Tax
A 'practical, fast and experienced' team handles tax law at Holland & Knight's offices in Mexico. The department is a key component of the firm’s wider offering in tax law across North America and internationally, assisting multinationals operating in Mexico with both domestic and international tax services. Clients appreciate the 'incredible strategic thinking' of Eugenio Grageda (international and local tax, private wealth & wealth, offshore tax compliance), who now shares leadership of the practice with Ricardo Ibarra (who is well versed in domestic and international tax matters as part of his broader corporate practice), following the October 2024 departure of former practice co-head Mario Barrera in Octobre 2024. The associate pool was strengthened in October 2023 by the addition of Alonso Pelayo from Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.; intermediate Miguel Rosas is also a name to note. Former senior Catalina Mandujano left the firm in September 2024.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The firm's tax team and its contacts in other countries enabled us to meet our objective quickly. The team's ability to design and implement plans internationally was outstanding. It certainly compares favorably with other firms.'
- 'They are clear and direct in their explanations. They always worked with the other parties involved to get the plan forward. They are lawyers with great skills but with even greater human quality. Some of the best I have used in the field. I worked with Eugenio Grageda and Alonso Pizarro, to whom we will always be grateful.'
- 'They are practical, fast and experienced. They anticipate the client's needs and provide creative and accurate solutions immediately.'
- 'Eugenio Grageda is a capable and honest lawyer, but his best quality is his concern and empathy towards our problems. He never rests until he finds a solution. He focuses on delivering results and has incredible strategic thinking.'
Key clients
- LNG
- Retail Company
- Leading Shipping Company
- Asset Management Company
- Dufry
- Alubin
- Parques Logísticos del Centro
- Dufry México
- Exeter Property Group
- Promotora y Desarrolladora Mexicana
- Alubin
- HRGM
- Technip FMC
Work highlights
- Assisted LNG with the establishment of a gas processing plant in Mexico and the subsequent distribution of gas to the US, emphasising tax efficiency.
- Advised a client on analyses of case law IX-J-SS-70 delivered by the Mexican Tax Court.
- Advised a client on additional tax on dividends and profit distributions.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eugenio Grageda, Ricardo Ibarra