Mexico City

Av. Insurgentes Sur N°. 688, 2º piso, interior 201-A
Colonia Del Valle, Alcaldía Benito Juárez
Ciudad de México, C.P. 03100
México

 

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Expanding Your Business into Mexico: Comprehensive Legal Support with a Local Presence

At Harris Sliwoski, we understand that expanding your business into Mexico presents exciting opportunities as well as complex challenges. In close collaboration with our esteemed Mexican law firm partner, Rivadeneyra, Treviño & De Campo, S.C., we provide seamless and comprehensive legal services to businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations in Mexico.

Our combined expertise and on-the-ground presence in key cities across Mexico—including Mexico City, Puebla, and Querétaro—allow us to offer tailored, efficient, and effective legal solutions that address the unique demands of the Mexican market.

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Key Cities: A Strategic Presence

Mexico City is the economic and political center of Mexico. As the nation’s capital, it serves as a hub for multinational corporations, international relations, and a wide array of industries and government entities. Our strategic presence in Mexico City enables us to provide in-depth local knowledge and customized solutions to help your business succeed.

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Comprehensive Legal Services

Our experienced legal team, including the fully trilingual Fred Rocafort (English-Spanish-Chinese) provides a full suite of legal services designed to support your business ventures in Mexico. We ensure that every aspect of your expansion is addressed, allowing you to focus on achieving your business goals.

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Core Legal Services Include:

  • Company Formations:
    Ensure a smooth transition with expert guidance on Mexican company formation, entity selection, registration, and ongoing compliance with local regulations.
  • Intellectual Property Protection:
    Safeguard your brand and innovations with comprehensive IP support, including trademark registration, copyright protection, enforcement actions, and licensing agreements.
  • Cross-Border Contracts:
    Mitigate risks and avoid legal pitfalls by crafting clear, enforceable contracts for your business dealings with Mexican counterparties.
  • Mexican Employment Law:
    Build a compliant and effective workforce with legal guidance on hiring, compensation structures, benefits, employment agreements, and terminations under Mexican labor laws.
  • Foreign Direct Investment:
    Navigate the complexities of foreign direct investment, including regulatory compliance, investment structuring, tax optimization, and interactions with government entities.
  • Mergers and Acquisitions:
    Successfully navigate mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in Mexico with our in-depth knowledge of local laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Real Estate:
    Receive expert assistance in property acquisition, leasing, and development to ensure that your physical presence in Mexico aligns with your operational goals.
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution:
    Protect your business interests with skilled representation in legal disputes, arbitration, and negotiations, offering strategic advocacy and counsel.
  • Relocating Manufacturing to Mexico:

One of our core specialties is assisting companies—particularly those relocating from China—in establishing or moving their manufacturing operations to Mexico. We are well-versed in all aspects of this process, from company formation to navigating Mexico’s shelter manufacturing model. We also represent Chinese companies looking to set up manufacturing in China.

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