One Firm. Two Legal Systems. Total Clarity.
You don’t need to coordinate multiple advisors across jurisdictions.
We bridge the gap—legally, culturally, and strategically.
✔ Dual-qualified legal expertise (Canada & Mexico)
✔ 25+ years of cross-border experience
✔ Business-focused, practical advice—not theory
✔ Services in English and Spanish
Legal Solutions for Every Stage of Your Expansion
Start your operations with the right legal foundation.
1. Market Entry & Structuring
Protect your business with enforceable agreements.
2. Contracts & Transactions
Secure your investments in Mexico with confidence.
3. Real Estate & Investment
Stay compliant—and resolve issues strategically.
Resolve Issues Strategically
Doing Business in Mexico: What Canadian Companies Need to Know
Mexico is Canada’s gateway to Latin America and a cornerstone of the CUSMA/T-MEC trade bloc — but it is a civil law country with its own corporate, tax, and labour systems. As a Mexican Canadian lawyer and dual-qualified lawyer in Mexico and Canada, I help Canadian SMEs get the legal foundations right the first time. Here is what that involves.
Choosing and Forming Your Mexican Entity
Most Canadian companies establish a Mexican subsidiary — typically an S.A. de C.V. or an S. de R.L. de C.V. Both provide limited liability; the right choice depends on your ownership, financing, and Canadian tax position. Incorporation is formalized before a notario público, registered in the Public Registry of Commerce, and completed with tax (RFC) and foreign-investment (RNIE) registrations.
Foreign Investment and Regulatory Compliance
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Contracts That Are Enforceable in Mexico
Agreements drafted only for Ontario often fail where it counts — in a Mexican courtroom. Distribution, supply, services, and joint-venture agreements should be drafted or reviewed under Mexican law, in Spanish where it controls, with jurisdiction or arbitration clauses chosen deliberately. Product companies must also meet applicable Mexican Official Standards (NOMs) before goods reach customs.
How it Works
1. Consultation
We understand your goals and identify risks.
2. Legal Roadmap
You receive a clear, actionable plan.
3. Execution & Support
We guide you through every step.
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Why Work with Us
Doing Business in Mexico,
A practical guide for Canadian SMEs
