Ricardo León Santacruz
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : Tax: Non-contentious
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About
Provided by Ricardo León Santacruz
Practice Areas
Tax; Transfer Pricing; Private Wealth Management and Estate Planning
Career
Ricardo is Sánchez Devanny’s Managing Partner. He is a tax attorney with more than 25 years of experience who co-chairs the firm’s Tax practice group. He has a broad based transactional tax practice focused on Mexican inbound and outbound tax planning and transfer pricing; tax treaties, their application and limitations; anticipation of anti-deferral and anti-abuse legislation; and overall Income Tax and VAT rationalization. His expertise allows him to structure tax-efficient domestic and cross border acquisitions, mergers, reorganizations, spin-offs, redemptions, liquidations, post-acquisition integrations and business restructurings. Ricardo’s transfer pricing experience allows him to proactively advise clients on the design and implementation of intellectual property, financing, procurement and distribution of goods and performance of services transactions. His experience and sensitivity have afforded Ricardo prominent recognition in the market as a trusted private family advisor that can render guidance on tax optimization and multigenerational planning family governance.
Professional Memberships
IBA Tax Committee, ABA International Section Tax Committee; National Association of Tax Specialists in Monterrey; International Fiscal Association; Certified Public Accountants Institute; Mexican Financial Executives Institute.
Chambers Review
Global
Monterrey-based lawyers and co-head of department Ricardo León Santacruz benefits from his solid experience assisting clients with the development of tax-efficient structures.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I can ask Ricardo León Santacruz for advice on matters relating to Mexico as well as to international issues, and I can count on him to provide clear and accurate counselling."
"His availability to provide support really distinguishes him."
"I can ask Ricardo León Santacruz for advice on matters relating to Mexico as well as to international issues, and I can count on him to provide clear and accurate counselling."
"His availability to provide support really distinguishes him."