International Trade/WTO
Global Guide 2024 : Mexico
Band 1
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Mexico has a wide network of free trade agreements, which grant reciprocal preferential access to over forty countries in the North American, European, Latin America, Israeli and Japanese markets.
The practice has substantial expertise in antidumping, countervailing duty, safeguard investigations, USMCA law - including chapter 10 panel reviews- origin determinations, and advanced rulings. It advises clients on customs-related investigations, litigation, and/or proceedings conducted by Mexican authorities; and represents clients on matters related to IMMEX (maquiladora) and Prosec programs, free trade zones, private rulings, certificates of origin, customs audits, and origin audits.
In addition, the firm has substantial experience advising clients on how to reduce or eliminate market access barriers for goods and services under existing international trade agreements to which Mexico is a party.
Chambers Review
EC Rubio houses a market-leading international trade team that advises a stellar portfolio of clients from sectors including energy, manufacturing and consumer goods. With several offices across Mexico, the firm retains a stellar reputation in the market for its broad practice, covering matters such as IMMEX compliance and complex trade remedies matters, including anti-dumping investigations. EC Rubio is also sought out for its expertise on related contentious proceedings against the customs authorities.
Strengths
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"We choose to work with EC Rubio because they are very supportive, and offer a personalised service. They are always very focused and keep you up to date."
"They are highly experienced, proactive and supportive lawyers. They provide options and solutions appropriate for the business."
"We choose to work with EC Rubio because they are very supportive, and offer a personalised service. They are always very focused and keep you up to date."
"They are highly experienced, proactive and supportive lawyers. They provide options and solutions appropriate for the business."
Notable Practitioners
Acclaimed practitioner and department co-head Juan Carlos Partida Poblador is based in Mexico City and is particularly experienced advising both international and domestic clients on trade remedies issues. He boasts activity and capabilities in the Mexican intentional trade space.
"I have had great experiences working with Juan Carlos Partida Poblador. He always provides excellent guidance, and is very responsive. I trust him."
"He has lots of experience in the international trade legal market. He is a longstanding practitioner."
Felipe Mendoza Vidal is based in Ciudad Juárez and is recognised as particularly involved with clients from the maquiladora sector, advising them on all aspects of the IMMEX programme. He co-leads EC Rubio's international trade department and benefits from his remarkable expertise in tax and customs matters.
"Felipe Mendoza Vidal is a very strong lawyer who knows a lot about customs mandates."
Mexico City-based partner Eduardo David García has expertise assisting international clients with trade remedies, free trade agreement consulting and rules of origin matters.
"Eduardo David García is a very knowledgeable and active international trade lawyer."
Ciudad Juárez-based practitioner Fernando Holguin Casas co-heads the international trade department and is active in customs matters, audits and advice for companies in the IMMEX programme.
"Fernando Holguin Casas is responsive and practical, and provides comprehensive business-minded advice."
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Industries
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Aerospace, automotive and manufacturing