We solve the legal challenges businesses may encounter.
In Sanchez Vebber we work with our clients in building solid and responsible enterprises.
We become partners in their investment and growth in Mexico and abroad.
We understand their global vision and business objectives.
Assisting them in the development of their business strategies.
Our advice drives a sustainable focus on matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Why choose us?
25 years of experience
25 years of experience in law, advising Mexican and foreign clients in their operations in Mexico and abroad.
Knowledge of the Mexican market and global trends
Orientation to create sustainable strategies that are practical and adequate for operation in Mexico. Practical suggestions regarding legal risks and the handling of day- to- day operations.
Commitment to sustainability
We are aligned with the objectives and goals of the UN’s sustainable development.
Each day we look to establish strategies that will take us, both the firm and our clients,
to adopt better practices to achieve compliance with said objectives and principles of sustainability.
Long term relationship
We are interested in establishing durable and long-term relationships based on trust and honesty. We enjoy “being there” for our clients, in their achievements, challenges and growth in Mexico.
Strategic Partners
We have a network of specialists with whom we work as needed for each project and transaction.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We are convinced that the diversity, equity and inlcusion in our team benefits our client in proffered legal solutions.
Practice Areas / What we handle
Corporate Transactional
- Legal Strategy for Investments in Mexico
- Corporation and Company Incorporation and establishment
- Operational Strategy in Mexico
- Restructurings
- Contracts
- Mergers, Acquisitions, Spin offs
- Joint ventures
- Start-ups
- Dissolutions and liquidations
- Corporate legal Compliance
- Corporate Governance
- Real Estate
Labor and Social Security
- Federal and Local labor matters consultancy
- Contracts and Agreements
- Legal compliance on labor and social security matters
- NOM 035
- Conciliation
- Litigation
Fiscal and Tax
- Business legal consultancy
- Litigation
Foreign Trade and Customs
- General Consultancy
- International treaties (origin) consultancy
- Immex and Prosec
- Litigation
- Certifications, authorizations and permits
- Audits
Antitrust
- Consultancy
- Notifications and concentrations
- Absolute and relative monopolistic practices
- Immunity procedures
- Investigations
Corporate Governance
- Consultancy
- Anticorruption
- Money laundering
Environmental, Social and Governance (ASF or ESG)
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Envorimental
- Advice on tax incentives for sustainable investments.
- Prevention of complaints of “greenwashing”.
- Consultancy on compliance with environmental obligations including those relating to water conservation and handling of waste.
- Consultancy on regulation of Energy Efficient projects.
Advice on environmental impact of the import, export and, if applicable, return of machinery, equipment, materials and waste. - Consultancy relating to labelling for commercialization of products.
Advice on mitigation and adaptation project in light of the Climate Crisis. - Analysis, strategy and identification of mechanisms to reach energy efficiency, sustainability and transition.
- Review and analysis of alternatives to develop, improve and sustain the actions in the matter of energy contained in the statements of the business in regard to sustainability.
- Review and analysis of compliance with goals fir the reduction of emissions.
- Report of compliance with goals of clean energies and energy efficiency.
- Analysis of environmental impact of the operations of businesses that carry out activities relating to the energy sector.
- Preparation of Due Diligence Reports to determine the actions in energy matters that are bien implemented, as well as those that are pending, in order to obtain the energy efficiency in the business.
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Social
- Labor consultancy relating to the benefits and conditions of the workers.
- Advice and guidance regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Consultancy and advice regarding the impact on compliance of NOM-035 in the labor force and proposals to mitigate said impact.
- Guidance and advice in the application of the legal compliance with internal and external social commitments.
- Advice on the impact of handling of Advice on the impact of handling of general waste, hazardous waste, energy, use of water, general waste, and others.
- Due Diligence to review compliance in social matters with national and international norms and legislation.
- Advice on real estate and structural projects for improving the conditions of the workers, such as, dining rooms, lactation rooms and rest areas, and nurseries, among others.
- Advice on social benefits real estate and structural projects, such as, health centers. schools, parks, and green areas, among others.
- Due Diligence on compliance with norms that prohibit forced labor, work of minors, precarious labor conditions and modern slaver, among others.
- Guidance relating to supply chains.
Advice and guidance on the social impact of energy projects.
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Governance
- Due Diligence of internal policies and compliance programs to meet the new ESG standards. Proposals for adjustments.
- Due Diligence focused on sustainability in mergers and acquisitions, supply chains, contracts with suppliers, etc.
- Compliance with provisions in matters of reports on commitments and goals.
- Preparation of policies, manuals, and protocols to establish commitments and measure compliance.
- Preparation and negotiation of contracts and agreements to comply with commitments in matters of sustainability (Collaboration Agreements, Joint Ventures, Agreements in light of Objective 17 SDG).
- Consultancy on compliance with obligations on money laundering and anti-corruption in México.
- Assistance in structuring corporate governance of public and private companies (committees, bord meeting, review and updating of charter, etc.).
- Compliance with obligations regarding protection of protection of personal information.
Real Estate
- Consultancy and guidance for the acquisition, sale and leasing of realty.
- Obtaining and investigations of public records of deeds of ownership of realty.
- Advice, negotiation, and preparation of all kinds of realty lease contracts, including leases of realty bult to measure.
- Advice, negotiation and preparation of all kinds of construction contracts.
- Guidance and advice on communal land (inmuebles ejidales).
- Negotiation and preparation of all kinds of purchase and sale and lease agreements of realty in Mexico.
- Advice regarding con human settlements (asentamientos humanos), urban development, zoning; as well as contracting for public and private services, obtention of all kinds of permits and licenses, including permits for perforation and use of para us of water wells.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Inclusion (DEI)
- Consultancy for operation
- Consultancy on ESG matters, particularly DEI
- Strategy for DEI programs
- Legal compliance in matters of diversity, equity and inclusion, including non-discrimination, no violence
- Establishment of policies, committees
- Courses and training
News and Bulletins
Amendment to The Federal Criminal Code to protect sexual orientation, identity or gender expression of persons
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Controller Beneficiary Bulletin
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ESG event, Big Trends
ESG Event, Big TrendsWe are pleased to announce our participation in the ESG event, BIG TRENDS, which will take place in an ONLINE format - free of charge - from Monday, February 19th to Thursday, February 22nd. As a Strategic Partner, we join the effort and...