ArticleConsultas públicas sobre la revisión del T-MEC (2026)En el contexto de la revisión conjunta del T-MEC programada para julio de 2026, tanto Estados Unidos como México han iniciado procesos...MexicoStrategyVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleTax Incentives Granted To Taxpayers Operating Within The Economic Development Hubs For Well-BeingOn May 22, 2025, a Decree Granting Tax Incentives in the Economic Development Hubs for Well-Being ("Decree") was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación). MexicoTaxVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticlePublication Of The Regulations Of The Federal Law On The Protection Of Industrial PropertyOn April 28, 2026, the Regulations of the Federal Law on the Protection of Industrial Property were published in the Official Gazette of the Federation. These regulations repeal the Regulations of the Industrial Property Law and implement various provisions introduced by current legislation, as well as by its recent amendments.MexicoGovernment, Public SectorVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleTribunales Laborales Pueden Ser Competentes Para Resolver Reclamos De Indemnización Por Daño Moral En Vía LaboralEl pasado 31 de octubre de 2025 se publicó en el Semanario Judicial de la Federación la tesis aislada con registro digital "2031407", la cual establece la posibilidad de que los Tribunales Laborales conozcan y resuelvan sobre el pago de una indemnización por daño moral, ...MexicoEmployment and HRVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleSener Emıte La Convocatorıa Para La Atencıón Prıorıtarıa De Solıcıtudes De Permısos De Generacıón EléctrıcaEl 17 de octubre de 2025, la Secretaría de Energía ("SENER") publicó la Convocatoria para la atención prioritaria de solicitudes de permisos de generación eléctrica e interconexión al Sistema Eléctrico Nacional, alineados a la nueva Planeación Vinculante del Sector Eléctrico ("Convocatoria de Permisos")MexicoEnergy and Natural ResourcesVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleNational Energy Commission Resumes Activities: Official Deadlines And Timeframes AnnouncedOn June 5, 2025, the "Resolution by which the deadlines and timeframes for the receipt and processing of matters under the jurisdiction of the National Energy Commission are resumed...MexicoEnergy and Natural ResourcesVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleDefinitive Bidding Guidelines And Production Sharing Contract First Call To Bid–Round One- Shallow WatersOn May 29th and June 9th, 2015, the National Hydrocarbons Commission (CNH) made the last amendments to the Bidding Guidelines for the First Invitation to Bid, and the final draft of the Production Sharing Contract MexicoEnergy and Natural ResourcesVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleNew Public Procurement, Leasing And Service LawOn April 16, 2025, the Decree issuing the Law on Public Procurement, Leasing and Services and amending, supplementing and repealing various provisions of the Federal Law on Republican Austerity...MexicoGovernment, Public SectorVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleTax Implications Of Recent SAT Invitations On Subcontracting And REPSERecently, the Tax Administration Service ("SAT") has implemented a mass communication strategy through the sending by email of invitation letters...MexicoTaxVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleAmendment To The Federal Labor Law Regarding The Reduction Of The Workweek (48 To 40 Hours)Mexico's Federal Labor Law has been amended to gradually reduce the maximum workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, while maintaining worker salaries and benefits. The reform introduces new overtime regulations, daily work limits, and requires employers to implement electronic work shift registries starting in 2027.MexicoEmployment and HRVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleNew Reform To The Public Works And Related Services LawOn April 16, 2025, the "Decree Amending, Adding, and Repealing Various Provisions of the Law on Public Works and Related Services...MexicoGovernment, Public SectorVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleMexico And The European Union Sign The Modernized Global Agreement: New Investment Protection Regime And Next Steps For Entry Into ForceMexico and the European Union have signed the Modernized Global Agreement, introducing a comprehensive investment protection regime that replaces 14 bilateral investment treaties. The agreement establishes a permanent investment tribunal with appellate mechanisms and sets new standards for investor protection, marking a significant evolution in Mexico-EU bilateral relations.MexicoInternational LawVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticlePlan Mexico — Immediate Actions For Investment:On May 4, 2026, the following were published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF): (i) the “Agreement issuing general criteria and guiding operational guidelines for the promotion of productive investment and tax compliance” and (ii) the ”Decree for the Immediate Authorization of Investments” within the framework of Plan Mexico, which entered into force the day following their publication. MexicoTaxVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleNew General Water Law And Reform Of The National Water LawOn December 3, 2025, the Chamber of Deputies and, on December 4, the Senate approved the General Water Law (LGA) and reforms to the National Water Law (LAN), derived from the initiative presented on October 9 by President Claudia Sheinbaum. MexicoEnergy and Natural ResourcesVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleThe Ministry Of Energy Issues A Call For Priority Attention Of Electric Power Generation PermitOn October 17, 2025, the Ministry of Energy ("SENER") published the Call for Priority Attention to the Applications for Power Generation Permits and the Interconnection to the National Electricity System, aligned with the new Binding Plan for the Electricity Sector ("Call for Permits").MexicoEnergy and Natural ResourcesVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleSENER Issues The Amendment To The Second Call For The Priority Processing Of Applications For Electricity Generation Permits And Interconnection To The SENOn May 11, 2026, the Ministry of Energy (“SENER”) published in the Official Gazette of the Federation the “Second Call for the priority processing of applications for electricity generation permits and interconnection to the National Electric System, aligned with binding planning” (the “Second Call”).MexicoEnergy and Natural ResourcesVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleThe New "Transparency & Access To Public Information Act" Enters Into ForceThis Act regulates article 6 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States in relation to transparency and the human right to access to information and it will be generally observed throughout the Republic.MexicoGovernment, Public SectorVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleImpact In Mexico Of The U.S. 2026 Anti-Drug Strategy And The New Trade And Financial Compliance Paradigm Linked To National SecurityOn May 4, 2026, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy released the National Drug Control Strategy 20261 (“NDCS 2026”), a document that sets forth the U.S. government’s comprehensive strategy to, among other things, address the synthetic drug crisis (particularly fentanyl and methamphetamine) through a national security approach involving diplomatic, military, financial, and intelligence tools.MexicoFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleAn Introduction To Labour & EmploymentLabour law in Mexico is changing – and fast. Over the past ten years, the country's employment regulations have been transformed through various reforms aimed at improving workers' rights and adapting to modern workplace needs.MexicoEmployment and HRVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC
ArticleNew CNE Provisions Regulate The Integration Of Electric Energy Storage Systems Into The National Electric SystemOn April 16, 2026, the Official Gazette of the Federation (the “DOF”), published the agreement of the National Energy Commission (the “CNE”), issuing the “General administrative provisions for the integration of Electric Energy Storage Systems into the National Electric System.” (the “DACGs”).MexicoEnergy and Natural ResourcesVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC