Combining knowledge of Mexican law with extensive experience in global regulations, Holland & Knight México, S.C. advises on all areas of international trade, including customs, trade compliance, government procurement, and dispute resolution. Luis Rubio is a recognised authority in the international trade field, bringing over three decades of experience and proven leadership as the founder of the trade boutique EC Rubio. His extensive career includes representing domestic and foreign companies, as well as the Mexican government, in regulatory matters and international trade proceedings. Turenna Ramírez-Ortiz, co-head of the practice, has versatile experience in customs audits, multilateral treaties, origin verifications and maquiladora programmes. Uriel Martínez, a name to note at the associate level, is active across regulatory issues, litigation and SAT audits. Juan Manuel Loaeza, the team’s latest associate addition, joined from González Calvillo in August 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Key clients
- The Worthington Steel Company
- Ainsworth Game Technology
- Agt Pty Mexico
- New York Airbrake Corporation
- Essity Higiene Y Salud México
- Montiac
- Estee Lauder Cosméticos
- Estee Lauder International
- Tbc De México.
- Tms International De Mexico
- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
- John Bean Technologies Corporation
Work highlights
Provided legal advice to Ainsworth Game Technology and its subsidiaries on complex NAFTA origin verifications before the Tax Administration Service.
Defending Estee Lauder Cosmetics against a NAFTA origin verification for the years of 2018 and 2019 for diverse lines of products.
Submitted importers' responses and prepared arguments to combat the possible imposition of countervailing duties for TBC Mexico.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Luis Rubio
Practice head
Luis Rubio; Turenna Ramírez
Other key lawyers
Uriel Martínez; Juan Manuel Loaeza