International Trade/WTO | Latin America

Baker McKenzie fields an esteemed international trade practice in Mexico that is market-leading in its expertise in international trade and customs matters. The department's areas of particular activity include VAT and tariff matters, as well as contentious verification of origin issues. The firm is also well-placed to advise on issues relating to the IMMEX programme. Baker McKenzie's impressive client roster includes key domestic and international players from sectors such as energy, manufacturing and the automotive industry.

EC Rubio houses a market-leading international trade team that advises a stellar portfolio of clients from sectors including energy, manufacturing and consumer goods. With several offices across Mexico, the firm retains a stellar reputation in the market for its broad practice, covering matters such as IMMEX compliance and complex trade remedies matters, including anti-dumping investigations. EC Rubio is also sought out for its expertise on related contentious proceedings against the customs authorities. Dalkopak and Electrolux count among the firm's new clients.

Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda is deeply revered 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. The department's new client wins include China Rubber Industry Association, Lanxi Boyuan Metal and Shandong Linglong Tyre.

Aguilar & Loera houses a noted practice that acts across a range of international trade mandates in Mexico, and has expertise spanning anti-dumping proceedings and free trade agreements. The legal team is experienced advising clients from sectors including metals, chemicals and the automotive sphere. Aguilar & Loera's new client wins include Argos Eléctrica, Renault and Química Anastacio.

Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cia possesses a respected international trade practice group in Mexico that boasts expertise across customs matters. The department gains particular praise for representing clients in customs disputes before the local tax authorities and also assists them with customs audits. The team provides additional capabilities advising on anti-dumping investigations. Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cia routinely acts for a number of major industrial clients, including car parts manufacturers.

Jáuregui y Del Valle possesses an experienced international trade team in Mexico that boasts expertise across contentious and non-contentious matters such as anti-dumping investigations, free trade agreement regulations and customs audits. The firm's client portfolio comprises domestic and international entities from sectors including manufacturing, food and agriculture.

Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster possesses a dynamic international trade team based in Guadalajara that is routinely called upon to handle contentious customs matters, including audits and administrative litigation, as well as tariff classification and compliance with customs and IMMEX regulations. Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster's client roster spans companies from the consumer products, energy and natural resources, and transportation fields.

Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri is a key full-service firm that boasts experience in a variety of international trade matters in Mexico. The practice group is praised for its handling of both customs matters and trade remedies, and often advises clients on customs compliance and consulting on free trade agreements. Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri's areas of activity include contentious matters. The firm's client roster includes notable international and domestic players from the maquiladora sector. Campari Group, Spradling Group and George Koch Sons count among the firm's new client wins.

Von Wobeser y Sierra has a well-established practice with experience in a range of international trade mandates. The team is often consulted by clients regarding the foreign trade aspects of establishing operations in Mexico, anti-dumping matters and customs compliance. The department's client roster encompasses sectors including consumer goods, manufacturing and automotive. Von Wobeser y Sierra's new clients include Fe Latin America and Rad Power Bikes.

Basham, Ringe y Correa boasts an active international trade and customs department in Mexico. The team possesses experience in handling customs audits and compliance, anti-dumping investigations and procedures, and rules of origin mandates. The department is normally found acting as counsel to companies from the manufacturing, food and beverages, and retail spheres.

Hogan Lovells fields an active international trade team that advises notable players from sectors including food and beverages, automotive and chemicals. The department enjoys capabilities handling a range of mandates spanning anti-dumping investigations, verifications of origin and customs issues. Hogan Lovells' new client additions include Kasai Mexicana.

RRH Consultores is a Mexico City-based boutique firm which specialises in international trade. The practice group has strong expertise in advising on free trade agreements such as the USMCA and CPTPP. RRH Consultores is routinely called upon by national and multinational organisations belonging to a diverse range of industries including life sciences, steel and tobacco, to advise on mandates such as anti-dumping investigations.