Andrés Mascarúa
Of counsel
Professional area
Affiliations
Andrés is a member of the Mexican Bar Association (“Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados, A.C.”), and of the National Association of Corporate Lawyers (“Asociación Nacional de Abogados de Empresa, A.C.”). Author of several articles and studies on tax topics for diverse organizations and institutions.
Professional profile
Andrés Mascarúa started his professional practice in 1992, specializing in Tax Planning and Tax Litigation.
For more than 20 years, he has advised Mexican and multinational corporations, partnerships and individuals on a wide variety of industries, ranging from manufacturing to financial services.
Experience
His practice includes Tax Planning, Tax Audit, Customs Law, Administrative and Constitutional Law, as well as representing clients in tax disputes, at both, Federal and State levels.
Andrés frequently assists clients in developing responses to requests for information issued by the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT). In some audits, he plays a lead role and helps manage the entire audit.
In the controversy area, Andrés has represented clients at the audit and appellate levels of the SAT and in litigation before the federal courts.
Andrés has litigated cases before the Federal Court for Tax and Administrative Justice, the Administrative-Law Courts, District Courts, Collegiate Circuit Courts and the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice.
A substantial portion of Andrés’s practice involves state and local taxation. He has advised corporations to reduce the impact of state and local taxes.
He has also been asked to consult with congressional staffs with respect to proposed tax legislation.
Education
- Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM), Mexico Juris Doctor, high honors, 1995.
Language
- Spanish
- English