The international trade and customs practice at Hogan Lovells handles a varied caseload of regulatory and contentious matters, encompassing tariff classification, origin verification and maquiladora programmes. The team is adept at ensuring customs compliance during tax audits and also has a strong track record in antidumping investigations. Mauricio Llamas advises domestic and foreign companies on trade issues related to import and export requirements, authorisations and compliance. Juan Francisco Torres Landa is active in handling the foreign trade aspects of project financing and cross-border investments, while Arturo Tiburcio is the go-to figure for tax issues. Associate Mario Lara boasts a broad scope of expertise spanning tariff classification, foreign trade agreements, antidumping investigations and obtaining IMMEX programmes. Junior associate Antonio Cervantes is active in both advisory and litigation customs matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'High level of knowledge in the field. Commitment to seeking the best result for the company. Personalised guidance on specific issues.'
- 'High level of involvement and knowledge of the company's issues and history. Mario Lara is personally involved in matters of importance to the company. Antonio Cervantes is extremely committed to the completion of each project.'
Key clients
- Host Broadcast Services (HBS) Broadcast.
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Carrier México
- Pilgrim’s Pride
- Krishka
- Lion Supply
- Calzado Sandak
- Oasis Latinoamerica
- Harman de Mexico
- Red Bull
- Kasai Mexicana
- Rexair
Work highlights
Advised Harman de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., during a tax audit involving a potential tax assessment of MXN 626,768,704 plus penalties.
Advised Kasai Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. on resolving a tax penalty, successfully reducing it by over 90% by guiding the company through a conclusive agreement with the Taxpayer’s Defence Attorney’s Office (Procuraduría de la Defensa del Contribuyente, PRODECON).
Advised Meta Platforms, Inc. on trade regulatory matters related to imports of virtual reality glasses (Meta Quest) and Meta-Ray-Ban glasses to enter the Mexican market.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Mauricio Llamas; Juan Francisco Torres-Landa Ruffo; Arturo Tiburcio; Mario Lara
Other key lawyers
Antonio Cervantes