Manuel Padrón
Latin America Guide 2025
Band 4 : International Trade/WTO
Band 4
About
Provided by Manuel Padrón
Practice Areas
Manuel Padron Castillo has been practicing with Baker McKenzie since 1992. He has been Coordinator of the International Commercial & Trade Group in Ciudad Juarez; as well as Regional Coordinator for Latin America in the International Trade Group, and member of the Steering Committee of the global initiative focused on the automotive industry.
Manuel Padron has experience in servicing the maquiladora industry in all matters related to business planning and compliance. He has concentrated his practice in representing foregoing investors with operations in Mexico.
He has written several articles related to manufacturing in Mexico and has given several conferences organized by various associations.
He has written several articles related to manufacturing in Mexico and has given several conferences organized by various associations.
Professional Memberships
National Association of Corporate Lawyers (ANADE)
Publications
Author of the Mexico chapter of the book "A WTO Guide for Global Business", published by Cameron May International Law & Policy.
Co-author of the chapters on Mexican Legal System, Customs Law and Commercial Contracts of the book "Doing Business in Mexico" published by Juris. Publishing Inc. in 2001.
Speaker and panelist at Mexico foreign investment and foreign trade seminars and conferences organized by various associations.
Author y coauthor of multiple bulletins and articles for clients of Baker McKenzie.
Chambers Review
Latin America
Ciudad Juárez-based department head Manuel Padrón wins praise from interviewees for his handling of customs mandates. He regularly advises companies within the IMMEX programme on their regulatory requirements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Manuel Padrón is an excellent lawyer with vast experience and knowledge in international trade compliance matters."
"Manuel Padrón is an excellent lawyer with vast experience and knowledge in international trade compliance matters."