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EC Rubio

International Trade/WTO

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


EC Rubio

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EC Rubio’s International Trade practice is widely recognized as one of Mexico’s leading trade law practices, advising multinational corporations, foreign investors, manufacturers, exporters, and domestic companies on complex customs, foreign trade, and regulatory matters. With more than 50 years of experience, the team provides strategic counsel across Mexico’s key manufacturing and export hubs, supporting sophisticated cross-border operations and supply chains.

The practice has developed particular strength in IMMEX and export manufacturing programs, customs audits, rules of origin, USMCA compliance, VAT and IEPS certifications, trade compliance, and trade remedies, including antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard proceedings. The team regularly represents clients before Mexican customs and trade authorities in significant administrative and judicial matters.

EC Rubio also advises on nearshoring projects, manufacturing relocations, market entry strategies, shelter operations, customs planning, and supply chain optimization. The group works closely with companies in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, technology, chemicals, industrial manufacturing, and consumer products industries. By combining technical excellence with a practical business-oriented approach, the team helps clients navigate regulatory challenges, capitalize on treaty benefits, mitigate compliance risks, and strengthen their international operations throughout North America and beyond.

Clients (26)

  • Foxconn
  • TE Connectivity
  • TS-Tech
  • CommScope
  • Regal Rexnord Corporation
  • Avery Dennison
  • Electrolux
  • HNI Corporation
  • Indorama Ventures Polymers Mexico
  • Alpek Polyester México
  • Mexichem Derivados
  • Mexichem Resinas Vinílicas
  • Agrogen
  • Foxconn
  • TE Connectivity
  • TS-Tech
  • CommScope
  • Regal Rexnord Corporation
  • Avery Dennison
  • Electrolux
  • HNI Corporation
  • Indorama Ventures Polymers Mexico
  • Alpek Polyester México
  • Mexichem Derivados
  • Mexichem Resinas Vinílicas
  • Agrogen

Industries (29)

  • aerospace
  • manufacturing
  • consumer goods
  • automotive
  • high‑tech manufacturing
  • Electronics
  • Technology
  • Industrial Products
  • Chemicals
  • Petrochemicals
  • Consumer Products
  • Telecommunications
  • Home Appliances
  • Energy
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Food & Beverage
  • Export Manufacturing (IMMEX)
  • Electronics
  • Technology
  • Industrial Products
  • Chemicals
  • Petrochemicals
  • Consumer Products
  • Telecommunications
  • Home Appliances
  • Energy
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Food & Beverage
  • Export Manufacturing (IMMEX)

Chambers Review

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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

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

Strengths

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  • 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

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  • 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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