Renowned for its M&A capabilities, Galicia Abogados S.C. plays a key role in the foreign trade and customs aspects of major transactions, frequently advising on import programmes, manufacturing operations, and customs issues in the context of high-value acquisitions, divestitures, and cross-border deals in Mexico. The group has an established client base in the energy and telecoms sectors, for whom it also handles antidumping investigations, free trade agreements and audit representation. On the contentious side, the group is well-versed in litigating before the federal administrative court for fiscal contingency issues. Mario Valencia oversees the department alongside Daniel Amézquita, who is particularly active in the practice’s contentious issues. José Andrés Muñiz is a standout associate who advises clients on the regulatory framework of international treaties. Fernando Rodríguez is an additional name to note, with expertise in tariff classification, rules of origin, and tax audits.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The availability and response to requests made are outstanding compared to other firms. Specifically, we highlight partner Mario Valencia and associate José Andrés Muñiz.'
- ‘The support provided by the international trade and customs team at Galicia Abogados is always prompt and clear.'
- ‘The Galicia team is very responsive to changing business conditions and does not despair in the face of significant changes to the case resulting from commercial negotiations with the contracting parties.'
- ‘Galicia has a robust international trade and customs team that is always available and attentive to detail.’
- ‘The team's responsiveness and availability are ideal for a very dynamic work pace.'
Key clients
- Nearshore Company
- Kress Corporation
- Smurfit Kappa
- Stellantis México
- BayWa r.e. Solar Systems
- Exel Solar
- Vestas WTG México
- Stepan Mexico
- Hernandez y Compañía
- New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE)
- ChyronHego Corporation
- Asociación Mexicana de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica (ASOLMEX)
- Kodak Mexicana
- Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology
- Poet LLC.
- Viakem (ADVENT)
- Amazon Mexico
- AT&T Mexico
- MRS Allergy Solutions LLC
- Sunpower Corporation
Work highlights
Assisted Amphenol Corporation with the acquisition of assets of two business lines owned by CommScope, through providing legal advice regarding the import, export, and manufacturing operations, as well as its preferential import programmes, to determine the compliance level and any red flags on customs matters.
Assisted in a transaction involving the divestiture of Johnson Controls' air distribution and filtration business, through a sale of shares, following an internal restructuring.
Provided legal advice to Saint-Gobain regarding the acquisition of Grupo Cemix by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the compliance level of the company and negotiating a smooth transition for the transaction.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
José Andrés Muñiz
Practice head
Mario Valencia; Daniel Amézquita
Other key lawyers
José Andrés Muñiz; Fernando Rodríguez