Hogan Lovells‘ tax team stands out for its strong controversy capabilities, advising clients during audits and reimbursement procedures, and managing administrative appeals and nullity actions when disputes with the tax authorities arise, with a strong presence in the Mexican courts. The group is also experienced in advising on corporate tax structures and assisting domestic companies expanding into foreign markets, with particular expertise in double taxation, Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements, and other international tax matters. The practice has two key partners leading affairs: Arturo Tiburcio, who handles domestic tax issues for both the public and private sectors, with a practice focus spanning income tax, VAT and transfer pricing; and Jaime Espinosa de los Monteros, who handles matters from the Monterrey office, with experience advising on tax strategy in cross-border transactions. Senior associates Teresa Garza and David Esquivel strengthen the Monterrey office in administrative law, and junior associate Alejandro Diener is highly active in tax advisory issues in Mexico City.
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Testimonials
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- 'Arturo Tiburcio knows how to handle a tax matter from the consulting side, as well as from a litigation point of view, based on his experience.'
- 'The team has a great experience in tax and is up to date with the latest criteria issued by the authorities as well as the courts, which is reflected in the work.'
- 'Jaime Espinosa de los Monteros carries out a level of analysis to recommend the best strategy to deal with tax controversy. David Esquivel has great experience in determining possible contingencies, in making or not making an argument or promotion, as well as his availability to attend consultations.'
- 'Excellent organisation and presentation of the deliverables, updates of the cases, as well as the analysis and proposals of the strategies to be implemented in the disputes.'
- 'The team has the technical expertise and sensitivity to the company's business needs, which makes them special in the provision of their services.'
- 'Sensitivity, practicality, technical knowledge and availability to solve problems and issues that arise.'
Key clients
- Sss Carrier
- Chubb (Digital Services Division)
- Grupo Move
- Tc Energia Mexicana
- Bnp Paribas Personal Finance
- Bnp Paribas Asset Management Holding, S.a. And Bnp Pam Participations
- Axa SegurosC
- Samsung Electronics Mexico
- Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
- Cgg México
- Aeropuerto De Monterrey
- Acciona Instalaciones México
Work highlights
Advised Acciona Group to challenge multiple tax assessments and balances for more than MXN $6bn.
Assisted AXA Seguros in the design and implementation of its legal defence following several audits in which the Tax Administration questioned and disallowed the crediting of the VAT charged to the service providers in the amount of MXN $10bn.
Advised Samsung on the litigation of the Contradiction of Criteria 38/2023 before the Regional Plenum in Administrative Matters in Mexico City (the “Plenum”), which concerned the obligation to withhold value added tax, in the amount of MXN $10bn.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Arturo Tiburcio; Jaime Espinosa de los Monteros
Other key lawyers
Teresa Garza; David Esquivel; Alejandro Diener