Garrigues, Tax | Chambers Latin America Profile

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Tax: Non-contentious - Mexico

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 whose work includes 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.

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Work Highlights

Garrigues advised Máquinas Diesel on the tax implications and structuring of a USD100 million unsecured note purchase agreement with Prudential.

Strengths

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The Garrigues team are experienced, knowledgeable and flexible, with a willingness to understand the client's context.

Tax: Non-contentious respondent
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Garrigues offers innovative solutions that create space to negotiate with the tax authority and reach satisfactory agreements.

Tax: Non-contentious respondent
Latin America

The Garrigues team are experienced, knowledgeable and flexible, with a willingness to understand the client's context.

Tax: Non-contentious respondent
Latin America

Garrigues offers innovative solutions that create space to negotiate with the tax authority and reach satisfactory agreements.

Tax: Non-contentious respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Mariana Eguiarte Morett

Band 2

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.

Mariana Eguiarte Morett is attentive and very detailed in her analysis, which gives us confidence.

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Ricardo León Santacruz

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 a very attentive and highly responsive tax lawyer in Mexico.

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Guillermo Villaseñor Tadeo

Band 4

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

Guillermo Villaseñor Tadeo is very responsive, practical and diplomatic with the authorities. He is very proactive as he is always one step ahead.

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Jorge Lopez

Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner 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 skilled lawyer with strong dedication to us, which is evident in his performance and deliverables.

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Ricardo Fernández de Arellano

Up and Coming

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

Ricardo Fernández de Arellano is always responsive. He stays on top of the process and provides a personalised service.

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Pedro Miranda

Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Pedro Miranda continues to attract market recognition for his activity representing clients before the Mexican tax authority.

Pedro Miranda's deep knowledge of legal issues and his experience in litigation are key elements in the success of the tax matters in which the firm supports us.

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