About
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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.
Chambers Review
Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda is deeply respected 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.
Work Highlights
- Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda was retained by four Chinese exporters, one Indian exporter, and two importers to assist with an anti-dumping investigation on polyester textured fibres from China and India.
Strengths
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"Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda has supported our company in a wide array of international trade and customs matters, and their in-depth knowledge and experience in this space stand out."
"It is a boutique firm that only focuses on this area and they combine the legal with economic mindsets. The firm shows a creative angle for Mexican law and boasts WTO and NAFTA experience."
"Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda has supported our company in a wide array of international trade and customs matters, and their in-depth knowledge and experience in this space stand out."
"It is a boutique firm that only focuses on this area and they combine the legal with economic mindsets. The firm shows a creative angle for Mexican law and boasts WTO and NAFTA experience."
Notable Practitioners
Frontrunning partner Adrián Vázquez co-heads the firm's department boasting 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 has an impressive experience and expertise in dealing with trade remedy cases,"a market observer declares. Another commentator adds: "Adrián Vázquez is very professional in his work, very easy to work with and available. A very good lawyer."
Department co-head Eduardo Zepeda is regularly sought out by clients in relation to customs matters. The lawyer also benefits from experience assisting clients with maquiladora matters in Mexico.
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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