About Us

MC Law Firm | Abogados is a pioneering boutique law firm established in 2014, dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services in both Mexico and Canada. We are the first firm of our kind, offering expert guidance in Spanish and English to individuals and businesses operating across these two countries.

Led by Guillermo Cruz Rico, JD, FLC, LL.M.

a highly respected Mexican and Canadian lawyer, our firm is committed to delivering exceptional legal counsel and personalized attention to our clients. As the first Foreign Legal Consultant authorized by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) to provide services in accordance with Mexican law, we bring a unique perspective and deep understanding of the legal systems and cultural nuances of both nations.

Why Choose MC Law Firm?

  • Dual Expertise: Our lawyers possess a profound knowledge of Mexican and Canadian law, enabling us to navigate complex legal matters with precision and efficiency.

  • Bilingual Services: We offer seamless communication in both Spanish and English, ensuring that our clients receive clear and effective legal advice.

  • Personalized Attention: We pride ourselves on providing personalized attention to each client, tailoring our services to meet their specific needs and goals.

  • Extensive Network: Our extensive network of legal professionals in Mexico and Canada allows us to connect our clients with the resources they need for success.

We specialize in two key areas:

Mexican Law

 

    • Doing Business in Mexico: Market entry strategies, corporate setup, and compliance.
    • Real Estate and Timeshare Law: Property transactions, title searches, and dispute resolution.
    • Immigration: Obtaining Mexican visas and residency permits
    • Legal Defence: Representation in criminal and civil cases.
    • Enforcing Canadian documents in Mexico
 

Canadian Law

    • Business and Corporate Law: Business formation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial contracts. 

    • Immigration Law: Visitor Visa, Temporary Residency, Permanent Residency. 

    • Wills and Last Testaments 

Whether you are a Canadian seeking opportunities in Mexico or a Mexican looking to expand your business in Canada, MC Law Firm is your trusted partner. Our team of experienced lawyers is dedicated to helping you achieve your legal objectives and navigate the complexities of cross-border transactions.

 

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can assist you.

 

FAQ

Legal systems and traditions in Mexico and Canada are quite different. The Mexican system is based on codified law and the Canadian system is based on common law/precedents. You need a lawyer licensed and experienced in both Mexican and Canadian law to identify issues and differences in order to avoid unnecessary mistakes and expenses.  It is also important to ensure items are properly enforceable and structured to operate as intended in both jurisdictions.  

You should hire a Mexican Canadian lawyer when you have legal needs Mexico. Generally speaking, when you need legal advice, defence or representation; particularly, when you are buying or selling real estate, dealing with timeshare scams or fraud or when you are starting a business.

Two main differences are insurance and ongoing professional education requirements. 
 
Insurance requirements are an important difference between Mexico and Canada; lawyers in Mexico are NOT required to have insurance to practice law. A Canadian Lawyer and foreign legal consultant must hold an insurance policy to cover errors and omissions.  By hiring MC Law you get the peace of mind of being backed by a lawyer who carries such an insurance policy. 
 
In Canada a lawyer must complete a certain amount of Continuing Professional Development, ensuring that MC Law is current on recent legal topics and ethics items. 
If you hire MC Law you have over 24 years of experience on your side with unique expertise on the differences in the law, the legal systems, as well as the cultural and language differences. Additionally 
you will not need to engage two or more counsels and can avoid hiring translators saving both time and money

Yes, MC Law is BOTH a Mexican Canadian lawyer and a foreign legal consultant. We can assist you in drafting powers of attorney and wills & testaments that can be executed, effective and enforceble in Mexico.

Only a legal professional authorized by the Law Society of Ontario is allowed to provide legal services pursuant LSO By-Law 14  

Due to the complexity and sophistication of dealing with legal matters in a foreign jurisdiction like Mexico, no free consultation is available.  We charge an initial consultation fee, however,  if you decide to retain our services within 10 days after your consult, your payment will be fully credited towards your legal fees.

Avoid to be
a Victim of a Timeshare Scam

Since 2007 we have been aggressively attacking timeshare fraud 

 and scams. We are proud of our record of assisting many Canadians in exiting deceptive contracts and avoiding entering into burdensome transactions in Mexico.