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CANNIZZO, is a Law Firm offering a wide range of legal services to its domestic and international clients. Its services are based on the Mexican legal system, however, its attorneys, who are either from or have studied in Mexico, the United States and Europe, are specialized in multijurisdictional business and transactional matters. As such, they have optimum comparative knowledge regarding the legal, economic and cultural realities existing in the countries in which their clients operate. This knowledge has proven very useful in assisting non-Mexican clients with the prevention and resolution of legal problems involving Mexico.
The attorneys of Cannizzo, work closely and creatively with their clients to achieve their specific objectives, creating practical, innovative solutions to the challenges presented by business in these modern times.
Our clients can count on us to maximize their prospects of a successful outcome. Whatever the proposed assignment – irrespective of the subject matter, size or complexity – our clients’ success is our priority. Businesses therefore need advice from experienced lawyers, who understand the relevant issues and can identify appropriate solutions. Whether on complex litigation, investigations by competition authorities, merger control, competition compliance programs, or commercial arrangements, we deliver tailored, effective, industry-focused and timely advice and assistance.
Extensive experience with Mexican and foreign companies
Mexico is probably the country with more free trade agreements in the Globe. For the past 40 years we have assisted foreign companies navigate the Mexican legal system to simplify the process of establishing their operations in Mexico and to have a successful operation in Mexico. We assist and represent our North and South American, European and Asian clients in all aspects of the legal practice arena in Mexico. We have broad experience in areas related to corporate, securities, international acquisitions, distribution, agency and franchise arrangements, trusts and economic competition legislation. In addition, we assist in areas including, among others: the creation of corporate structures, the incorporation of companies and the creation of Mexican branches of foreign companies; the negotiation of shareholders’ agreements; the designation and hiring of officers and directors; assistance and representation in cases involving conflicts among shareholders; the acquisition of assets; public and private share offerings. We have broad experience in mergers and acquisitions and in all kinds of legal due-diligence investigations and negotiations related to the above-described transactions.
Our multidisciplinary team ensures that all aspects of an operation are understood and addressed.
We help with:
- Strategies: Identifying the key issues and developing the right approach.
- Relationships: Joint ventures, outsourcings, major contracts.
- Structures: Operating structures, procurement, sales, and distribution networks.
- Security: Risk management and regulatory compliance, assessments and audits, policies and procedures.
- Stepping up: Practical help with operational issues as they arise.
