Lizette Téllez de la Vega
Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. leverages the wider firm’s international network and its relationship with major banks, through which it assists with the spectrum of cross-border tax compliance issues, thus facilitating that families and HNWIs receive comprehensive advice on wealth planning and pre-migration planning. The practice has further strength in advising insurers on regulatory compliance for operating in Mexico. Jorge Narváez-Hasfura is the main contact and an expert on transfer pricing and the range of contentious tax matters. Over his 30 year career, Narváez has had gained extensive experience in wealth management, a sub-specialty where he is supported by fellow partner and tax expert Javier Ordoñez-Namihira. Senior associate Lizette Téllez de la Vega assists on the full range of work and has particular strength in identifying tax planning opportunities.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very coordinated in terms of updates and trends. Very clear and consistent communication between team members.'
- 'Attention to detail, human quality, empathy, understanding and a global vision of family matters.'
- 'They are strong and have expertise in all areas and jurisdictions. it is an excellent global law firm.'
- 'Exceptional expertise and availability.'
- 'The Baker McKenzie team stands out for its dedication to service and its speed of response. The lawyers are proactive in the face of new challenges and business opportunities for their clients.'
- 'The main difference with their competitors is the availability of people, mainly their Tax Partner, Javier Ordóñez. In a dynamic city like Mexico City and a multinational firm like Baker McKenzie, one imagines delays or difficulties in accessing senior people, but with them it was the opposite.'
- 'Baker has always been characterised by having a first-class team. The Mexico team is undoubtedly one of the best Baker teams in Latin America. The human quality of its partners is first class.'
- 'Javier Ordoñez is one of the best tax experts in Mexico. His knowledge and his way of transmitting it in a very practical way to his clients makes him an exceptional lawyer. He is a very analytical person and aware of the needs of his clients.'
Key clients
- Utmost PanEurope
- UBS AG
Work highlights
- Assisting Utmost PanEurope with regulatory, tax and wealth management advice in connection with life insurance offered to Mexican clients.
- Advising UBS on regulatory, tax and wealth management advice to enable them to legally and validly offer its financial advisory services to Mexico-resident clients.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jorge Narvaez Hasfura
Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Javier Ordoñez
Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jorge Narváez-Hasfura