Commercial law attorneys in Mexico

An attorney specialized in commercial law advises and represents individuals and companies in matters governed by this area. In practical terms, it is a matter of federal competence, so it is governed by federal laws and litigated before district courts. Cases are resolved mainly before trial courts. The central applicable law is the Commercial Code (Código de Comercio).

The main applicable provisions are: the Commercial Code (Código de Comercio); the General Law of Negotiable Instruments and Credit Transactions (Ley General de Títulos y Operaciones de Crédito); the General Law of Commercial Companies (Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles); the Commercial Bankruptcy Law (Ley de Concursos Mercantiles); the Credit Institutions Law (Ley de Instituciones de Crédito); the Federal Civil Code (Código Civil Federal, applied supplementarily); and the Amparo Law (Ley de Amparo). A lawyer experienced in this field interprets how these rules combine in your specific case and which judicial precedents are relevant.

Yes. In commercial law it is common to resort to the amparo proceeding (constitutional relief), governed by the Amparo Law (Ley de Amparo), when an act of authority violates fundamental rights or unconstitutional rules are applied. Amparo has strict deadlines (as a general rule, 15 business days), so it is best to act quickly.

In collections, a percentage of what is recovered plus an advance is common, or a monthly retainer for credit portfolios. Commercial insolvency proceedings, given their complexity, are agreed at high fees owing to their duration and specialization. The creation of guarantees and the review of contracts are charged per project. Ask for a quote and a clear fee scheme from the outset. 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 commercial law matter allows some preparation, but it is best not to let the deadlines run. Even so, the sooner you get guidance on your commercial law case, the more options you will have.

Suele pedirse: The original credit instrument (promissory note, check, or bill of exchange); Signed commercial contracts; Invoices and account statements; The company's articles of incorporation, if applicable; Identification of the parties and powers of attorney of the representatives; Proof of the debts and interest; Guarantees granted (pledges, sureties). No te preocupes si te falta alguno: el abogado te indicará cómo obtenerlo.

Yes. In commercial 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 deal with cross-border matters, remote procedures and powers of attorney.

Verify their cédula profesional (professional license) in the SEP's National Registry of Professionals, confirm they have concrete experience in commercial law —being a general attorney is not enough— and ask them to explain the strategy and fees in writing for proceedings before trial courts. All of Letrados.mx's commercial-law attorneys have a verified cédula profesional.

In the executive commercial proceeding, with a credit instrument the judge issues a writ of execution (auto de exequendo) and may order the attachment of assets from the outset; the defendant has a term to raise defenses and, after the taking of evidence, judgment is rendered. It usually lasts six months to a year and a half. Un abogado de derecho mercantil puede darte una estimación realista tras revisar tu caso.

Yes. At Letrados.mx, the initial assessment of your commercial-law case is normally free. Describe your case and a lawyer specializing in commercial law will review it and advise you before you decide whether to proceed.

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

Ten cuidado con: Loses or obtains copies of the original credit instrument without safeguarding it properly; Promises to attach specific assets without verifying their existence or ownership; Miscalculates default interest or the negotiable-instrument prescription; Is unaware of the Commercial Insolvency Law when the case involves insolvency. Un abogado serio te da certidumbre por escrito y nunca garantiza resultados imposibles.