Tax: Controversy
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
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Provided by Basham, Ringe y Correa S.C.
General Overview
Tax
Every business plan or model must comply with domestic and international tax provisions. For this reason, Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. assists our clients in meeting their tax obligations, under the Law.
Aware of our clients’ concerns regarding the frequent amendments to tax provisions, Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. offers a wide range of tax planning services to maximize the efficiency of their transactions.
Accordingly, we relentlessly strive to find synergies between our clients’ business plans or models and the tax provisions. We know every clients expects objective advice, sound strategies and commitment from their advisors. For this reason, we offer comprehensive and innovative tax solutions.
In light of the level success Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. has achieved in Mexican courts. The Firm is very highly regarded among public officials, including, judges and justices from the Supreme Court.
Our tax attorneys have pursued graduate tax studies in domestic and foreign universities. Likewise, they actively participate in domestic and foreign professional associations. This blend of academic and practical experience makes them true leaders in the market.
Basham’s leadership in taxation is widely spread both nationally and internationally. For example, in 2010, the firm was recognized in the tax area as the "Best Tax Litigation Firm in Mexico" by the International Tax Review.
Chambers Review
Basham, Ringe y Correa is a distinguished full-service law firm in Mexico boasting a solid tax department. The legal team is particularly adept at assisting both domestic and international clients with controversial matters arising from the Mexican tax authorities, including audits and administrative litigation. Basham, Ringe y Correa is also well equipped to handle advisory mandates, such as tax structuring design for corporate transactions and day-to-day tax advice.
Work Highlights
- Basham, Ringe y Correa provided Estafeta Mexicana with a legal strategy intended to mitigate any risk before the tax authority, as well as a legal defence strategy against a possible tax assessment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The service by Basham, Ringe y Correa is always excellent and exceeds our expectations. They count with experts in the tax field who always assess the business impacts of our issues."
"The service by Basham, Ringe y Correa is always excellent and exceeds our expectations. They count with experts in the tax field who always assess the business impacts of our issues."
Notable Practitioners
Alejandro Barrera Fernández benefits from his solid experience in assisting clients with both contentious and non-contentious tax matters in Mexico.
"Alejandro Barrera Fernández is an excellent lawyer and person. He is very sensitive to the needs of the business, provides a variety of options to complex problems and has great commercial awareness."
Partner Gerardo Nieto is highlighted as an expert in the tax controversy ambit in Mexico. He is frequently instructed by clients to assist with audits, appeals and VAT refund matters.
"Gerardo Nieto is a highly committed lawyer who is deserving of recognition, as he handles significant tax litigation matters in Mexico."
Mexico City-based partner Gil Zenteno García co-heads the firm's tax department and maintains a solid reputation as a tax controversy practitioner.
"Gil Zenteno García is a tax expert who is always aiming to give the best service to his clients."
Up-and-coming partner Francisco Matus continues to garner support from market commentators for his prowess in providing tax advisory and regulatory counselling on the legal tax framework, whilst also receiving endorsement for his tax controversy practice in Mexico.
"Francisco Matus is an outstanding expert in Mexican taxes. I am impressed by his capability to understand every matter and create the best solution aligned to our principles and goals."
Ranked Lawyers at
Basham, Ringe y Correa S.C.
Mexico
Members
Provided by Basham, Ringe y Correa S.C.
Clients
Provided by Basham, Ringe y Correa S.C.
Aerovías de México, S. A. de C.V.
Coca Cola Export Corporation
Colgate Palmolive, S. A. de C. V.
Desarrollos Mineros San Luis, S. A. de C.V.
Goldcorp, Inc
Herbalife Inc
Minera Peñasquito, S. A. de C.V.
Petrolink Services Inc
Sumitomo de México, S. A. de C.V
Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V.
Industries
Provided by Basham, Ringe y Correa S.C.
Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Telecommunications