Wealth management in Mexico

Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C.

Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. is a reputable leader in the wealth management market, with long-standing relationships with top international banks that regularly refer high-net-worth clients from around the world. The firm’s multidisciplinary team offers comprehensive tax and legal planning services, with specialised expertise in asset transfers, both domestic and international trusts and the structuring and drafting of trusts for succession planning. Victor Barajas leads the private clients practice and is highly regarded for his expertise in advising on the organisation and structuring of wealth and asset protection strategies. Tax partner Alejandro Barrera co-heads the group, bringing experience to the wealth planning practice. The team benefits from a host of names with expertise in wealth management, with younger  partners Jesús Colunga and Amilcar Garcia advising families on their assets and corporate governance of their businesses.

Praxisleiter:

Victor Barajas; Alejandro Barrera


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jesús Colunga; Amilcar Garcia; Carlos Martinez; Gerson Vaca


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‚Basham Ringe & Correa is a guarantee of quality in our business. It is an old firm with a lot of prestige but at the same time with professionals of excellence and who adapt well to the changing conditions of the market.‘

‚It is a complete firm – fully fledged, so we are confident in referring clients to them because every problem will be dealt with very professionally and in a holistic way.‘

‚They are excellent when it comes to customer service. Whenever we need them they are there for us. They are always on top of the latest developments and often anticipate them, which is a great comfort for us in such a changing environment. We work a lot with Victor Barajas.‘

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Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa

Alongside housing a top-tier tax practice, Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa boasts a comprehensive wealth management offering that includes estate planning, asset management, family wealth protection and succession planning. The team regularly advises on investment strategy, navigating domestic and global regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance with tax obligations and corporate governance requirements. Alfredo Sanchez leads the deep bench of practitioners involved in the practice and has over three decades of experience in estate planning and succession matters, and he regularly assists clients with their tax structure and aids in the creation of local and international trusts. Ricardo Paullada is a key contact for tax consultancy for individuals and family offices, and supports the team alongside Jose Carlos Silva and Eduardo Valenzuela. Younger partner Ana Sofía Ríos is a key name who is heavily active in Mexican trust formation and succession planning.

Praxisleiter:

Alfredo Sanchez Torrado


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ricardo Paullada; Jose Carlos Silva; Eduardo Valenzuela; Samy Lazarov; Ana Sofía Ríos


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‘Chevez’s lawyers are very up-to-date and proactively bring new ideas to the table.‘

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JP Morgan


Citibank


UBS


Credit Suisse


Julius Ber


Bank Safra


BNP


Santander


Morgan Stanley


Merrill Lynch


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Galicia Abogados S.C.

Galicia Abogados S.C. is a top choice for high-net-worth individuals, family offices and financial institutions, renowned for its advisory expertise in asset management and protection. The team excels in succession planning, offering solutions through the establishment of domestic and international trusts and the administration of wills, all while ensuring optimal tax efficiency. Gabriela Pellón co-heads the practice with Christian Lippert, the pair of whom have notable expertise in tax and wealth management, particularly in navigating complex cross-border regulatory frameworks to support international assets. Two promotions to counsel in January 2025 significantly strengthen the practice: Cecilia Díaz de Rivera, who focuses on the corporate and family aspects of control structures and estate planning, and Fabiola Jiménez, who advises on corporate restructurings related to estate planning and family business governance. Associates Ana Elena Dominguez and Gabryela Valencia are also key contributors, providing essential support across all areas of the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Christian Lippert; Gabriela Pellón


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Cecilia Díaz de Rivera; Fabiola Jiménez; Ana Elena Dominguez; Gabryela Valencia


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‘Galicia is truly doing a magnificent job in all its practices. They have the capacity, motivation, responsibility and ethics.‘

‘The speed with which they handle issues stands out. They take their clients‘ problems as their own.’

‚Galicia is absolutely first rate in the wealth management, trusts and private client practice, with deep experience and expertise in complex, multi-jurisdictional planning.’

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Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.

Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. is a go-to firm for navigating complex tax regulations affecting wealth management and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and financial institutions. The team offers comprehensive corporate and tax advisory services for investment planning, while also guiding clients through business succession strategies and related corporate restructurings. Practice head Jorge Narváez-Hasfura is a dedicated tax practitioner advising on complex fiscal implications of estate planning and Mexican trusts. He is ably supported by Javier Ordoñez, a capable advisor on international tax planning, and Lizette Tellez-De la Vega, who tackles estate planning for international corporations and individuals.

Praxisleiter:

Jorge Narvaez-Hasfura


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Javier Ordoñez; Lizette Tellez-De la Vega


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‘The Baker McKenzie team boasts extensive experience among its partners, based in Mexico City but extending to other cities in Mexico. This practical knowledge allows them to address current issues and global trends with the necessary insight into the local culture.‘

‘I highly appreciate the availability of the firm’s lawyers.‘

‘Baker & McKenzie is a firm among the most respected firms in Mexico in the area of tax planning for private clients. ’

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Utmost PanEurope dac


UBS AG


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  • Provided Utmost PanEurope dac with regulatory, tax, and wealth management advice in connection with life insurance offered to Mexican clients.
  • Provided ongoing assistance to UBS AG with regulatory, tax and wealth management advice to enable them to legally and validly offer their financial advisory services to Mexican resident clients.

Garrigues

With its absorption of the former Sánchez Devanny completed in February 2025, Garrigues has inherited a tax team that also has expertise advising HNWIs and families on wealth management and legal planning regarding the transfer of domestic and international assets. In Monterrey, former managing partner Ricardo León Santacruz is now the tax group coordinator; a veteran practitioner with over 30 years’ experience, he has deep experience of both tax and estate planning. In Querétaro, Abel Mejía has over a decade’s partner-level experience in private wealth matters, including pre-migration tax planning to other countries, international patrimonial structures incorporating corporate-family governance protocols, and inheritance transmission.

Praxisleiter:

Abel Mejía-Cosenza; Ricardo León-Santacruz; Ernesto Silvas-Medina; Debby R. McKey-Duran; Jorge López-López; Arturo Garza-Matar


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‚The depth of knowledge in cross-border tax and estate planning matters stands out.‘

They understand cross-border matters. They are bilingual. Their understanding of income and inheritance tax matters is top-notch.‘

‚Abel Mejía-Cosenza and Ricardo León-Santacruz continue to be true stand-outs.‘

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