports U.S., European, and Asian corporations requiring coordinated cross‑border trade, customs and regulatory strategies.

Recent Work Highlights

EC Rubio advised Foxconn on nearshoring investment, trade structures, and a joint Mexico–USA customs clearance for a 300‑acre manufacturing site—an example of the firm’s leadership in cross‑border trade operations and industrial expansion.

Specialisations

A Band 1 practice for 18 consecutive years, EC Rubio specializes in trade remedies, customs compliance, IMMEX/maquiladora operations, and advanced regulatory strategies for companies navigating Mexico’s trade framework.

Industries (5)

  • aerospace
  • manufacturing
  • consumer goods
  • automotive
  • high‑tech manufacturing

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

International Trade/WTO - Mexico

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

EC Rubio houses a market-leading international trade team that advises a stellar portfolio of clients from sectors including energy, manufacturing and consumer goods. With several offices across Mexico, the firm retains a stellar reputation in the market for its broad practice, covering matters such as IMMEX compliance and complex trade remedies matters, including anti-dumping investigations. EC Rubio is also sought out for its expertise on related contentious proceedings against the customs authorities.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • EC Rubio advised Foxconn on nearshoring investment, trade structures and on a joint Mexico–USA customs clearance for a 300-acre manufacturing site.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • EC Rubio provides an excellent service from the get-go. The lawyers' responses to any request are immediate and well founded on the legal and regulatory framework in Mexico.

    International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America
  • EC Rubio provides excellent service, with a truly personalised attention focused on our needs as clients. They give legal support and also provide alternative solutions.

    International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Juan Carlos Partida Poblador
    Band 1Juan Carlos Partida Poblador

    Juan Carlos Partida Poblador

    Acclaimed practitioner and department co-head Juan Carlos Partida Poblador is based in Mexico City and is particularly experienced advising both international and domestic clients on trade remedies issues. He boasts activity and capabilities in the Mexican international trade space.

    • Juan Carlos Partida Poblador is an excellent and highly active lawyer who is one of the best for anti-dumping cases.

      International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America
    • Juan Carlos Partida Poblador is a great lawyer who is highly recognised in trade remedies mandates.

      International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Felipe Mendoza Vidal
    Band 3Felipe Mendoza Vidal

    Felipe Mendoza Vidal

    Felipe Mendoza-Vidal is based in Ciudad Juárez and is recognised as particularly involved with clients from the maquiladora sector, advising them on all aspects of the IMMEX programme. He co-leads EC Rubio's international trade department and benefits from his remarkable expertise in tax and customs matters.

    • Felipe Mendoza Vidal is very helpful when tending to any requests we have.

      International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Fernando Holguin Casas
    Band 3Fernando Holguin Casas

    Fernando Holguin Casas

    Ciudad Juárez-based practitioner Fernando Holguin-Casas co-heads the international trade department and is active in customs matters, audits and advice for companies in the IMMEX programme.

    • Fernando Holguin Casas is a great lawyer who is easy to work with.

      International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at EC Rubio (3)

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