Lourdes Salazar
Von Wobeser y Sierra, SCVon Wobeser y Sierra, SC's international trade offering is especially strong in the automotive, electrical manufacturing and the steel production industries. It is a frequent advisor to US-based businesses and their Mexican subsidiaries, assisting with establishment of operations in Mexico and the ongoing administration of production facilities. Disputes are also a notable strength, with the practice handling representation in both audits and tax litigation. At the head of the practice, Luis Miguel Jiménez is an experienced advisor in international trade and customs, and co-chairs the firm’s automotive and manufacturing industry groups, as well as its ESG practice. A further key contact for automotive clients, counsel Lourdes Salazar also has strong knowledge of the pharmaceuticals and life sciences industries. Associates Fernando Mancilla and Miguel Concha are additional names to note.
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- 'They have a deep approach with the personnel involved and communication is assertive, with solid knowledge.'
- 'Luis Miguel Jimenez is very professional, serious in his answers and always willing to support.'
Key clients
- Axess Operations de México
- Bay Valley Foods
- BPI Brake Manufacturing Juárez
- BenQ México
- Cerberus Capital Management
- Electrical Components International
- Electro Componentes de México
- EW Discover
- Extrade II
- FE Latin America
- First Brands Group
- Global Textile Alliance Mexico
- Hella Automotive México
- ILS Supply Technologies
- Marubeni-Itochu Steel Mexico
- Mi Metal Processing Mexicana
- Motores Franklin
- North Pole Star
- O´neal Industries/Acero de Leeco
- Polaris
- Polaris Sales México
- Reorganized TK Holding Trust
- ThreeHouse Foods
- Westlake Royal Mexico
Work highlights
- Advised Cerberus Capital Management and Electrical Components International on acquiring an ongoing maquila operation in USA/Mexico.
- Advised Polaris and North Pole Star on obtaining a governmental ruling to include the US Product Identification Number in off-road vehicles for export.
- Advised ILS Supply Technologies on settling a dispute with customs authorities to secure uninterrupted company operations under its VAT certification.
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Luis Miguel Jiménez
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Luis Miguel Jiménez