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EC Rubio Offices

EC Rubio
RIO DUERO 31, COLONIA CUAUHTEMOC
MEXICO, D.F. 06500
Mexico
Visit website 52 55 5242 0700 52 55 5242 0705

EC Rubio > The Legal 500 Rankings

Mexico > City focus - Monterrey Tier 1

Mexico > International trade and customs Tier 1

A diverse international client base in terms of both industry sector and home jurisdiction look to the international trade and customs practice at EC Rubio for a broad range of issues relating to business activity with Mexican law implications. Of particular note is the team’s strengths in anti-dumping investigations, countervailing duties and safeguarding measures, while US-related trade issues are also handled, including the increasingly important trend of nearshoring. Felipe Mendoza and Fernando Holguín are the senior contacts to note at the firm’s office in Ciudad Juárez; both maintain busy practices focused on tax and foreign trade in Mexico. The broad leadership team also includes several experienced practitioners based in Mexico City: Juan Carlos Partida, a trade remedies and customs expert; Eduardo David, who focuses on M&A; and Arturo Bañuelos, who has a broad advisory practice regarding trade matters (while also being one of the firm’s go-to litigators), are all key practice figures. At associate level, senior Luis Delgado is forging a strong practice in the sector, acting as advisory counsel on the full scope of tax, international trade and administrative law matters.

Practice head(s):

Felipe Mendoza; Juan Carlos Partida; Eduardo David; Fernando Holguin; Arturo Bañuelos

Testimonials

‘We recommend Juan Carlos Partida Poblador, Arturo Bañuelos, and Jimena Acosta.’

‘Knowledge of foreign trade and its tax relationship is of great support and guidance for the company.’

‘Fernando Holguin has always been the lawyer who stands out.’

Key clients

TE Connectivity

CommScope

Electrolux

Dalkopak

RR Donnelley

TS Tech

Foxconn

Regal-Rexnord Corporation

Avery Dennison

Work highlights

  • Advising Foxconn on implications and structure of a potential new project of investment in Mexico resulting from nearshoring.
  • Assisting TS-Tech Co with a joint venture with Liga Mayor.
  • Advising Founders Sport Group on a customs audit practiced by the state of Sonora.

Mexico > Labour and employment Tier 3

EC Rubio is praised by clients for its 'professionalism and punctual service' in labour and employment matters wherein it has a stellar client list among companies operating in the industrial, manufacturing, mining and maquiladora spheres. One of the areas at the front of clients' minds in those areas recently has been compliance with USMCA labour regulations, and the group is a strong choice for such counsel. On the contentious side, the team is adept in litigation, while placing emphasis on conflict avoidance where possible. Javier Canseco, an experienced advisor to Fortune 500 companies, is especially strong on investigations and compliance. He co-leads the department with Ana María Becerra, who focuses on risk prevention; and Perla Arreola, a veteran of both contentious and advisory matters across the practice area. Roberto Alvarez-Malo frequently performs labour due diligence and prepares labour infrastructure for clients, and a further key contact is March 2024 partner promotion Alma Oviedo, who is focused on prevention of individual and collective litigation. Furthermore, in July 2024 the firm hired Reynold González Villarreal as a counsel at its Ciudad Juárez office; he handles both labour advisory and litigation as part of a broader corporate practice that also takes in compliance matters.

Practice head(s):

Javier Canseco; Perla Arreola; Ana María Becerra

Testimonials

‘Specialized knowledge in labor issues as well as experience in this type of matters and government relations are the competitive advantages of this firm.’

‘Good experience and external relationships.’

‘Professionalism and punctual service.’

‘We recommend Ana Becerra and Javier Canseco.’

‘Highly qualified local law firm that has the necessary skills and experience in the local market. Prevention philosophy. Support in the creation of the necessary internal structures.’

‘Highly qualified and experienced team! Availability and dedication. Long-term relationship. We recommend Javier Canseco and Ana Becerra.’

Work highlights

Mexico > Corporate and M&A Tier 4

Operating from offices in Mexico City, Querétaro, Chihuahua and Ciudad Juárez, EC Rubio's corporate team advises multinationals working in the hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, real estate and energy sectors on cross-border M&A transactions. The firm also has offices in León, Irapuato, and Puebla and - as of April 2024 - added capabilities in Monterrey through its incorporation of local boutique Fegamo & Vasaf. Names to note in Ciudad Juárez include Felipe Mendoza (foreign trade and tax) and Daniela Flores (foreign investment, corporate governance and compliance); in Mexico City, Eduardo David (M&A, corporate restructuring, and joint ventures) and Alejandro Montes (corporate, M&A, and compliance) are the key practitioners. Over in Querétaro, Sergio De La Rocha and Lorena Mejía both handle corporate work, joint ventures and foreign investment matters. Up-and-coming Mexico City-based counsel Daniel Magaña focuses on corporate, M&A, antitrust and compliance mandates.

Practice head(s):

Carlos Enriquez; Cesar Ochoa; Eduardo David; Alejandro Montes; Sergio De La Rocha; Daniela Flores; Mario Prado; Lorena Mejia; René Mauricio Alva; Javier Ogarrio; Felipe Mendoza; Yamel Cazarez; Oscar Bensojo; Renato Martinez Quezada

Testimonials

‘EC Rubio has been a very good choice for us as our primary counsel in Mexico. Alejandro Montes is always responsive and gives very practical advice.’

‘Personal approach, professionalism, proactive approach, experience.’

‘The corporate and M&A team of EC Rubio works as one team on multiple complex issues, from internal corporate matters to government-related issues, that may arise in a transaction simultaneously and always brings about the right results.’

‘Daniela Flores’s unswerving commitment to clients and excellence in discharging complex transactions makes her truly one of the most trustworthy legal advisors.’

‘Excellent personal attention, even on short notice. René Alva has gone out of his way to develop personal relationships with his clients and referral sources.’

‘Renato Martínez has a lot of experience in structuring transactions of this type and on each occasion he has managed to integrate a team of lawyers suitable for the specific needs.’

‘Seriousness and commitment; very good update of the progress of each case; good legal strategy established for each situation; good understanding of the case and the objectives of the company they represent.’

‘The team works in a very organised way that makes the transaction flow properly, paying close attention to detail and proposing practical and agile solutions for various aspects of the transaction.’

Key clients

Avery Dennison Smartrac

National Material of Mexico

NM Holding

Tang Industries

Windsor Mold Group

Resonac Corporation

Safran Group

Oatey

TS Tech

Malteurop – Vivescia

Hisco

Kiewit Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised Avery Dennison on its investment in Querétaro to expand production capacity in the Americas with a new manufacturing site.
  • Advised NM Holding, Tang Industries and National Material of Mexico on the transfer of 100% of the capital stock of the latter to Klöckner’s U.S. subsidiary, Kloeckner Metals Corporation.
  • Assisted Resonac Corporation with the acquisition of the remaining 50% equity of AMI Automation.

Mexico > Tax Tier 5

With a focus on the tax aspects of international trade, the offering at EC Rubio excels in the analysis and application of international tax developments, a key area in the Mexican market due to the countries numerous tax treaties with other jurisdictions. The firm’s offices in Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City are both key locations for the tax team. In Juárez Felipe Mendoza and Fernando Holguín are the senior contacts, while Arturo Bañuelos and Edmundo Hernández are the names to note in México City.

Practice head(s):

Felipe Mendoza; Fernando Holguin; Arturo Bañuelos; Edmundo Hernandez

Testimonials

‘The firm’s team is very capable and effective in terms of legal knowledge and, above all, regarding the industry and the applicability of precepts to real cases. EC Rubio skillfully analyses the issues, evaluates and presents the scenarios and issues very specific recommendations.’

‘Arturo Bañuelos is one of the best lawyers I have met, not only for his ability to analyse the facts, but for the simplicity with which he presents considerations and recommendations in the face of factual scenarios or complex structures in transactions involving several parties in multiple countries.’

‘Excellent experience.’

‘Arturo Bañuelos is exceptional. I have worked with him for over 10 years at different companies. Excellent tax knowledge and a pleasure to work with.’

EC Rubio > Firm Profile

EC Rubio is a full-service Mexican law firm specializing in national and international business transactions in the industrial sector and foreign investment. With eight offices covering Mexico’s most important industrial regions, over 100 attorneys, and 50 years of experience, it is one of Mexico’s ten largest law firms. Clients range from medium-sized companies to international Fortune 500 companies, in the following sectors: aerospace, agroindustry, automation, automotive, e-commerce, energy, financial, food and beverages, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, petrochemical, ports and maritime, pharmaceutical, technology, transportation and logistics.

Main areas of practice
Administrative law: The firm advises foreign and domestic entities as part of their necessary business interactions with Mexican administrative authorities. Attorneys are experienced in the processing of amparo suits and in resolving disputes between clients and government entities through administrative litigation.

Banking and finance: The firm has represented many institutional lenders and users of corporate financing in structuring complex transactions domestically and internationally. It advises clients in acquisition finance, asset-based facilities, cross-border investments, and both new and established financial structures and transactions.

Corporate/M&A: The practice is one of the most active of the firm. It deals with corporate governance, corporate restructuring, foreign investment, private equity, start-ups, business expansion, joint ventures, M&A’s, divestitures, buy-outs, commercial contracts and day-to-day business transactions.

Criminal, civil and commercial litigation: The practice is staffed by litigators with a solid record of high-stakes, high-profile victories, years of experience and substantive knowledge. The firm handles complex cases in state and federal courts throughout the nation and before administrative agencies and international arbitration panels.

Energy: The firm represents domestic and international energy industry clients in a wide array of transactions, including financial institutions, developers, sponsors, insurance companies, contractors, investors, developers, operators and suppliers.

Government contracts: The practice assists clients in public tenders for the acquisition of assets and services. Attorneys also advise and represent clients in procedures for the awarding of contracts, concessions and authorization for the development of infrastructure projects.

Immigration: We keep our clients informed about changes in criteria of immigration and consular authorities. We have developed audit procedures to verify that companies promptly comply with all legal requirements in case of inspections by immigration authorities.

Infrastructure: The firm advises clients in connection with the development of large scale projects, including power, toll-roads, transportation, ports, petrochemical, and water, as well as in connection with the finance sale and acquisition of infrastructure projects. The firm has represented governmental entities in the structuring of different types of infrastructure projects through concessions, PPP’s and multiannual service agreements.

Intellectual property: Attorneys have experience in the enforcement of IP rights through litigation and other procedures. They assist clients in all phases of IP protection.

International trade and customs: The firm’s lawyers have substantial expertise in antidumping, countervailing duties, and safeguard investigations. Also, its attorneys specialize in NAFTA law, including chapter 19 panel reviews, origin determinations, and advanced rulings. The attorneys represent clients on matters related to IMMEX (maquiladora) and Prosec programs, free trade agreements, private rulings, rules of origin, customs audits and origin audits.

Labour and employment: The focal point in labor services rendered by the lawyers of EC Legal Rubio Villegas is to prevent litigation, economic contingencies and consequences that may affect your labor environment, and could expose your assets, productivity and stability to unnecessary risk. The firm measures and corrects labor risks, through labor audits, which allow it to solve daily problems through permanent advice programs.

Mining: Legal advice for the negotiation of exploration and/or exploitation concessions of mining lots is one of the firm’s specialities. Attorneys also advice on procedures to comply with administrative obligations related to mining concessions and applicable regulations.

Notarial: Our firm is proud to be the only full-service law firm in the country in which two of its partners are Notaries Public, authorized to perform official Notarial activities. To our clients, this translates into an unrivaled notarial formalization infrastructure, which ensures a cost and time efficient discharge of their Notarial work.

Real estate: The firm understands the importance of maximizing the value of real estate investment in your company. The firm assists clients in selecting and acquiring land for location or relocation of all types of projects, including plants, manufacturing facilities, retail properties, office complexes, sports facilities, resort properties and headquarter buildings.

Tax litigation and consulting: The tax department has extensive experience advising clients from a national and an international tax perspective, as well as in litigating against tax determinations in federal and local courts. From the tax effects of employee benefits, to the tax consequences of international reorganizations and stock sales, its tax attorneys provide expert legal advice on a wide variety of tax topics for individuals or multinational enterprises.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Managing Partner (Mexico City) Juan Carlos Partida [email protected] +52 55 52420778
Managing Partner (Ciudad Juárez) Fernando Holguín [email protected] +52 656 227 6100
Managing Partner (Querétaro) Ana María Becerra [email protected] +52 442 239 4609
Managing Partner (Chihuahua) Pablo Mendez [email protected] +52 614 180 1800
Managing Partner (Monterrey) Juan Salvador Vázquez [email protected] +52 81 2682 0300

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