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Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa Offices
BATALLON DE SAN PATRICIO 109
8TH PISO, VALLE ORIENTE
SAN PEDRO GARZA GARCIA, N.L.
Mexico
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Cesar Meraz
Work Department
Tax Litigation
Position
Partner
Career
Cesar Meraz is a lawyer with vast experience in the tax, administrative and amparo litigation fields. He began his professional practice in 1987 and in July 2000, he joined Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa as Partner in our Monterrey, N.L. office. Throughout his time at the Firm, he has been recognized for his dedication and success in representing and advising clients in complex situations, such as dispute resolution, tax litigation, and administrative matters, as well as proceedings before tax authorities. His deep knowledge of the tax system combined with his expertise in other areas such as criminal law, international law, and finance, allows him to provide solid and effective solutions.His commitment to excellence and his extensive experience have positioned him as a reference in his field.
He is a professor in the Master’s in Law program at the Facultad Libre de Derecho de Monterrey (FLDM). He has participated as a speaker in various academic and professional forums in Mexico and abroad.
Languages
Spanish/English
Memberships
- Member of the College of Attorneys at Law of Nuevo Leon
- Member of the Mexican Bar College of Attorneys at Law
- Former Board member of the Mexican Institute of Financial Executives (IMEF), Monterrey Chapter
- Former Chair of the Board of Directors of the Academy of Tax Law of Nuevo Leon (ADFNL)
- Former Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Tax Specialists (ANEFAC MONTERREY)
- Former Chair of the Committee of Tax Studies of IMEF, Monterrey Chapter
Lawyer Rankings
Mexico > City focus - Monterrey
While the practice at Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa is particular known for its tax consulting and litigation expertise, it is also equipped to offer support on labour, compliance, real estate and wealth management matters. Key contacts include Ramón Orendain, who specialises in tax litigation and is well-versed in the defence of domestic and international clients before state and federal courts; and Rodrigo Troncoso, whose broad practice takes in tax consulting and litigation, as well as corporate and commercial matters and real estate transactions. Luis Manuel Ramírez and Marcela Villarreal also take care of tax consulting mandates, including the handling of tax authority audits. Litigator César Meraz, for his part, is routinely engaged in tax, administrative and amparo litigation. Miguel Ángel Cantú co-heads the national labour and employment practice group and has experience of a range of related matters, including the establishment and closure of businesses, as well as collective bargaining agreements. The office is also home to compliance co-head Jorge Luis Díaz, who majors on anti-corruption and AML matters, as well as administrative and tax litigation. José Alberto Mesta deals with tax consulting work in the context of divestitures, M&A, and corporate restructurings, and also provides wealth management advice. Additional key contacts include tax consulting and planning specialists Aurelio Aguilar and Marco de la Fuente, the latter of whom was promoted to the partnership in January 2023. A recent highlight saw the team assist convenience store chain Oxxo with the formulation of a labour strategy for the launch of its new business venture, Oxxo Delivery.