Contentious matters are the headline strength of Santamarina y Steta‘s tax practice, which regularly acts in litigation and challenges to assessments made by the tax authority. Among a client base that includes industry heavyweights in a number of fields, General Motors stands out, seeking the firm’s counsel on the full range of tax matters. A trio of lawyers oversee the tax group: experienced advisor Mariano Calderón, counsel Karina Robledo, and of counsel Agustín Gutiérrez, who has some 45 years’ experience in the sector.

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  • ‘The Santamarina y Steta team is at the highest standards in the area of ​​legal consulting. During the services provided, we found a very good willingness to support us and as a result, good quality in the services provided.'

Key clients

  • General Motors de Mexico (GMM)
  • Controladora General Motors
  • Durakón Mexicana
  • Pulcra Chemicals

Work highlights

  • Represented GMM in various tax trials that include transfer pricing matters related to international operations.
  • Advised Durakón Méxicana on tax litigation, including the preparation and filing of a nullity claim, against a tax assessment.

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Mariano Calderon, Agustin Gutiérrez, Karina Robledo