Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.‘s tax group is regularly instructed by clients in the oil and gas, automotive, manufacturing and financial sectors to advise on a wide range of direct and indirect tax issues affecting companies operating in Mexico. Its work includes handling income tax and VAT audits, transfer pricing adjustments for foreign entities, tax refund claims, administrative appeals, arbitration proceedings and broader tax disputes. Experienced practitioner Jorge Narváez heads up the group and is well versed in tax disputes, tax planning and wealth management. Additional names to note include Luis Carbajo, whose broad practice takes in international tax planning, M&A transactions and litigation in the energy sector; Graco Sáenz, who covers tax controversy, constitutional and administrative litigation, and negotiations with administrative and tax authorities; and Monterrey-based Jorge Salazar, who focuses on administrative law, tax planning and litigation.
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- The B&M team in Mexico, particularly Juan Valles and Luis Carbajo, has demonstrated the perfect balance of technical expertise, company knowledge, and understanding of the Mexican tax system to deliver practical solutions to both short-term and long-term cost challenges. They have shown creativity in fostering corporate structures that minimize risk while enabling the company to achieve its business objectives.
- Strategic approach. Balance between technical and business knowledge. They understand the company's limitations. Practical solutions. They offer a variety of options for the issues addressed, clearly showing the benefits and risks of each solution.
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Jorge Narváez