Francisco Carbajal

Tax - Tax - Litigation Wealth Planning

Francisco is a highly regarded lawyer with more than 20 years of experience advising Mexican and foreign clients on tax consulting matters, involving cross-border acquisitions, restructures, mergers, and divestments in industries such as real estate, energy, telecommunications, fintech, tourism, food & beverages, consumer, and financial.

He also has extensive experience in tax controversy and litigation, having represented several Mexican and international companies in tax audits and litigations before the Mexican tax authorities. His expertise extends to wealth planning advisory, including enforcement of international treaties and implementation of national and foreign structures for residents in Mexico and abroad.

Before joining SMPS Legal, Francisco’s professional practice was developed in important international law firms.

- International Fiscal Association (IFA México)

- International Bar Association (IBA)

- Tax Residency of Companies in Mexico – Thomson Reuters

- Blockchain como alternativa para desincentivar la evasión fiscal – LexLatin

Advises Mexican and international companies across multiple industries, with a strong focus on cross-border transactions, tax planning, and dispute resolution.

Motivated by achieving success alongside his clients, Francisco is recognized as a trusted advisor who seeks to obtain in-depth understanding of all business aspects.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)

Law Degree

2002 - 2006

Universidad Panamericana

LL.M. in Tax Law

2008 - 2010

Recommended Lawyer

Legal 500 Latin America 2025

2025

Ranked Lawyer

Chambers Latin America 2025 (Tax)

Ranked Lawyer

Chambers Global 2025 (Tax)

Notable Practitioner

ITR World Tax 2024

2024