Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa

Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa is well-regarded for its handling of fiscal disputes related to foreign trade and customs, with capabilities in nullity actions of tax contingencies and disputes over tariff and customs obligations. The team is also a port of call following audits initiated by Mexican regulatory authorities, regarding a range of issues such as origin verification and VAT certification, as well as participating in antidumping investigations. Ricardo Romero is the lead partner of the practice, whose consultancy expertise covers export promotion programmes, free trade agreements and commercial remedies. Gerardo Canseco offers support on matters related to maquila operations, tariff classification and customs valuation and has sector-specific expertise in energy. Jose Maria Garcia is a junior partner of note, who is active in administrative procedures and litigation related to free trade agreements. Paulina Islas, a seasoned professional in customs litigation, and Raul Hernandez, who handles the import and export of highly regulated goods and has a background in maritime law, stands out at the associate level. Since publication, Islas has been promoted to the partnership - effective as of November 2025.