Mexico’s General Law of Administrative Responsibilities (“LGRA” per its acronym in Spanish) regulates not only the conduct of public officials but also has direct implications for private companies that interact with such public officials. In particular, Articles 24 and 25 of the LGRA provide a legal framework for the adoption of robust internal controls and
Mexico has been and continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors interested in acquiring real estate, whether for industrial, commercial, retirement, vacation, or development purposes. However, foreign ownership of real property in Mexico is subject to constitutional restrictions that are often misunderstood. Understanding the available legal mechanisms can help investors make secure investments
Mexico’s Supreme Court has set a new precedent concerning the validity of clauses submitting disputes to foreign jurisdictions when such clauses are included in Terms and Conditions or Adhesion Contracts. Although this ruling was specifically issued in the context of Terms and Conditions accepted through websites, the reasoning behind it may be extended in the
Notes on the proposed Electricity Sector Law
On February 5th, 2025, Mexico’s President submitted to the Senate an initiative to enact eight new laws on energy matters, aimed to adapt the legal framework to the constitutional amendments of October 2024 on strategic areas and companies, in addition to reflecting the new public policy
In accordance with Mexican law, the delegation of authority to a third party, whether by a company or an individual, must follow a formal procedure through the execution of a written power of attorney, which in most cases consists of a written instrument establishing the specific authority that the attorney-in-fact will have. The granting of powers
Based on recently approved amendments to Mexican labor laws prohibiting the outsourcing of personnel (with the only exception being those providing specialized services), it is crucial for those companies that customarily engage specialized services to take certain actions to avoid any violations of Mexico’s new labor regulations. As such, companies with specialized service providers should