Holland & Knight acts for a prestigious, multinational client list on a range of issues connected with international trade concerning Mexico. The international scope of the firm naturally serves as a boon to clients in this area, and in terms of the expertise at the firm's Mexico offices, the team is well versed in matters relating to Nafta and the USMCA, along with World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreements. Dispute resolution of all methods in this area is also a strength of the practice. Leading the team are two of the most experienced and best recognised lawyers in this category: Turenna Ramírez-Ortiz -who arrived from Sánchez Devanny in April 2023- advises a diverse client base on the most sophisticated matters concerning foreign trade, multilateral treaties and antidumping laws; Luis Rubio, in turn, has over three decades' experience in Mexico-related trade and customs advice (having previously been involved in the Nafta negotiations), and has advised the Mexican government as well as major domestic and international companies. Cinthia Hernández stands out from a deep pool of associate talent. Former partner Carlos Véjar left the firm in August 2023.

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Key clients

  • Ainsworth Game Technology
  • Estee Lauder Cosméticos
  • Amazon
  • TBC de México
  • MSC Industrial Supply
  • MCC Import Export
  • MSC Industrial Supply Co
  • Dufry

Work highlights

  • Advised Ainsworth Game Technology on Nafta origin verifications before the tax administration service.
  • Advised Estee Lauder Cosmetics on a full analysis to its Nafta and USMCA origin determination to end the inexact issuance of several certificates of origin for the past 5 years.
  • Advised Amazon on customs and regulatory issues derived from the importation of goods, as well as advice with regard to lobbying efforts before Mexican authorities.

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Luis Rubio, Turenna Ramírez