Areas of practice.

MINING

Assistance in the preparation, processing and negotiation of exploration and exploitation of mining contracts.

Preparation of the underlying legal structure especially in the obtention of mining concessions.

Compliance with regulatory requirements, including environmental and agricultural "Ejido" rights.

Venture capital financing.

The firm maintains close contacts to the Federal Mining Authorities in Mexico City and mining engineers in order to provide our clients with a complete range of professional services in the mining area.

REAL ESTATE

Assistance to developers and investors interested in commercial, industrial or housing projects throughout the State.

Assistance to clients in the identification and assessment of sites, their acquisition and development.

Procurement of the necessary filings with the authorities.

Assistance in obtaining access to the required or desired utilities.

Preparation of the underlying legal structure, including subsequent lease and sales agreements.

"Bank Land Trust" structuring for border and coastal restricted zones.

Title search and analysis of prior land use.

Incorporation, structuring, preparation of articles of incorporation and by-laws of a Mexican Corporation able to acquire industrial or commercial land in the forbidden zone.

Incorporation, structuring, preparation of articles of incorporation and by-laws of the homeowners association.

SOCIAL SECURITY AND RETIREMENT FUND

Proceedings, negotiations and registrations before the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).

Structuring of employee benefit plans.

Consulting and advise on Ad-Hoc industrial activities.

TAXATION

• Corporate tax planning.
• Tax advice regarding the implications of acquisitions and divestments.
• Social Security tax and Worker Housing.
• Administrative appeals of tax rulings.
• Litigation before all tax courts.
• Transfer Pricing.

Tax planning for inbound and outbound sales and investment, including goods, technology and capital transfers.

Analysis of and assistance in obtaining maximum benefits from international tax treaties.

The firm works closely with recognized tax specialists in order to ensure the competent representation of its clients in all tax related matters.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

• Acquisition of permits and operational licenses, including "re-routing".
• Authorization of systems and equipment, related to international and domestic telephone, radio and telecommunication systems.
• Agency and representation agreements with national entities.

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Representation, counseling, negotiation and drafting of individual and collective labor agreements.

Representation, counseling and negotiation with labor unions.

Interpretation of and advise in the application of labor-related statutes, including all aspects of employment and labor laws.

The firm cooperates closely with labor experts with respect to the representation of our clients before Federal and State Conciliation and Arbitration Courts.

Representation and litigation practice in all labor related matters.