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Tax
Hogan Lovells is a strong choice of counsel for tax audits in Mexico, where it has deep experience representing a diverse range of international businesses. The team also supports the firm’s corporate and M&A practice on the tax aspects of transactions in the country. Leadership is divided between three lawyers: deeply experienced veteran Arturo Tiburcio, who focuses his practice on tax consultation, income tax audits, VAT, and international tax issues, including double tax treaties and transfer pricing; Jaime Espinosa, a Monterrey-based expert on transactional tax law; and counsel Francisco Palmero, whose experience covers the breadth of the firm’s tax offering. Senior associate David Esquivel is another notable contact in the team.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The group of tax lawyers is deeply experienced. They are widely recognised in tax practice in Mexico and also undertake operations in other countries, which provides confidence to international companies. It is certainly on par with other high-level firms.’
- ‘Arturo Tiburcio's experience in practice is very notable. The customer service of Francisco Palmero and David Esquivel also notable.’
- ‘Excellent service and knowledge - they are above the average!’
Key clients
- Hyundai Motors de México
- Acciona Energía Servicios México
- QlikTech México
- Ocean Network Express Shipment
- Tech Data
- Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA)
- Caterpillar México
- Cimmyt Int
- GM Financial Mexico
- Grupo Promax
Work highlights
- Advised Hyundai Motors de Mexico on a transfer pricing audit on its income tax and VAT for the fiscal year 2015.
- Assisted Acciona Energía Servicios México with an audit regarding income and VAT related with the construction of energy plants.
- Assisted QLIKTech México with an income tax audit arguing that it was not proven to have carried out activities with its related parties and clients during the 2014 fiscal year.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Practice head
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Arturo Tiburcio, Jaime Espinosa, Francisco Palmero