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We are a firm with 28 years of experience and bilingual service in Spanish and English. We assist clients throughout Mexico and foreign investors in the country, providing clear advice and remote support when needed.
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One single office for all your needs in Mexico, wherever you are.
Mexico has two very different client profiles: Mexicans living in other states or abroad who need to resolve a matter here, and foreigners who want to buy property, invest, or establish a business in the country. In both cases, the challenge is usually the same: coordinating procedures, notaries, and authorities without having to be present at every step.
We work remotely and in person, based in the Riviera Maya and with the capacity to handle matters in various states. We help you understand what Mexican law requires, what documents you need, and how to sign or grant a power of attorney remotely with full legal validity.
- ✓ Bilingual customer service for clients in Mexico and abroad
- ✓ Remote consultation via video call and remote signature
- ✓ Support in trusts for the restricted zone
- ✓ Notarial powers of attorney to operate without being present
Investment with backing
We review deeds, contracts, and trusts before you sign or transfer money, so you know exactly what you're acquiring.
Customers abroad
We serve Mexicans and foreigners who operate remotely, with support to apostille or legalize documents and grant powers of attorney valid in Mexico.
A single interlocutor
We coordinate notaries, authorities, and procedures so that you always deal with the same team and know what stage your case is at.
One firm for everything legal
These are the areas in which we assist clients throughout Mexico:
Real Estate
Purchase, sale, trust, and review of deeds in any state.
Migratory
Temporary or permanent residence and procedures before the INM.
Familiar
Divorce, alimony and custody, also for those who live abroad.
Penal
Defense and support in complaints and investigation files.
Labor
Labor disputes in accordance with the Federal Labor Law.
Corporate
Incorporation of companies and contracts to operate in Mexico.
Fiscal
Tax obligations to the SAT for residents and investors.
Trademarks and IP
Registration and protection of trademarks before the IMPI.
The most trusted lawyers in Mexico
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 Mexico?
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 you assist me if I live outside of Mexico?+
Yes. We work with Mexican clients and foreign clients residing abroad, using video calls and remotely signed documents. When a procedure requires your in-person signature, we explain how to grant a power of attorney or apostille your documents so that everything is valid in Mexico.
Can a foreigner buy property in Mexico?+
Yes. In the so-called restricted zone, near coasts and borders, acquisition is usually done through a bank trust or a Mexican company, in accordance with the Foreign Investment Law. We help you choose the right option and review the transaction before you sign.
Do they handle cases in any state of the country?+
We provide legal counsel for matters in various states across Mexico and coordinate with notaries and local authorities when necessary. In some legal proceedings, we collaborate with correspondent attorneys in the area, keeping you informed of the progress.
Does the first consultation have a cost?+
No. The first consultation is free and without obligation. During this consultation, we listen to your situation, give you a general overview, and explain the possible steps to take before you decide to proceed.
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