Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda
Latin America Guide 2024
Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda
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About
Senior Partner: Eduardo Zepeda
Number of partners: 5
Number of other lawyers: 7
Non legal (trade) professionals: 8
Firm Overview:
Founded in 1967, the firm became Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda (VTZ) in 2011 after it incorporated its Guadalajara office. During the following years, the firm established a correspondent office in Monterrey and opened its own offices in Reynosa, Tijuana and León.
For the past 40 years, the firm has been at the forefront of matters related to WTO, USMCA, trade remedies, origin verification, IMMEX customs, regulatory and trade-related tax planning and litigation. The firm maintains a specialised and reduced boutique-like, practice that allows it to better address the specific needs of their clients, including foreign and domestic clients and governments.
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 30 years, including acting as counsel in over 50% of all trade remedies investigations to date, the development of the IMMEX legal framework and tax and security certification. Most importantly, partners provide a joint approach to matters submitted to the firm, where the experiences of all parties are placed at the client’s disposal.
Main Areas of Practice:
WTO/International Trade: 40%
Customs/IMMEX/Tax & Security Certification: 35%
Trade Related Tax Planning & Litigation:15%
Export Controls, Sanctions & Security/Regulatory: 10%
WTO/NAFTA/International Trade:
VTZ provides advisory and representation services on international trade negotiations, interpretation of trade agreements and acts as counsel to parties and Governments regarding trade remedy investigations (i.e., antidumping, subsidies and safeguards) and alternative dispute settlement mechanisms pursuant to USMCA and WTO Panels. The firm has participated in nearly one-third of all Mexican trade actions including the most important trade disputes, thereby rendering it as an indisputable leader in the field.
Customs/IMMEX/Tax & Security Certification:
VTZ represents importers and exporters in customs procedures, including audits, origin verifications, administrative challenges and compliance. The firm is retained by general and corporate firms in connection with due diligence customs compliance, especially in connection with maquiladora operations. The firm also advices in the intricacies of tax related matters in IMMEX operations and supply chain security programs, i.e. maquiladora.
Export Controls & Economic Sanctions:
VTZ offers advice with regard to operations governed by the Mexican Export Controls Directive as well as the four major regimes (Wassenaar, NSG, AG and MTCR). The firm represents clients before the relevant authorities and, when necessary, defends their interests. VTZ has participated in domestic and international fora; some in conjunction with the Mexican authorities.
Trade Related Tax Planning & Litigation:
Given the tax implications of most international trade operations, VTZ advises its clients in the planning and execution phases of tax planning. When necessary, relevant governmental determinations and penalties are contested.
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese.
Clients:
The firm has clients in the following sectors:
Steel and steel products, machinery and equipment, chemicals and minerals, electric and electronic appliances and components, ceramic and porcelain products, oil and petrochemicals, kitchenware and household appliances, textile and garments, children and infant products, food and food supplements, and consumer products.
CONTACTS:
WTO/NAFTA /International Trade: Adrián B Vázquez
Customs/IMMEX/Tax & Security Certification: Eduardo Zepeda, Adrian B Vazquez
Export Controls & Economic Sanctions/Regulatory: Adrian B Vazquez
Trade Related Tax Planning & Litigation: Eduardo González
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Provided by Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda
- Mexico CityMartín Mendalde 1755-P.B. Col. del Valle Deleg. Benito Juárez , Mexico City, Ciudad de México, Mexico, 03100
- Web: www.vtz.mx
- Tel: +52 55 5534 3636
- Fax: +52 55 5534 9195
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Articles, highlights and press releases
18 items provided by Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda
General Law of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
In our alert we commented on the tax implications of the new General Law on Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.
SUNSET AND ANNUAL REVIEW AGAINST CERAMIC TABLEWARE AND LOOSE CERAMIC PIECES FROM CHINA
Today, January 12th, 2024, the Mexican Ministry of Economy published The Ministry of Economy published the initiation of the administrative proceeding of the sunset review and the annual review of the antidumping duty imposed on imports of ceramic tableware and individual pieces of ceramic tableware
SUNSET AND ANNUAL REVIEW AGAINST CERAMIC TABLEWARE AND LOOSE CERAMIC PIECES FROM CHINA
Today, January 12th, 2024, the Mexican Ministry of Economy published The Ministry of Economy published the initiation of the administrative proceeding of the sunset review and the annual review of the antidumping duty imposed on imports of ceramic tableware and individual pieces of ceramic tableware
VTZ Opens Competition and Compliance Practice and Boosts its WTO team
VTZ announces the addition of two Partners and one Associate. Ivan Szymanski joins as partner and opens a competition and compliance practice area. Moreover, Miguel Ángel Martínez joins the international trade and customs practice with his experienced associate, Julian Luna.
VTZ Opens Competition and Compliance Practice and Boosts its WTO team
VTZ announces the addition of two Partners and one Associate. Ivan Szymanski joins as partner and opens a competition and compliance practice area. Moreover, Miguel Ángel Martínez joins the international trade and customs practice with his experienced associate, Julian Luna.
Antidumping final determination of triethanolamine from United States
On 27 January 2022, the final determination of the anti-dumping investigation on imports of triethanolamine from the United States of America, regardless of the country of origin, was published in Official Gazette. In this post we summarize the most relevant aspects of the final determination.
Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda | Alliott Global Alliance
Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda is a proud member of , an international alliance of independent accounting, law, and specialist firms. VTZ joined this international alliance in 2020, and we are the sole Mexican law firm member.
International Trade in Goods and Services in Mexico
VTZ contributed sections on International Trade in Mexico and Sale and Storage of Goods in Mexico to the guide by Thomson Reuters.
Antidumping Investigation regarding Polyester Textured Yarn from China and India
The Mexican Ministry of Economy published the final antidumping determination on polyester textured yarn from China and India. Companies represented by VTZ obteined favourable results.
Trade Continuity Agreement UK and Mexico
On June 1st, the Trade Continuity Agreement between the UK and Mexico was published in the Official Gazette. We share the highlights.
International Trade in Mexico: A Guide in Thomson Reuters
Adrian Vázquez and Emilio Arteaga contributed for the fourth time with Thomson Reuters Practical Law in the International Trade and Commercial Transactions Global Guide.
Our Jr. Partner, Emilio Arteaga, will participate in the online panel “The implications of a Hard Brexit in trade and business Mexico-United Kingdom”, which is co-organized by the British Chamber of Commerce in Mexico.
VTZ's Doing Business in Mexico Guide
VTZ has issued a Doing Business in Mexico guide for potential foreign investors that is oriented towards the manufacturing industry. The guide is available on our website, and it is divided into seven chapters, including international trade and policy for the manufacturing industry.
Adrián Vázquez Interviewed on USMCA.
A Mexican news outlet, Reforma, interviews Adrian Vázquez, VTZ managing partner, regarding USMCA's entry into force and the Labor Chapter.
VTZ appointed as Alliott Group's Exclusive Law Firm Member in Mexico
Alliott Group is an international alliance of Accountants and Lawyers with a presence in 70 countries, and Vázquez Tercero and Zepeda was accepted to this association in early 2020.
Thomson Reuters "International Trade in Goods and Services in Mexico" Guide
VTZ contributed with the Thomson Reuters guide on International Trade in Mexico, answering the Frequently Asked Questions. The topics that are addressed in the guide include recent trends, trade agreements, rules relating to the supply of services, etc.
Overhaul in the Mexican Food Labeling Rules: Frontal Warning Labels
On October 11th, 2019, the project that amends the Mexican Official Standard applicable to most food products was published. The changes entail new definitions, frontal warning labels, precautionary legends, prohibitions, and other mandatory rules. This piece highlights the main changes.
VTZ's "Trading Room": An Executive Newsletter about Mexico's Top Trade & Business News.
Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda (VTZ) prepares a weekly newsletter -The Trading Room- about trade and business news in Mexico. The newsletter is published on our website (www.vtz.mx/news) and social media each Friday, and we send it to our subscribers by email.
General Law of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
In our alert we commented on the tax implications of the new General Law on Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.
SUNSET AND ANNUAL REVIEW AGAINST CERAMIC TABLEWARE AND LOOSE CERAMIC PIECES FROM CHINA
Today, January 12th, 2024, the Mexican Ministry of Economy published The Ministry of Economy published the initiation of the administrative proceeding of the sunset review and the annual review of the antidumping duty imposed on imports of ceramic tableware and individual pieces of ceramic tableware
SUNSET AND ANNUAL REVIEW AGAINST CERAMIC TABLEWARE AND LOOSE CERAMIC PIECES FROM CHINA
Today, January 12th, 2024, the Mexican Ministry of Economy published The Ministry of Economy published the initiation of the administrative proceeding of the sunset review and the annual review of the antidumping duty imposed on imports of ceramic tableware and individual pieces of ceramic tableware
VTZ Opens Competition and Compliance Practice and Boosts its WTO team
VTZ announces the addition of two Partners and one Associate. Ivan Szymanski joins as partner and opens a competition and compliance practice area. Moreover, Miguel Ángel Martínez joins the international trade and customs practice with his experienced associate, Julian Luna.
VTZ Opens Competition and Compliance Practice and Boosts its WTO team
VTZ announces the addition of two Partners and one Associate. Ivan Szymanski joins as partner and opens a competition and compliance practice area. Moreover, Miguel Ángel Martínez joins the international trade and customs practice with his experienced associate, Julian Luna.
Antidumping final determination of triethanolamine from United States
On 27 January 2022, the final determination of the anti-dumping investigation on imports of triethanolamine from the United States of America, regardless of the country of origin, was published in Official Gazette. In this post we summarize the most relevant aspects of the final determination.
Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda | Alliott Global Alliance
Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda is a proud member of , an international alliance of independent accounting, law, and specialist firms. VTZ joined this international alliance in 2020, and we are the sole Mexican law firm member.
International Trade in Goods and Services in Mexico
VTZ contributed sections on International Trade in Mexico and Sale and Storage of Goods in Mexico to the guide by Thomson Reuters.
Antidumping Investigation regarding Polyester Textured Yarn from China and India
The Mexican Ministry of Economy published the final antidumping determination on polyester textured yarn from China and India. Companies represented by VTZ obteined favourable results.
Trade Continuity Agreement UK and Mexico
On June 1st, the Trade Continuity Agreement between the UK and Mexico was published in the Official Gazette. We share the highlights.
International Trade in Mexico: A Guide in Thomson Reuters
Adrian Vázquez and Emilio Arteaga contributed for the fourth time with Thomson Reuters Practical Law in the International Trade and Commercial Transactions Global Guide.
Our Jr. Partner, Emilio Arteaga, will participate in the online panel “The implications of a Hard Brexit in trade and business Mexico-United Kingdom”, which is co-organized by the British Chamber of Commerce in Mexico.
VTZ's Doing Business in Mexico Guide
VTZ has issued a Doing Business in Mexico guide for potential foreign investors that is oriented towards the manufacturing industry. The guide is available on our website, and it is divided into seven chapters, including international trade and policy for the manufacturing industry.
Adrián Vázquez Interviewed on USMCA.
A Mexican news outlet, Reforma, interviews Adrian Vázquez, VTZ managing partner, regarding USMCA's entry into force and the Labor Chapter.
VTZ appointed as Alliott Group's Exclusive Law Firm Member in Mexico
Alliott Group is an international alliance of Accountants and Lawyers with a presence in 70 countries, and Vázquez Tercero and Zepeda was accepted to this association in early 2020.
Thomson Reuters "International Trade in Goods and Services in Mexico" Guide
VTZ contributed with the Thomson Reuters guide on International Trade in Mexico, answering the Frequently Asked Questions. The topics that are addressed in the guide include recent trends, trade agreements, rules relating to the supply of services, etc.
Overhaul in the Mexican Food Labeling Rules: Frontal Warning Labels
On October 11th, 2019, the project that amends the Mexican Official Standard applicable to most food products was published. The changes entail new definitions, frontal warning labels, precautionary legends, prohibitions, and other mandatory rules. This piece highlights the main changes.
VTZ's "Trading Room": An Executive Newsletter about Mexico's Top Trade & Business News.
Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda (VTZ) prepares a weekly newsletter -The Trading Room- about trade and business news in Mexico. The newsletter is published on our website (www.vtz.mx/news) and social media each Friday, and we send it to our subscribers by email.