Alexis Michel

Practice Areas

Alexis Michel has focused his practice not only on the compliance of obligations in matters of customs and foreign trade, but also on aiding, through the enforcement of administrative instruments that Mexican authorities have implemented, and identifying and developing areas with opportunities for expansion for his clients. Alexis specializes in tariff classification, customs valuation, implementation of free trade agreements, origin verifications, criteria confirmation and certifications before different authorities, as well as the development of foreign trade development programs such as Maquila, Sector Promotion and Drawback.

Likewise, he has extensive experience in performing internal audits to verify compliance with the obligations arising from foreign trade transactions. He has represented clients before the different tax and customs authorities in audits, administrative proceedings and contesting of resolutions derived therefrom. Furthermore, he has developed a successful practice in matters of international commerce unfair trade practices such as antidumping and subventions.

Career

Before founding A.Michel, Alexis was part of SMPS Legal, Natera y Espinoza, S.C., Trón y Natera, S.C., White & Case LLP and Jauregui, Navarrete, Nader y Rojas, S.C., accruing more than 20 years of experience.

Professional Memberships

Alexis is the former Head of the Foreign Trade Commission of the Mexican Bar Association (Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados, A.C.), is an active member of the American Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the International Chamber of Commerce.

Languages Spoken

English and Spanish.

Education