Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC advises foreign and domestic entities operating in the Mexican export industry, including a strong portfolio of automotive clients as well as subsidiaries in the consumer goods and life sciences sectors, on a broad scope of international trade and customs matters. The group’s caseload includes obtaining IMMEX and VAT certifications, handling tax and customs audits, and verification of origin under different international treaties. Luis Miguel Jiménez leads the team with seasoned experience advising manufacturers operating under IMMEX and PROSEC programmes, particularly within the automotive industry. Additionally, he is skilled in customs audits and negotiating conclusive agreements with tax authorities. He is closely supported by associates Lourdes Salazar, who is active in matters of trade compliance, and Fernando Mancilla, who leverages his background in litigation to overturn customs rulings and additionally has extensive experience in antidumping investigations.
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- 'The team is extremely professional and committed. They give the impression of being available 24/7.'
- 'They blend in with the team and really become part of the company.'
Key clients
- Backer-Springfield
- Bay Valley Foods
- Diageo Latin America & Caribbean
- Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG
- Draexlmaier Partes Automotrices De México
- Elastómeros Técnicos Moldeados
- Grupo Bocar/Pastic Tec
- Hino Motors Sales México
- Ikano Retail Mexico
- Keuring Dr. Pepper/Peñafiel AguasMinerales
- Marubeni-itochu Steel Mexico
- Merck
- Schütz Elsa
- Smp Automotive Systems Mexico
- The Toro Company
- ThyssenKrupp
- Tube Products of India (Unit of TII)
- Volkswagen Truck & Bus Mexico
- Westlake Corporation/ Westlake RoyalMéxico
- Yessinergy México
Work highlights
Advised and represented SMP in securing the reinstatement of its previously suspended VAT Certification, enabling the company to regain its VAT credit on imports and resume optimal operations, including the importation of sensitive materials.
Advised Cerberus Capital Management, Electrical Components International Inc., and their Mexican subsidiary during a customs audit on the legal importation of machinery and equipment.
Advised and represented Schutz-Elsa in a verification of origin procedure under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), confirming that certain steel products qualified as originating and were eligible for preferential import duty treatment in Mexico.
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Leading associates
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Lourdes Salazar
Practice head
Luis Miguel Jiménez
Other key lawyers
Lourdes Salazar; Fernando Mancilla