Manuel Sáinz Orantes
Latin America Guide 2025
Band 1 : Tax: Controversy
About
Provided by Manuel Sáinz Orantes
Practice Areas
Manuel specializes in representing companies and individuals against actions of the tax authorities in the administrative and legislative areas and is involved with his clients from the commencement of the related tax examination and, eventually, until conclusion thereof before the Courts of Law, including alternative tax dispute resolution proceeding.
Upon representing his clients, he has succeeded in having various provisions established in the tax laws declared unconstitutional (federal, state or municipal). Important judicial precedents of the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico and of the Federal Tribunal of Administrative Justice have been established as a result of cases that he has handled.
Professional Memberships
• Member of the Tax Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA).
• Member of the Tax Committee of the Mexican Bar College of Attorneys at Law (BMA).
• Member of the Tax Committee of the Mexican Institute of Public Accountants (IMCP).
• Former member of the Tax Committee of the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE).
• Former member of the Academic Council of Graduates of Universidad Panamericana.
Chambers Review
Latin America
Esteemed head of department Manuel Sáinz Orantes benefits from over 30 years' experience in the tax domain in Mexico, and comes highly recommended by market commentators as a prominent tax litigator.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Manuel Sáinz Orantes immediately responds to our requests and involves all of the necessary specialists to tackle our issues."
"Manuel Sáinz Orantes continues to be a reference in Mexico's tax controversy legal practice."
"Manuel Sáinz Orantes immediately responds to our requests and involves all of the necessary specialists to tackle our issues."
"Manuel Sáinz Orantes continues to be a reference in Mexico's tax controversy legal practice."