Jáuregui y Del Valle, S.C. focuses its tax advisory practice on structuring investment and disinvestment strategies, with strong expertise in VAT recovery following acquisitions. The team regularly advises funds and corporations on cross-border transactions, ensuring tax efficiency and compliance. On the administrative side, the group is experienced in audits, tax credit disputes, and litigation, handling administrative appeals, nullity claims, and amparo proceedings. The team is led by a capable group of tax specialists: Luis Gerardo del Valle, the firm’s managing partner, who specialises in tax consultancy and structuring of real estate, infrastructure and private equity funds; Luis Carballo, who is experienced in contentious tax matters and regularly leads amparo proceedings to challenge tax authority decisions; Oscar Paz, who has expertise in implementing tax strategies for corporate clients; and Josemaría Férez Gil, who is experienced in all types of defence actions against tax authorities. The team also includes several accountants, enhancing the practice’s capabilities in transfer pricing and tax planning. Everardo Astudillo Montemayor stands out among associates for his work on amparo trials before the Mexican tax tribunal.
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‘Experienced and offers personalised attention.'
‘Very intelligent, very well connected with authorities and relevant groups.'
'They're a triple-A firm, one of the best in Mexico. They have advanced technology.'
- 'They are at the forefront in all areas.'
- ''They are very professional and responsible. They complement each other very well in an interdisciplinary manner.'
- 'Jáuregui y Del Valle, S.C. (JDV) is a law firm recognised for offering comprehensive legal services in Mexico. Over the course of nearly five decades, it has participated in high-profile legal transactions, including the structuring of complex investment projects and the placement of multi-million-dollar loans for productive activities.'
- 'The JDV team stands out for its innovative and creative approach, providing advice to both Mexican and international companies. Its ability to handle complex matters is based on effective collaboration between experts in various fields, enabling it to offer comprehensive and specialised solutions to its clients.'
Key clients
- 7UMEX
- CPA Servicios II
- Contrato de Fideicomiso Irrevocable de Administración identificado como F/00939
- Fideicomiso WSC-INTERMEX II CIB/3704
- Contrato de Fideicomiso de Administración identificado como F/1349
- Amride De México
- Operadora Concepción Del Bajio
- Fibra Terrafina Trust F/2717
- Pla Residential Fund III Red
- Glenda Estela Hecksher Ramsden
- 7UMEX
- CPA Servicios II
- Contrato de Fideicomiso Irrevocable de Administración identificado como F/00939
- Fideicomiso WSC-INTERMEX II CIB/3704
- Contrato de Fideicomiso de Administración identificado como F/1349
- Amride De México
- Operadora Concepción Del Bajio
- Fibra Terrafina Trust F/2717
- Pla Residential Fund III Red
- Glenda Estela Hecksher Ramsden
Work highlights
Advised Trust F/00939, a publicly traded Trust managed by Prudential Global Investment Management, on analysis of the tax implications of a recurring public offering.
Assisted 7UMEX, a Mexican Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada, in which 7 Bridges Latin America LLC is in Joint Venture with Urbium GDI, with the collection of creditable VAT ($33.4m) derived from the acquisition of a major portfolio of industrial properties throughout Mexico.
Represented OPERADORA CONCEPCIÓN DEL BAJÍO, S.A. DE C.V. in a matter concerning the denial of VAT refunds by the Federal Tax Administration, which—despite the proper documentation of export operations and prior acceptance of similar claims—inconsistently challenges the materiality of services to disallow refunds, applying novel and unfavourable criteria to the detriment of the taxpayer.
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.
Josemaria Ferez Gil
Practice head
Luis Gerardo Del Valle; Luis Carballo Balbanera; Oscar Paz Suarez; Josemaria Ferez Gil
Other key lawyers
Everardo Astudillo Montemayor