Tax
ECIJA
More informationThe tax team at ECIJA leverages the combined bench strength of offices in 17 countries spanning Central America, Europe and Asia (plus one in the metaverse) to provide national and international corporates including Coca-Cola FEMSA with comprehensive tax advisory services, covering tax contingencies analysis and planning and representation before administrative tribunals and in judicial proceedings. The practice’s active client base spans a broad range of sectors such as hospitality, real estate, energy and beverages. The team is headed by experienced litigator and arbitrator Mariela Hernández, who assists clients with tax adjustments and the annulment of fines on administrative contracts.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Knowledge in tax matters and clear and prompt responses.’
‘The experience and knowledge of the team is unique. There is a solidity in the service and a clarity in the explanation of each situation, regulation, or action to take that gives you confidence in the advice received.’
‘Mariela Hernández' knowledge of tax matters is incredible.’
'ECIJA's team includes lawyers with great empathy for the client's needs and a robust knowledge of tax legislation and associated jurisprudence, which marks an important difference compared to other firms.'
'Empathy, technical knowledge, close communication and the ability to put themselves in the client's shoes, which allows them to provide us with tax advice with great added value.'
Key clients
- Union Fenosa Generadora La Joya
- Ecodesarrollo Papagayo
- Riteve
- Rosvil de Grecia
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Union Fenosa Generadora La Joya in the annulment of a VAT adjustment, interests and penalties imposed in connection with the building and operation of a 50 MW hydroelectric plant.
- Successfully disputed for Ecodesarrollo Papagayo the legality of the Municipality of Liberia's intention to collect unlawful amounts in excess for royalties over the maritime zone, for the past several years.
- Achieved a significant reduction in the amount Riteve is bound to pay the state for a lost tax lawsuit.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mariela Hernández