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Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda (VTZ) has been for more than 40 years at the forefront of economic law, international trade and customs matters in Mexico, including active participation in Mexico's accession to GATT in 1986.

For the past decades, VTZ has been a leader in matters related to WTO, NAFTA, trade remedies, IMMEX, customs verifications, regulatory and tax related litigation.

The firm is best known for its Antidumping, Trade Policy and Customs practices, and has actively participated in the most important trade investigations and policy development for the past thirty years, including acting as host to an international conference on WTO20, the development of IMMEX legal framework and Authorized Economic Operators certification.

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International Trade/WTO - Mexico

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda is deeply revered for its prowess in anti-dumping investigations and countervailing duties. The Mexico City-based team boasts further expertise in customs compliance and verifications of origin. The international trade practice group continues to serve an impressive roster of domestic and international clients encompassing such sectors as metals, manufacturing and consumer goods. Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda remains a first port of call for clients from Asian markets exporting goods to the Mexican market. The department's new client wins include China Rubber Industry Association, Lanxi Boyuan Metal and Shandong Linglong Tyre.

Work Highlights

  • Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda represented a series of companies acting as exporters and importers in an anti-dumping investigation launched by the Ministry of Economy in relation to the importation of radial tires to Mexico.

Strengths

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Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda understands nuances and is very thorough in addressing the various complex issues at play. The quality of their services is first rate, as is their responsiveness.

International Trade/WTO respondent
Latin America

Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda is extremely knowledgeable and helpful when dealing with the Mexican customs authority. They always respond in a timely fashion and comply with deadlines.

International Trade/WTO respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Adrián B Vázquez
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Adrián B Vázquez
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Band 1
Pre-eminent partner Adrián Vázquez co-heads the firm's department, and boasts a longstanding track record in the Mexican international trade space. He frequently advises clients on the impact of free trade agreements on their operations in Mexico.

Adrián Vázquez is our first point of contact. He is very professional, easy to talk to, always available and very experienced.

Adrián Vázquez is an excellent and experienced lawyer who is very good at grasping the economic and business implications of a case.

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Eduardo Zepeda
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Eduardo Zepeda
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Band 4
Department co-head Eduardo Zepeda is regularly sought out by clients in relation to customs matters. He benefits from his experience assisting clients with maquiladora matters in Mexico.

Eduardo Zepeda is a great expert in maquiladoras; he is very experienced, so we look for his advice on highly complex work.

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Emilio Arteaga Vázquez
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Emilio Arteaga Vázquez
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Up and Coming
Up-and-coming partner Emilio Arteaga Vázquez continues to obtain praise for his activity in international trade matters in Mexico, such as anti-dumping investigations.

Emilio Arteaga Vázquez provides excellent results, is highly responsive and pleasant to work with.

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Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda

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International Trade/WTO
Adrián B Vázquez
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Adrián B Vázquez
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Band 1
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Eduardo Zepeda
4
Eduardo Zepeda
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Band 4
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Emilio Arteaga Vázquez
U
Emilio Arteaga Vázquez
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Alejandro Martinez

Eduardo Gonzalez

Emilio Arteaga

Industries

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Agricultural Goods

Chemical and Minerals

Children and Infant Products

Consumer Products

Electric and Electronic Appliances and Components

Food and Food Supplements

IMMEX or Maquiladora Industry

Kitchenware and Household Appliances

Machinery and Equipment

Oil & Gas

Steel products

Textiles, Garments and Footwear