SMPS Legal maintains a strong transactional tax practice, advising on acquisitions, private equity investments, and real estate deals across a diverse range of sectors, including energy, retail, insurance, and pharmaceuticals. On the contentious side, the team regularly handles amparo lawsuits challenging tax credits and tax assessments, nullity claims before the Administrative Courts and the recovery of VAT refunds. A trio of seasoned professionals leads the practice: Jorge San Martín, a certified accountant and tax lawyer with a focus on international tax in cross-border transactions; Luis Curiel, a specialist in tax litigation, with deep experience in administrative proceedings, tax audits, and credit refunds; and Francisco Carbajal, who brings a versatile practice encompassing tax consulting, controversy, litigation, and private wealth planning. Among the associates, Elsa Sánchez Urtiz stands out for her skills in tax planning and transactional matters, while Alfonso Muñoz is noted for his focus on tax audits.
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Key clients

  • Grupo Axo
  • Terminal de LNG de Altamira
  • Apple Leisure Group
  • Niedax Group

Work highlights

Provided Grupo Axo tax advice regarding Project Valhalla, which consisted of the acquisition by TJ Maxx of 49% of the shareholdings in Multibrand, Grupo Axo’s subsidiary.
Advised Niedax Galvanik GmbH (resident in Germany for tax purposes) and NX USA Holding Inc. (formerly Niedax Inc. and resident in the USA for tax purposes) on the sale of 100% of the shares held in Niedax de México, S.A. de C.V. to its related parties Niedax Monosystems Inc. and Niedax USA Inc., both resident in the USA for tax purposes.
Provided ad-hoc tax advice to Apple Leisure Group regarding the global mobility of employees.

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.

Elsa Sánchez Urtiz

Practice head

Jorge San Martín; Francisco Carbajal; Luis Curiel

Other key lawyers

Elsa Sánchez Urtiz; Alfonso Muñoz