Corporate attorneys in Mexico

A lawyer specialized in corporate law advises and represents individuals and companies in matters governed by this field. In practical terms, it is a field of federal jurisdiction, so it is governed by federal laws and heard before district courts. Much of the work is preventive and documentary rather than litigious, and is handled before courts and administrative bodies. The central applicable statute is the General Law of Commercial Companies (Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles).

The main applicable provisions are: the General Law of Commercial Companies; the Commercial Code; the Securities Market Law; the General Law of Negotiable Instruments and Credit Operations; the Foreign Investment Law; the Federal Economic Competition Law; the Federal Civil Code (general regime of contracts and obligations). A lawyer experienced in this field interprets how these rules combine in your specific case and which judicial criteria are relevant.

In corporate law, amparo (the constitutional-rights protection suit) is rarely the main avenue; the matter is normally resolved through the ordinary channels of the field. Even so, an attorney can assess whether, in your case, there is an act of authority that can be challenged by that route.

Incorporation combines the lawyer's fees with the fees of the notary or broker and of the Public Registry; recurring advice is usually contracted as a monthly retainer and M&A transactions per project or by the hour. Demand a clear quote before starting; be wary of anyone who offers to incorporate a company 'without a notary' or at a price well below the mandatory notarial tariff. Modalidades habituales: igualada mensual, cobro por hora, cuota litis (porcentaje sobre el resultado) o esquemas mixtos. En Letrados.mx nuestros abogados te explican sus honorarios por adelantado.

A corporate law matter can normally be planned calmly, without pressing deadlines. Even so, the sooner you get guidance on your corporate law case, the more options you will have.

Suele pedirse: Name or corporate-name authorization (Ministry of the Economy); Deed of incorporation and corporate bylaws; Corporate books: shareholder register, meeting minutes, and capital changes; Notarized powers of attorney of representatives and directors; Financial statements and tax receipts for due diligence; Contracts, shareholders' agreements, and share certificates. No te preocupes si te falta alguno: el abogado te indicará cómo obtenerlo.

Yes. In corporate law we handle many cases involving foreigners and Mexicans living abroad. We can connect you with lawyers who speak English and other languages and who handle cross-border matters, remote procedures, and powers of attorney.

Verify their professional license (cedula profesional) in the SEP National Registry of Professionals (Registro Nacional de Profesionistas), confirm that they have concrete experience in corporate law -being a general lawyer is not enough- and ask them to explain the strategy and fees in writing before courts and administrative bodies. All corporate law lawyers at Letrados.mx have a verified professional license.

Incorporating a company requires the name authorization from the Ministry of the Economy, the signing of the deed before a notary or broker, and recording at the Public Registry of Commerce; it can be completed in days or a few weeks. Meetings are called in accordance with the bylaws and formalized. Un abogado de derecho corporativo puede darte una estimación realista tras revisar tu caso.

Yes. At Letrados.mx the first assessment of your corporate law case is usually free of charge. Describe your case and an attorney specializing in corporate law will review it and advise you before you decide whether to proceed.

Yes. We handle corporate-law cases in all 32 states. When you indicate your state and city, we assign you a lawyer who knows the local courts and rules that apply to a corporate-law matter.

Ten cuidado con: Proposes incorporating the company without a notary or public broker, or without recording it at the Public Registry of Commerce; Omits a shareholders' agreement and leaves majorities to chance; Does not conduct due diligence before buying a company or its shares; Ignores the concentration notification to Cofece when applicable; Drafts generic bylaws without tailoring them to the real agreement among the partners. Un abogado serio te da certidumbre por escrito y nunca garantiza resultados imposibles.