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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  • ‘Galicia has a robust international trade and customs team that is always available and attentive to detail.’
  • ‘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.'

Key clients

  • Nearshore Company
  • Kress 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.

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
José Andrés Muñiz
Practice head

Mario Valencia; Daniel Amézquita

Other key lawyers

José Andrés Muñiz; Fernando Rodríguez