Luis Guillermo Cruz Rico
JD, FLC, LL.M 

In Mexico his practice has been particularly focused in criminal law, constitutional law, humanitarian law, administrative law including ejido and agrarian land tenure claims

In Canada he has been devoted to practice  immigration, business, corporate and commercial law. 

In November 2012 he was appointed by the Attorney General of Canada to assist his office regarding NAFTA and Mexican law.

 

Professional Experience 

  • MC Law Firm | Abogados, law firm devoted to Mexican and Canadian law, Principal.
  • Cruz Herrera Ltd., first consulting firm specialized in Mexican Law based in Toronto, Canada, Managing Director; April 2007 – June 2014.
  • Greenspan Partners LLP, Toronto, Canada. Articling Student, Sep 2013- Jan 2014 & In-House Consultant, April 2007 – Sep2012
  • Cruz Herrera y Asociados, Abogados, Mexico City, Partner, June 2000 – September 2005
  • Mexico City Government, Cuajimalpa Region, Legal Department,  Head of the litigation Department, August 1998 – June 2000
  • Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (Airport Administration Authority) Mexico City, Legal Analyst, June 1997 – July 1998

Education

Mexican Canadian Lawyer Assisting Canadians

FAQ

If you hire a Mexican Canadian lawyer you do not have to engage two or more counsels nor translators to understand your legal needs in Mexico or Canada; therefore, you save time and money

Legal systems and traditions in Mexico and Canada are different; that is why only a lawyer devoted to Mexican and Canadian law can identify differences and help to avoid mistakes and unnecessary expenses. 

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.

In first place, insurance; lawyers in Mexico are not required to have insurance to practice law. A Canadian Lawyer and foreign legal consultant must hold an insurance policy for errors and omissions. Secondly, rules of professional responsibility, in Canada a lawyer must complete hours of Continuing Professional Development, in other words, a lawyer must be engaged in educational and training activities every year.

In first place, insurance; lawyers in Mexico are not required to have insurance to practice law. A Canadian Lawyer and foreign legal consultant must hold an insurance policy for errors and omissions. Secondly, rules of professional responsibility, in Canada a lawyer must complete hours of Continuing Professional Development, in other words, a lawyer must be engaged in educational and training activities every year.

Yes, a Mexican Canadian lawyer and foreign legal consultant may assist you to draft powers of attorney and your will and testaments to be executed and effective 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, fortunately, if you decide to retain our services within 10 days after your consultation, your payment shall be accredited as part of our legal fees.

Avoid to be
a Victim of a Timeshare Scam

Since 2007 we have fought timeshare fraud and scams. We are proud because we have helped many Canadians to get out of unreasonable contracts and protect them from timeshare scams in Mexico.