Mexican Law
We are devoted to help Canadians, professionals, business people, investors and their families with their legal needs in Mexico.
Doing Business
We advice to our clients about ideal ways to conduct business in Mexico to achieve their goals; from identifying the right legal structure, e.g. Mexican corporation, limited partnership, joint venture, etc. to guide them from A to Z without getting lost in the process.
Real Estate & Timeshare Law
Solutions in due diligence and regulatory compliance in real estate transactions in Mexico. We assist our client to complete their closing without unnecessary headaches nor delays.
Defence and Dispute Resolution
We assist our clients to resolve their legal needs in Mexico, including civil and estate litigation, criminal defence before federal and local courts and tribunals. Also we provide services of alternative dispute resolution, ADR, including mediation and arbitration
FAQ
Why Should I hire a Mexican Canadian Lawyer?
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
How a Mexican Canadian Lawyer can help me?
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.
When should I hire a Mexican Canadian lawyer?
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.
What is the main difference between hiring a Mexican Canadian Lawyer in Canada vs a local counsel in Mexico?
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.
What is the main difference between hiring a Mexican Canadian Lawyer in Canada vs a local counsel in Mexico?
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.
Is a Mexican Canadian Lawyer able to assist me to grant a POA or Will and Testament to be effective in Mexico?
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.
Who cand provide legal services in accordance with the laws of Mexico in Ontario?
Only a legal professional authorized by the Law Society of Ontario is allowed to provide legal services pursuant LSO By-Law 14
Do you provide free consultation?
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.