Career
Mario Barrera focuses his practice on domestic and cross-border tax advisory, planning, and strategy. He represents clients before tax authorities in tax examinations, administrative appeals, settlements, and mutual agreement procedures. Mr. Barrera also has broad experience handling tax treaties, transfer pricing matters, and corporate reorganizations. He has authored numerous papers for specialized journals, including Tax Notes International, Puntos Finos, IDC, and Practical Mexican Tax Strategies, and is a frequent speaker and lecturer on tax law.
He holds a JD degree summa cum laude from Universidad de las Americas, an LL M in taxation degree summa cum laude from Universidad Panamericana, and successfully undertook Harvard Law School’s International Tax Program of study.
Professional Memberships
Advisory Board, Thomson Reuters, 2023
Asociación Nacional de Abogados de Empresa A.C.
Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados A.C., Tax Subcommittee of the Fiscal Commission, Coordinator
Club Harvard de México A.C.
Colegio Nacional de Economistas A.C., Transfer Pricing Committee
International Fiscal Association
Harvard Law School Student Association A.C.
Cámara Franco Mexicana de Comercio e Industria A.C.; Board of Directors, 2021-2023; Legal and Tax Committee, Co-Chair, 2015-2017
Colegio de Contadores Públicos de México A.C., Transfer Pricing Committee