Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. provides counsel across a range of international trade and customs matters, with a focus on import and export operations and tax regulations. The team is experienced in securing key trade authorisations, including IMMEX, VAT certifications, and PROSEC programmes, enabling exporting companies to access foreign trade benefits. On the fiscal side, the group designs efficient tax structures and robust defence strategies to address tax audits and achieve favourable outcomes. Practice head Sergio Barajas has deep expertise in customs law, unfair trade practices and government relations strategies. Associate Alberto Sandoval has additional expertise in trade remedies, antidumping and tariff restrictions. Gustavo Guillén focuses on tax and customs litigation.
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- 'This firm has extensive and specific knowledge in the field of international trade and customs, making it one of the best options in its field. Their professionalism, willingness and staff position them as one of the best options for dealing with this type of matter.'
- 'Specific and multidisciplinary knowledge in foreign trade, fluency in English, and a high level of willingness to serve customers and address all their questions or concerns.'
Key clients
- Grupo VF (Vanity Fair)
- Grupo IDEALSA
- Herbalife de Mexico
Work highlights
Advised COSL Mexico on the legal defence of the case regarding the determination by Mexican authorities that one of the imported platforms was not returned on time, seeking a resolution from the federal courts that acknowledges compliance with the obligations related to the temporary importation of the oil platform.
Implemented a creative and innovative strategy in response to a tax assessment asserting Herbalife's tax-exempt products as fully taxable for VAT.
Developed the legal defence strategy for Minera Peñasquito to address the issue of proving the legal importation of the machinery, equipment, and other items utilised in completing the turn-key project of a PLP Plant, by a contracted third party.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sergio Barajas
Other key lawyers
Alberto Sandoval; Gustavo Guillén