Department profile
Galicia Abogados, S.C.

Tax: Non-contentious

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Galicia Abogados, S.C.

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About

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Our tax team offers specialized services across a broad range of tax-related matters, including consulting, controversy, and litigation. We are the only leading firm in Mexico with a dedicated Wealth Management & Private Wealth practice.

In light of the growing diversity and complexity of business structures and transactions across all areas of economic activity, our tax consulting services focus on the development and implementation of innovative legal strategies aimed at minimizing our clients’ tax exposure. Leveraging our in-depth knowledge of the Mexican tax system, international tax treaties, and their related implications, we help enhance our clients’ efficiency and profitability.

Our tax practice works closely with our M&A, capital markets, and other practice areas to deliver fully integrated advice, structuring transactions in a manner that best aligns with our clients’ objectives and business goals.

We advise clients on tax matters arising from their day-to-day operations, as well as on corporate restructurings involving mergers, spin-offs, and other corporate actions that enable efficient business operations, always in full compliance with Mexican tax laws and obligations.

Recognizing that tax controversies may arise, Galicia has strengthened and expanded its tax services to offer cutting-edge capabilities for the prevention and effective resolution of complex tax disputes.

Industries (6)

  • M&A
  • Private Equity
  • Capital Markets
  • Project Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Energy

Chambers Review

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Tax: Non-contentious - Mexico

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Galicia Abogados is a renowned Mexican firm boasting a solid tax advisory and controversy department. Based in Mexico City and Monterrey, the legal team brings recognised experience in the tax component of corporate and financial matters to bear on the design of efficient tax structures. The department is also noted for its experience handling tax controversies such as tax refund claims, administrative appeals and tax audits.

Strengths

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  • The Galicia team are distinguished for their quality, attention, efficiency and availability, along with their extensive knowledge of tax issues in Mexico.

    Tax: Non-contentious respondentGlobal
  • Galicia Abogados focuses its advice on finding viable, technical and timely tax solutions. The team interact with us in a professional manner, and the follow-up to our matters is constant.

    Tax: Non-contentious respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Federico Scheffler
    Band 3Federico Scheffler

    Federico Scheffler

    Noted partner Federico Scheffler continues to garner solid recognition for his expertise in the tax advisory arena both in Mexico and internationally.
    • Federico Scheffler offers a good level of detail in his advice, as well as deep and extensive tax knowledge and high availability.

      Tax: Non-contentious respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Gabriela Pellón Martínez
    Band 3Gabriela Pellón Martínez

    Gabriela Pellón Martínez

    Based in Mexico City, partner Gabriela Pellón Martínez benefits from her solid expertise in assisting with tax structuring matters pertaining to transactions in Mexico.
    • Gabriela Pellón Martínez is a very committed tax lawyer. She is a great support to me and my company.

      Tax: Non-contentious respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Denise Lester N.
    Band 4Denise Lester N.

    Denise Lester N.

    Partner Denise Lester continues to garner market appreciation for her expertise in tax controversy mandates in Mexico.

    • Denise Lester is an efficient, available, widely knowledgeable and skilful tax lawyer in Mexico.

      Tax: Non-contentious respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Edson Uribe
    Band 4Edson Uribe

    Edson Uribe

    Respected lawyer Edson Uribe continues obtaining endorsement for his activity in Mexico's tax controversy sphere. He benefits from his previous experience working for PRODECON.

    • Edson Uribe has a mastery of the tax area in Mexico. He is in touch not just with what's happening today but with what is coming down the road.

      Tax: Non-contentious respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Eduardo Michán Escobar
    Band 4Eduardo Michán Escobar

    Eduardo Michán Escobar

    Experienced partner Eduardo Michán Escobar continues to be active on non-contentious tax matters, such as tax aspects of corporate structuring.

    • Eduardo Michán Escobar offers concrete solutions and risk analyses for decision-making processes.

      Tax: Non-contentious respondentGlobal
  • Associates to watchSebastián Ayza
    Associates to watchSebastián Ayza

    Sebastián Ayza

    Associate-to-watch Sebastián Ayza continues to receive appreciation for his non-contentious tax practice in Mexico.

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