Prepare and defend our clients in administrative claims brought before tax and customs administrations.
Submit refund claims for taxes, surcharges and contributions.
Defend tax and customs lawsuits throughout the various stages, including petitions for cassation and constitutional actions.
International Taxation: We advise on international tax matters, application of double taxation agreements, CFC rules, among others.
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The firm has experience defending companies in customs claims before the authorities. It also helps clients challenge the imposition of protective tariffs. The team also works on matters related to the sub-valuation of imported goods and contesting the valuation of goods.
Latin Lawyer 2018
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The firm has advised companies on customs claims and recently represented General Motors in its motion to reconsider a duplicate VAT payment on vehicle imports. Another client turned to the firm for assistance on the classification of non-local goods by the customs authority.
Key partners
Edgar Acosta, a former head of the Ministry of Finance’s foreign trade department.
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Carmen Simone-Lasso
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Edgar Acosta-Grijalva
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Gianella Gallegos-Santos
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