The tax department of Creel García-Cuéllar Aiza & Enríquez primarily practices in the area of transactional tax, with a particular focus on M&A and financial services. The
tax controversy group
assists with cross-border, financial and tax treaty-related matters.
Due to the current tax enforcement environment in Mexico, the practice has developed a unique
expertise on Preventive Criminal Tax Guidance.
Jorge Correa is the coordinator the firm's Tax Advisory practice and Luis Salinas is the coordinator for the firm's Tax Controversy practice. The team consists of
5 partners, 1 counsel, and more than 30 lawyers.
During the research cycle, Creel Garcia was active in tax matters throughout the region. The firm advised Citibanamex with complex tax advice in the landmark process to create two banks through the succcessful separation of retail and corporate banking businesses. The firm also successfully represented and advised the Mexican subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co with a tax assessment that included complex transfer pricing concerns. The firm successfully represented a company in the energy industry which overcame an innovative argument relating to capital gains, which was dismissed.
“They have consistently demonstrated strong technical expertise, along with a pragmatic approach to solving challenges in a creative and institutionally sound manner.”
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