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We are City Laws, a law firm with 28 years of experience serving residents, tourism businesses, and foreigners in Cancun. We provide services in Spanish and English, using clear language and without making false promises.
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Cancun has its own legal system, and it's important that your lawyer is familiar with it.
Cancun thrives on tourism, coastal real estate investment, and a growing foreign community. This concentrates legal demands in a few very specific areas: buying and selling apartments and land, vacation rentals, immigration procedures with the National Institute of Migration (INM), and labor disputes in the hotel and service sectors.
All of Cancún lies within the restricted zone established by Article 27 of the Constitution, the 50-kilometer strip from the coast. Therefore, a foreigner buying property here almost always needs a bank trust or to acquire it through a Mexican company. Understanding this context firsthand prevents surprises and poorly structured procedures.
- ✓ Purchase and pre-sale of housing in the coastal area
- ✓ Trusts for foreigners in restricted areas
- ✓ Immigration procedures at the INM in Cancun
- ✓ Labor disputes in the hotel and services industry
Real estate focus
We review titles, pre-sale contracts, and trusts before you sign, so you can buy with the property in order.
Bilingual care
We explain each procedure in Spanish or English, keeping in mind local residents and foreigners who live or invest in Cancun.
28 years of practice
Nearly three decades of handling legal matters in Quintana Roo give us a close knowledge of the procedures and authorities in the area.
One firm for everything legal
These are the areas in which we most assist our clients in Cancun.
Real Estate
Purchase, sale, pre-sale and trusts of apartments and land in the coastal area of Cancun.
Migratory
Temporary and permanent residence before the INM for foreigners living in Cancun.
Familiar
Divorces, alimony, custody and inheritances, also for families with ties abroad.
Penal
Defense and support in investigation files before the Quintana Roo Prosecutor's Office.
Labor
Layoffs, severance packages and conflicts in the hotel and service sector, so common in the city.
Corporate
Incorporation of companies and contracts for tourism businesses, restaurants and services.
Fiscal
Tax obligations for rental of real estate and activity on digital lodging platforms.
Trademarks and IP
Trademark registration for tourism, gastronomy and service businesses operating in the area.
The most trusted lawyers in Cancun
We are an established team with nearly three decades defending families, businesses and foreigners. Transparency, fast response and a human touch.
- ✓ Verified attorneys specialized by area
- ✓ Bilingual service for the expat community
- ✓ A clear quote before we start
- ✓ We respond in under 24 business hours
Conciliation
We first seek the agreement that resolves your conflict and saves you time and money.
Legality
Every strategy strictly follows the law and professional ethics.
Strategy
Years of courtroom practice, academic training and teaching behind every case.
How to book your first consultation in Cancún?
Pick the day and time that suits you. A specialized lawyer confirms and helps you at no cost, in English or Spanish.
- ✓ Free and without obligation
- ✓ Same business-day confirmation
- ✓ In-person and online service
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What clients ask most
Can a foreigner buy a property in Cancun?+
Yes. Since Cancún is within the 50-kilometer restricted zone from the coast, a foreigner typically acquires property through a bank trust or a Mexican company. We'll review your case and explain the appropriate procedure before you sign.
What is a trust and why do I need it here?+
It's a contract where a Mexican bank holds the title to the property, and you, as the trustee, retain all rights of use, rental, and sale. It's granted for up to 50 years and is renewable. It's the standard mechanism for a foreigner to acquire real estate on the coast.
Do you serve people who don't speak Spanish?+
Yes. We provide service in both Spanish and English, to residents and foreigners living or investing in Cancun. We aim to ensure you understand every step of the process in your own language, without unnecessary technical jargon.
Does the first consultation have a cost?+
No. The first consultation is free. In that meeting, we listen to your situation, tell you honestly if there's anything that can be done, and explain the possible paths forward, without making you commit to anything.
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