Tax: Controversy
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 3
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Provided by Baker McKenzie
With over 70 lawyers, Baker McKenzie boasts the largest tax practice in the country, providing national coverage from five offices and supported by the firm’s international network. Sector focus includes but is not limited to, oil-and-gas, automotive, manufacturing and financial sectors. We are the counsel of choice in Mexico for oil & gas companies and service providers to the oil industry. The tax group had invested significant time and resources to enhance and reinforce our ability to serve the needs of operators and other service providers in light of the recent enactment of the Hydrocarbon Revenue Law, which has attracted high sophisticated work not only on tax planning, but also on the alternative dispute resolutions in this field.
The practice is been busy handling direct and indirect tax issues affecting companies operating in Mexico, such as the tax authorities’ new approach to BEPS in auditing taxpayers; permanent establishment and transfer pricing adjustments for foreign companies; maquila programmes; the tax implications of the energy reform legislation; and tax disputes.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is a renowned firm with a global network that benefits from an experienced tax practice across advisory and contentious matters. The legal team is well versed in representing clients before the tax administration and ombudsman in Mexico. Baker McKenzie's tax lawyers are routinely sought out to assist with audits, tax deductions and refunds, boasting additional expertise in tax structuring for transactional work and regulatory tax reviews.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie's team work very well together and are highly responsive. The lawyers are quick at understanding issues and assign the best partners and associates to our matters."
"Baker McKenzie is a firm with strong knowledge of legal tax matters and its lawyers have supported our company to succeed in various tax audits."
"Baker McKenzie's team work very well together and are highly responsive. The lawyers are quick at understanding issues and assign the best partners and associates to our matters."
"Baker McKenzie is a firm with strong knowledge of legal tax matters and its lawyers have supported our company to succeed in various tax audits."
Notable Practitioners
Solid partner Luis Carbajo-Martínez is active in non-contentious tax mandates in Mexico. Market commentators praise him for his expertise in tax issues affecting the maquila industry in Mexico.
"Luis Carbajo-Martínez understands our industry and the needs of our business as well as our risks, thanks to his many years of experience."
Mexico City-based partner Jorge Narváez-Hasfura advises clients on an array of non-contentious tax mandates. He is also adept at offering expert counselling on tax litigation.
"Jorge Narváez-Hasfurais very aware of the latest PRODECON procedures when negotiating with the tax authorities. He understands the political environment and how it affects audits and controversies."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Mexico
Members
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Daniel Chavez-Angeles
Diana Juarez-Martinez
Eduardo Méndez-Ojeda
Elizabeth Gonzalez Gasca
Graco Sáenz
Héctor Reyes-Freaner
Jorge J. Salazar-Cebrian
Juan Carlos Valles Zavala
Luis Adrián Jiménez Robles
Head of Department
Roberto Cardona-Zapata
Roxana Gómez-Orta