Mexico's M&A market is thriving, driven by nearshoring and foreign investment, yet many international buyers underestimate the complexities of acquiring Mexican companies. While the legal mechanics of mergers are straightforward, the real challenge lies in what the surviving entity inherits—from hidden tax exposures and labor reform compliance gaps to the unique risks embedded in family-owned businesses.

During the last couple of months the Mexican power sector has been impacted by regulatory changes and bills of amendments that may disrupt the way power companies...

On April 28, 2005 , it was published in the Official Gazette published a decree by means of which diverse provisions of the Mining Law are amended.

On December 5 of this year the National Hydrocarbons Commission (CNH) of Mexico will conduct a tender for deepwater acreage in what is being dubbed as Round 1.4...

Mexico's Federal Official Gazette published significant amendments to Anti-Money Laundering Law regulations affecting entities conducting Vulnerable Activities, including real estate, vehicle sales...

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Companies registered under Mexico's Certified Companies Scheme Registry (RECE) face significant challenges in tracking authorized tariff classifications for temporary imports. The 2026 renewal resolutions issued by Mexico's Tax Administration Service now provide enhanced documentation that helps certified companies reconcile their authorized tariff classifications with actual customs operations, offering a clearer framework for compliance and identifying potential regulatory gaps.

One of the most effective tools to prevent disputes in family-owned businesses is the clear definition and separation of three distinct spheres: ownership, family, and employment.

You feel at ease. Your company has made a great investment in technology and has achieved efficiency and important savings with its ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.

The "nullity claim" is the administrative judgment which the Federal Court of Tax and Administrative Affairs (FCTAA) prosecutes and resolves, as a legal remedy against decisions issued by administrative authorities like the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (MIIP).

On August 28, 2017, Petróleos Mexicanos published its new Code of Conduct. The Code outlines the corporate ethics principles and guidelines mandatory for all employees, subsidiaries and affiliates.

Estas reformas y adiciones entraron en vigor el día siguiente el 29 de marzo de 2018.

Picture this: An employee in your Mexican subsidiary recently left the company and has started a legal action for copyright and patent infringement against your company. Sure, the employee collaborated with the improvement of a machine and a few designs, but it was part of his job and clearly they do not belong to the employee.

The Development: Mexico's antitrust authority, the Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica ("COFECE"),...

The Comisión Federal de Competencia's new guidelines clarify notification requirements for joint ventures and the "failing firm" defense.

While Mexico is a competitive country for investments at an international level thanks to its many opportunities, localization, several international treaties, macroeconomic stability, size and strength of its internal market.

The recent enactment of the Insurance and Bonding Institutions Legislation is designed to protect the economic interests of policyholders and other stakeholders, strengthening the organization, operation and functioning ...

Corporate governance is fundamental in all corporations on a worldwide basis for the correct business operations and involves balancing the interests of the stakeholder