Garrigues

Garrigues’s international trade and customs group is a leading choice for multinational clients seeking advice on both advisory and contentious aspects of cross-border operations. The team is particularly strong in the life sciences sector, working with chemical, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, while also maintaining significant expertise in the food and beverages, cosmetics, alcohol, tobacco, and steel industries. Its work spans import and export matters, Immex-related issues, free trade agreements, origin verification, M&A customs analysis, and a wide array of customs measures. Practice co-head Eduardo Sotelo is noted for his expertise in complex trade and customs disputes, while fellow co-lead José Alberto Campos has substantial experience in advising multinational and Mexican clients on free trade agreements, import duties, export development programmes, customs requirements, and broader international trade issues. Monterrey-based Roberto Serralde is noted for his expertise in customs, manufacturing operations and maquiladora matters. At the senior associate level, key team members include Mexico City-based María Luisa Mendoza López and Querétaro-based Juan Carlos Jiménez.