KPMG Mexico

Encompassing consulting, litigation and controversy, KPMG Mexico‘ tax practice provides comprehensive legal support, including audit defence, representation before administrative and constitutional courts, the handling of VAT and reimbursement claims, and matters before PRODECON. The team also has robust transfer pricing capabilities and demonstrates expertise in mutual agreement procedures (MAPs), treaty-based negotiations and the defence of pricing adjustments. Senior partner Ulises Castilla oversees the firm’s entire legal offering, but his practice centres on high-stakes tax matters, including audit defence, nullity & amparo proceedings, settlement negotiations before PRODECON, and procedural strategies before the Mexican Tax Authority (SAT). Castilla co-heads the fiscal practice with Armando Lara (head of the firm’s international tax division), who focuses on complex cross-border taxation, tax policy and fiscal planning. Other key partners in a deep senior bench include: Federico Garza who has over 30 years’ experience in tax consultancy and litigation; tax controversy and litigation expert Ricardo Perera; and Antonio Ramírez and Carlos Pérez Gómez, noted for their transfer pricing controversy expertise. Jose Alberto Gonzalez (tax disputes, compliance strategy and administrative procedures) in the Monterrey office; and Roberto Cardona (an October 2024 arrival from Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.), who focuses on tax controversy and consulting, and constitutional law, are also noted. Key associates include: Ariadna Castillo, director of the tax litigaiton and controversy solutions practice; Michael Sánchez O'Sullivan (in New York), who focuses on tax structuring and transactional advice – particularly as regards private equity; senior Enrique Martínez, who handles tax litigation and disputes, along with administrative litigation and appeals; and José Luis Hernández (in Monterrey), whose practice is centred on tax and administrative litigation, including defence strategies before tax, customs and trade authorities. All named lawyers are in Mexico City unless otherwise stated. Francisco Barajas joined from Garrigues Mexico in August 2025.