Drawing on a ‘deep experience in trade law’, the international trade team at EC Rubio has an impressive breadth of expertise and experience, and assists its clients with everything from minor filing and compliance matters to international dispute resolution proceedings. Anti-dumping investigations and countervailing duties are two areas in which the team is particularly experienced, and the department is also one of the standouts in the market on the full range of NAFTA / USMCA matters. Leadership is divided between four lawyers in two Mexico offices: in Mexico City, trade remedies and customs expert Juan Carlos Partida and M&A lawyer Eduardo David are the practice heads; while in Cd. Juárez, Felipe Mendoza and Fernando Holguín are the names to note, both with practices focused on tax and foreign trade. Arturo Bañuelos is the primary litigation contact, while Alejandro Montes and Edmundo Hernández are reliable counsel on free trade agreements, among other market segments.

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Testimonials

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‘We have collaborated with EC Rubio on several matters for our clients with Mexican trade law issues. They have deep experience in trade law and our clients have been very happy with the interactions.’
‘Juan Carlos Partida is very collaborative. He is also very efficient and clients appreciate his sound advice.’
'The foreign trade and tax team has always gone the extra mile to be able to conclude the risks we bring. Their legal advice is outstanding.'
‘Honesty and clarity in explaining issues is what makes the difference.’
‘Fernando Holguin: excellent service and follow up.’
‘It is a service of quality, efficiency & legal effectiveness. Efficiency, responsibility & personalised contact with the client.’
‘I'd highlight the professional ethic with which carry out their work in the IT&C field. Our main contact is Fernando Holguin Casas; he is very client-focused and a lawyer with strong technical knowledge.’
‘We have collaborated with EC Rubio on several matters for our clients with Mexican trade law issues. They have deep experience in trade law and our clients have been very happy with the interactions.’

Key clients

Foxconn
TE Connectivity
TS-Tech Co
Commscope
Regal-Rexnord
Oshkosh
Lipman Family Farms
Avery Dennison
AKRA Polyester
Mexichem Derivados
Hitachi

Work highlights

Advising Foxconn on the implications and structure of a potential new project of investment in Mexico.
Assisting Regal-Rexnord with all its customs matters, including compliance with the NEEC and VAT certification program for its 12 Mexican subsidiaries that operate under the maquiladora program.
Assisted Akra with filing a successful petition to initiate an antidumping investigation on imports of polyester texturised yarn from China and India.