Denise Lester N.

Practice Areas

Tax Controversy

Career

Denise is highly committed to jurisdictional processes , her professional development, and that of her team. She has over 20 years of experience specializing in strategic tax litigation, becoming an expert in complex proceedings before tax authorities and Procuraduría de la Defensa del Contribuyente (Prodecon).

As the leader of this practice, Denise has been able to reverse criteria the previously shaped jurisprudence. She has analyzed issues ranging from procedures carried out by tax authorities, such as the temporary restriction of digital seals to the filing of means of defense, which established precedents that have served as guidelines for the resolution of new cases, as well as for the interpretation and application of tax provisions and international treaties.

She has developed excellent relationships with tax authorities. This allows her to expedite administrative and litigious processes, creating legal benefits and added value for the Firm’s clients. Denise has advised high profile clients, including Tata Consultancy, Grupo Femsa (Coca-Cola), Blue Marine, and others. She always seeks the best solutions to meet client needs and accompanies them throughout each stage of any process, including client’s whose cases ascend to the Supreme Court of Justice.

Denise has been deeply involved in Pro Bono work and has overseen several major litigations that challenge reforms detrimental to women lawyers.

In addition, she has written several articles on tax litigation, addressing the analysis of jurisprudential criteria and unconstitutionality. She has also participated in seminars, such as International Fiscal Association’s (IFA) International Treaties.

Denise graduated from her professional studies with honors and continues to demonstrate the same discipline and passion in her daily work.