Tax: Controversy
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 2
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Our Firm provides tax advisory services in connection with the full range of activities of our clientele, including the design and implementation of tax efficient structures for the full-array of domestic and cross-border transactions, including, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets and lending.
Our tax team has ample experience in advising large multinational groups, as well as providing consultancy and estate-planning services to individuals. Our tax group has profound expertise across multiple industries and sectors, including oil and gas, and infrastructure.
In addition to tax advisory services, we handle tax controversy and tax litigation, and have been successfully involved in several high profile “bet the house” cases.
Our tax team includes leading prominent lawyers and accountants, thereby allowing our Firm to truly offer a full-service, ”one-stop-shop” solution when it comes to taxation.
Chambers Review
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez is a heavyweight transactional firm with a renowned tax practice group in Mexico. The law firm's accomplished bench of practitioners offers expertise across a variety of advisory and controversy mandates, standing out in the market for counselling clients on tax-efficient structures for big-ticket corporate and financial deals, and for its prowess in tax refund proceedings, audits and tax litigation. The legal tax division routinely works in tandem with the firm's strong M&A and financial services departments to assist a client roster spanning private equity firms and pension and investment funds in the real estate, energy and infrastructure sectors. Fresnillo counts among the department's new client wins.
Work Highlights
- Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez provided tax advisory services to General Atlantic on its investment in MAC Hospitals, which included tax due diligence procedures and structuring advice.
Strengths
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"Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez's team is very proactive, business oriented and always proposes interesting solutions to complex deals. The lawyers have strong expertise in Mexican tax issues."
"The lawyers at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez make a very strong team and can navigate the complex organisation of the Mexican tax authorities. They are very efficient and proactive."
"Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez's team is very proactive, business oriented and always proposes interesting solutions to complex deals. The lawyers have strong expertise in Mexican tax issues."
"The lawyers at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez make a very strong team and can navigate the complex organisation of the Mexican tax authorities. They are very efficient and proactive."
Notable Practitioners
Distinguished tax specialist Omar Zúñiga is held in high esteem by market commentators for his stellar expertise in tax advisory matters, including advice with regulatory and transactional issues in Mexico.
"Omar Zúñiga is very hands-on in tax structuring mandates. He offers effective communication, high-quality recommendations and can strategically understand the risks, as well as the pros and cons."
"Omar Zúñiga is an extraordinary partner who I love to work with. He is very attentive and makes sure to ask the necessary questions. He has a lot of experience in the Mexican tax environment."
Significant partner Jorge Correa Cervera is a specialist in tax advisory matters, boasting solid experience in tax structuring for capital market transactions in Mexico.
"Jorge Correa Cervera is a very good lawyer; it is easy for him to understand problems and he is precise in his solutions. He analyses matters in depth and we have a lot of confidence in him."
Noted partner Luis Vázquez Ruíz continues to receive a solid endorsement for his experience in contentious tax matters against Mexican authorities.
"Luis Vázquez Ruíz is very responsive and in tune with the SAT's expectations. He understands the key players and the tax landscape well."
Up-and-coming partner Eduardo Brandt continues to garner praise for his prowess in tax advisory issues in Mexico, particularly from a tax structuring perspective.
"Eduardo Brandt is an extremely good lawyer. He has excellent tax knowledge so we feel comfortable with his advice. He also measures the risks well and is very concise."
Up-and-coming practitioner Luis Salinas garners market commendation for his tax practice in Mexico, advising on contentious mandates such as litigation and audits.
"I am extremely pleased with Luis Salinas's expertise as well as the level of service he provides. Luis approaches things in a very thoughtful matter, taking into consideration the long term risks."
Associate-to-watch Susana Avalos Trujillo enters the rankings this year after being highlighted by market commentators for her presence in Mexico's non-contentious tax sphere.
"Susana Avalos Trujillo is very diligent, professional and intelligent. She responds to requests right away, showing her dedication and perfectionism."
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Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
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Luis Vázquez