Areas of practice.

FOREIGN INVESTMENT

Advise on the structuring of our clients’ investment projects in order to comply with the Mexican Foreign Investment Laws and Regulations.

Procurement of the required waivers and/or approvals by the National Foreign Investment Commission.

Preparation and submission of the information and paper work requested by the National Foreign Investment Commission.

IMMIGRATION

Procurement of visas, working and residence permits for business visitors, employees and counsels of commercial clients, foreign investors, and their family members.

Assistance in obtaining a more favorable migration status.

Renewals and extensions of all kinds of migratory documents including residence.

INTERNATIONAL SALES

The firm advises international clients on how to sell into Mexico , including direct sales, or sales through franchising and distribution systems, and on how to secure and collect payments.

  • We assist our domestic clients in exporting and selling their products abroad.
  • Assistance in business negotiations.
  • Procurement of the required governmental and importation permits.
  • Preparation and drafting of all necessary legal documents and agreements.
  • Commercial Collections.
  • Supply of all legal and commercial information on debtor companies or prospective buyers.

INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

  • Registration of patents, trademarks and copyrights and necessary renewals.
  • Trademark search.
  • Transfers of intellectual property rights, patents and trademarks.
  • Administration of patents, trade names and trademarks.
  • Intellectual and Industrial Property Litigation.

INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION

  • Representation in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.
  • Selection of arbitration centers and arbitrators pursuant to the individual needs of each client.
  • Advise on the drafting of arbitration clauses and agreements with the purpose to effectively secure our clients’ interests prior to litigation.

LITIGATION

  • Litigation practice specializing in domestic and international commercial, civil and administrative litigation.
  • Appeals against court and government rulings and "Amparos".
  • The firm works hard to ensure the competent representation of our clients in litigation matters.

"MAQUILADORAS"

Solicitation of Maquiladora, Pitex, Altex, etc. and other import-export related permits with tax relief from the Ministry of Economy.

Advise and set up of the optimal Maquiladora structure, drafting of all necessary legal documents such as bailment and service agreements.

Procurement of importation and exportation permits.

Advise on how to deal with Maquiladora sector in connection with NAFTA new rules and other free trade agreements.

Application and interpretation of the article 303 of NAFTA.

Advise and representation in all labor related matters with special emphasis on the specific situation of Maquiladoras.

Advise and registration for PROSEC, Maquila.Sicex and Rule 8 th.