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Tax: Non-contentious - Mexico

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Garrigues possesses a well-regarded department that offers solid tax advisory expertise. Based in Mexico City and Monterrey, its legal team boasts strong capabilities advising on tax issues related to domestic and cross-border M&A deals, joint venture agreements and the establishment of operations in Mexico. Garrigues remains a popular choice for the design of tax-efficient structures as well as regulatory analysis. The department also possesses a tax controversy practice which work including administrative litigation, defence against the authority's tax assessments, tax audits and tax refund proceedings. The firm's clientele is drawn from the retail, automotive, hospitality, energy, and food and beverage spaces. During early 2025, Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri completed its merge with Garrigues.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ricardo León Santacruz
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Ricardo León Santacruz
2
Band 2

Monterrey-based lawyer and co-head of department Ricardo León Santacruz benefits from his solid experience assisting clients with the development of tax-efficient structures.

Ricardo León Santacruz is highly technical and a real business partner to us.

We receive excellent services from Ricardo León Santacruz, who is a very well-rounded lawyer.

Mariana Eguiarte Morett
3
Mariana Eguiarte Morett
3
Band 3

Mexico City-based department co-head Mariana Eguiarte Morett continues to attract particular praise for her experience in non-contentious tax mandates, such as tax structuring. She is admitted to practice in Mexico and New York.

Mariana Eguiarte Morett works well with clients and she has a lot of experience. She can anticipate what comes up in cross-border tax structuring matters and gets the job done efficiently.

Guillermo Villaseñor Tadeo
4
Guillermo Villaseñor Tadeo
4
Band 4
Mexico City-based partner Guillermo Villaseñor Tadeo co-leads the tax department, focusing his practice on significant contentious matters.

We are very happy with the service given by Guillermo Villaseñor Tadeo, who is an excellent lawyer. He always supports us and is proactive, sending us relevant information for our business.

4
Manuel Llaca
4
Band 4

Partner Manuel Llaca enjoys endorsement from market onlookers who praise his capabilities in the tax controversy arena in Mexico.

Manuel Llaca offers a very strong client service and is a lawyer with great expertise and knowledge.

U
Ricardo Fernández de Arellano
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming lawyer Ricardo Fernández de Arellano of Garrigues obtains recognition for his acumen in tax consultancy mandates in Mexico.

We have an excellent impression of Ricardo Fernández de Arellano; his work is very complete and was delivered on time.

Jorge Lopez
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Jorge Lopez enjoys market commendation for his experience in handling tax advisory matters in Mexico, especially those arising from transactional deals.

Jorge Lopez is a very good at handling cross-border tax issues. He is technical and keeps himself up to date with market trends.

Pedro Miranda
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Pedro Miranda joins the rankings this year upon attracting market recognition for his activity representing clients before the Mexican tax authority.

Pedro Miranda is a very analytical lawyer with a lot of technical knowledge and good numerical understanding.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Mariana Eguiarte Morett
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Mariana Eguiarte Morett
F
Foreign expert for USA
Tax: Controversy

Guillermo Villaseñor Tadeo
4
Guillermo Villaseñor Tadeo
4
Band 4
4
Manuel Llaca
4
Band 4
Pedro Miranda
Associates to watch
Tax: Non-contentious

Ricardo León Santacruz
2
Ricardo León Santacruz
2
Band 2
Mariana Eguiarte Morett
3
Mariana Eguiarte Morett
3
Band 3
U
Ricardo Fernández de Arellano
U
Up and Coming
Jorge Lopez
Associates to watch