The private client practice group at Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa is held in high regard by the market and acts for individuals, financial institutions, trustees, and both financial and external advisors. One client highlights the ‘penetration that this office has in the Mexican market’, dubbing the team ’indisputable leaders’. The slate of work covers tax obligations for both residents of Mexico and foreign clients, the implementation of investment and legal structures in Mexico and abroad, and compliance with all relevant regulatory rules. Practice head Alfredo Sánchez is praised for his ‘holistic and pragmatic vision regarding each case’ and draws on three decades' experience assisting with all aspects of domestic and international estate planning and succession matters for individuals, trusts, and estate administrators. Tax expert Ricardo Paullada is frequently engaged on private client matters, and Samy Lazarov is also a key partner in the practice group. An up-and-coming name in the market, Ana Sofía Ríos has a broad practice in wealth management matters, including Mexican trust formation, holding companies, donations and gifts, and retirement and succession planning. Experienced associate Alejandra Pacheco is noted.
Testimonials
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‘Chevez, Ruiz & Zamarripa is a benchmark not only in Mexico but also in Latam. It has very well-prepared partners with an experience that makes them unique. The penetration that this office has in the Mexican market, advising on all types of transactions, individuals and corporations, makes them indisputable leaders. Because of the exposure they have in the industry, they are the ones who have been able to gain the most practical experience. They always speak from experience, as they have many cases within their reach.’
‘Alfredo Sanchez: For me, without a doubt, he is one of the best prosecutors in Mexico. His holistic and pragmatic vision regarding each case/family makes him a unique advisor. In addition to having a very high intellectual capacity, he is also a great technician. An expert in tax / accounting matters, which allows him to solve problems immediately, since he has the knowledge and experience, he also has remarkable emotional intelligence which allows him to handle families or complex cases in a simple way and without creating friction or discussions.’
‘Seasoned professionals; well known in the marketplace as policy setters.’
Key clients
- JP Morgan
- Citibank
- UBS
- Credit Suisse
- Julius Ber
- Bank Safra
- BNP
- Santander
- Morgan Stanley
- Merrill Lynch
Work highlights
- Advised a family on compliance with Mexican tax obligations and establishing a trust.
- Assisted with the structuring of the financial investments of a Mexican family through a trust and life insurance policy abroad.
- Advised a foreign bank that plans to incorporate a Sicav (société d'investissement à capital variable), in which Mexican individuals hold their assets.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alfredo Sánchez