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  • Garrigues named regional firm of the year in Latin America at IFLR Americas Awards

    The firm has also been named national law firm of the year in Peru and received an award for a transaction

  • Mexico: Mandatory adoption of the electronic customs value statement Is postponed and will take effect according to each customs regime

    The Tax Administration Service (SAT) extends the deadline for adopting the electronic customs value statement and sets out a phased schedule based on the customs regime. Importing companies now have more time to adapt their processes and gather the required documents and information before the obligation takes effect. 

  • Mexico: CONUEE strengthens oversight of high energy-consuming users through new registration, reporting and energy management obligations

    The new provisions issued by the National Commission for the Efficient Use of Energy (CONUEE) develop the mandatory registration framework for high energy consumption users. The measure introduces new obligations for companies with significant electricity or fuel consumption levels, including registration requirements, annual energy reporting obligations, and the implementation and monitoring of energy efficiency and decarbonization measures. 

  • Garrigues is named 'Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year: Southern Cone' by LatinFinance

    Two deals on which the firm advised were also named among the best in Latin America 

  • Real estate due diligence in Mexico: keys to a secure process

    Before purchasing real estate in Mexico, a legal audit can prevent hidden risks and future costs. This guide explains what to review, from title and encumbrances to licenses, contracts, and tax matters, to invest with greater security and protect the value of the transaction.

  • Mexico: The Ministry of Energy closes the regulatory loop with new official forms for the entire biofuels value chain

    The Ministry of Energy (Secretaría de Energía, SENER) completes the regulatory framework for biofuels with the publication of official forms for permits, authorizations, logs and related procedures. As of 1 September 2026, the entire value chain will be required to comply with new traceability, control and compliance requirements.

  • Mexico: New anti-money laundering rules require obligated parties to implement a comprehensive risk-based compliance framework by 2027

    Mexico has crystallised its anti-money laundering regulatory reform by imposing new compliance obligations on obligated parties. The rules set out how the risk-based approach is to be applied and establish deadlines for adapting processes, controls, audits and technology systems.

  • Mexico: CNE establishes temporary registration program to identify and regularize self-consumption fuel dispatch activities nationwide

    Through this registration program, the National Energy Commission (CNE) allows eligible operators to continue carrying out their activities under defined parameters until the corresponding regulatory framework is issued. The measure seeks to avoid disruptions to ongoing operations and provide regulatory certainty regarding the scope of these activities in accordance with the Hydrocarbons Sector Law.

  • Mexico charts its roadmap to develop the lithium value chain through 2030

    The program aims to boost national capabilities in exploration, processing, energy storage and battery manufacturing, although its execution will largely depend on the approval of new regulatory developments and the availability of public resources.

  • Chile approves tax measures aimed at boosting investment and economic growth

    The measures approved by the Chilean Congress contemplate significant changes aimed at boosting investment and economic growth, including tax reductions, new tax credits, and incentives to attract capital to the country.