Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa

Maintaining its position as a top-tier tax practice, Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa handles the full array of advisory and contentious matters across its offices in Mexico City, Monterrey and Querétaro. On the transactional side, the practice advises global clients on the tax implications of corporate restructurings, M&A and spin-offs. The group is noted for its ‘standout relationships with regulators and tax authorities’, which it leverages to remain a trusted adviser in audit procedures and tax controversies, including defence litigation and administrative proceedings. An additional area of expertise is international taxation, with specialist advisers in transfer pricing and double taxation. Manuel Sáinz heads up the department as a highly respected litigator known for his success in challenging tax legislation on constitutional grounds. He is supported by Ricardo Rendon, a specialist in transfer pricing, including the negotiation of unilateral and bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), and Ricardo Cervántes, who brings seasoned experience in administrative and tax litigation. Pablo Corvera is another key name in tax controversy and manages federal tax audit procedures. In Monterrey, Ramón Orendain litigates high-profile tax matters before state and federal courts, while Eugenio Franzoni possesses the same specialisms as managing partner of the Queretaro office. Other key partners include accountant and tax lawyer Cesar Fares and transfer pricing specialist Yoshio Uehara. Daniel De la Parra and Alfonso Garcia are further names of note. Since publication, the firm has made a battery of new partner promotions in the area of tax litigation, notably Claudio Cárdenas, Israel Bastida, Ricardo Herrera (Monterrey) and Santiago Coste (Querétaro). All named lawyers are based in Mexico City unless otherwise noted.