CROSS-BORDER BUSINESS LEGAL GUIDANCE
Operate and Expand Into Mexico With Greater Legal Clarity
Cross-border legal guidance for manufacturers, maquila operations, investors, startups, nearshoring companies, suppliers, service providers, and U.S. businesses operating in Mexico.
California-regulated
professional accountability
Direct accessibility from the United States
Cross-border Legal Coordination
Access to Attorneys, Notaries, & Legal Professionals in Mexico
20+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
192,000+
ACTIVE CA LAW FIRMS
1
MEXICAN FLC LAW FIRM
32
LAWYERS IN 32 MEXICO STATES
LED BY EXPERIENCE. FOCUSED ON YOU.
MexLawClinic is a cross-border legal consultancy and advisory firm focused on Mexican legal matters for clients located in California and throughout the United States.
It is led by German Brito Alonso, a Mexican attorney licensed by the State Bar of California as a Certified Foreign Legal Consultant (FLC), with more than 20 years of experience handling complex legal matters involving Mexico and the United States.
California-Licensed FLC
Professional Accountability
Network of Attorneys, Notaries
& Legal Professionals in Mexico
20+ Years of Cross-Border
Legal Experience
Practical, Solution-Oriented Legal Guidance
FOR GROWING BUSINESSES
Expanding into Mexico represents a significant operational, commercial, or investment decision.
Proper legal guidance can help structure that expansion and reduce unnecessary exposure. We regularly assist U.S.-based companies, startups, and investors entering or operating in the Mexican market.
WE HELP YOU NAVIGATE
Whether you are:
Setting up a Mexican legal entity
Reviewing supplier or manufacturer contracts
Structuring maquila or nearshoring operations
Managing SAT compliance and tax obligations
Handling labor law exposure in Mexico
Or already facing legal issues with a Mexican counterpart
MexLawClinic helps businesses navigate the situation with practical cross-border legal guidance.
AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES INVOLVING
Poorly drafted supplier agreements
Entity formation errors
Labor liability exposure
SAT registration gaps
Operating license requirements
Intellectual property risks
Contract enforcement issues
QUESTIONS CLIENTS FREQUENTLY ASK
Do I need a Mexican company to operate in Mexico?
Depending on the operations involved, many businesses require a Mexican legal entity or operational structure.
What is SAT in Mexico?
SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria) is Mexico's federal tax authority, equivalent to the IRS. It oversees tax registration, compliance, and invoicing requirements for businesses operating in Mexico.
Can MexLawClinic review contracts with Mexican suppliers or manufacturers?
Yes. MexLawClinic assists businesses reviewing contracts, negotiations, operational exposure, and legal risks involving Mexican suppliers and manufacturers.
Can MexLawClinic assist with closing or exiting operations in Mexico?
Yes. MexLawClinic assists businesses with restructuring, operational wind-downs, labor coordination, tax considerations, and operational closure matters.