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Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa
Vasco de Quiroga No. 2121, 4th Floor
Col. Peña Blanca Santa Fe
01210
Mexico
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Work Department

Tax Litigation

Position

Partner

Career

Manuel Sáinz established the tax-juridical area of Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa in 1994 and he turned it into the most prestigious and consolidated practice in Mexico as recognized by several specialized publications.

He 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.

Languages

Spanish/English

Memberships

  • Member, Tax Committee, International Bar Association (IBA)
  • Member, Tax Committee, Mexican Bar College of Attorneys at Law (BMA)
  • Member, Tax Committee, Mexican Institute of Public Accountants (IMCP)
  • Former member, Tax Committee, Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE)
  • Former member, Academic Council of Graduates, Universidad Panamericana (UP)

Education

  • Law Degree, Universidad Panamericana (UP)

Lawyer Rankings

Mexico > Tax

(Hall of Fame)

Manuel Sáinz – Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa

Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa has a comprehensive offering in tax law -long the  firm’s core strength- that assists clients with a wide range of tax and legal services, including advice on international transfer pricing and double taxation. The department regularly advises on the tax implications of corporate restructurings, new financial models, spin-offs, M&A and projects. For contentious issues, the firm has practitioners well-versed in audit procedures, as well as alternative dispute resolution and court proceedings against the tax authority. The practice group is spearheaded by the renowned Manuel Sáinz, a senior figure in the Mexican market who has overseen tax matters at the firm since its inception. Another key figure is Ricardo Cervantes, who has over 25 years’ experience representing domestic and foreign clients in administrative and tax litigation. Pablo Corvera and Ramón Orendain are both leading tax litigators; on the advisory side, César Fares has particular experience acting for mining sector clients, and Yoshio Uehara is a key contact for transfer pricing advice. Another experienced figure, transfer pricing and international taxation expert Ricardo Rendón is a notable consultant for transactional matters. One of the department’s up-and-coming partners, Daniel de la Parra had a very active 2022.