Tax
Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.
The tax team at Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. is appreciated by clients for its ‘very pragmatic approach’ and is especially well-versed in cross-border matters, drawing on the firm’s international network. The practice has a particular focus on the oil-and-gas, automotive, manufacturing and finance sectors. As of March 2023, coordination of the department is the responsibility of Jorge Narváez-Hasfura, who has over 35 years’ experience acting for companies in tax disputes, and advising as regards international taxation and transfer pricing matters; he is widely recognised as a leader in the tax law market. Previous practice head Luis Adrián Jiménez Robles remains an integral part of the group and focuses on Mexican inbound restructuring planning for multinationals and multijurisdictional groups headquartered in North American and Europe. International tax and private wealth are pillars of Javier Ordoñez’s practice; and Juan Carlos Valles is an experienced name in complex tax and customs litigation. Diana Juarez is another name to note for international taxation and tax planning, while at senior associate level, Graco Sáenz stands out. Since publication, Sáenz has been raised to the partnership - effective as of Janauary 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘They have a very pragmatic approach and look at things with the intention of finding a solution. They do not repeat the clients the problem to be faced but how to solve it. They have one of the strongest teams in the region. The fact that Baker has offices all over the globe makes them a one-stop shop. This is valuable nowadays, when the flow of information is critical and when having too many people involved in a project can affect the final outcome.’
‘Javier Ordoñez is a super knowledgeable lawyer. He knows the law and regulations inside-and-out. His charismatic approach and easy access made him a very reliable person for us. Clients and the industry in general speak very high about him. He is a hard working person and someone who rolls up his sleeves when needed.’
‘The systematic and clear application of the regulations. Always maintaining a good balance between different roles.’
‘Tax advice at the individual level; Javier Ordonez and Jorge Narvaez are both to be recommended.’
Work highlights
- Assisted a client with the tax implications resulting from a rejection by the tax authority of the tax deduction on expired medications, as well as with the new compliance issues.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Adrián Jiménez Robles