CONSULTING & ADVISORY
Law in the service of strategy. Advisory in the service of business.
Some business decisions do not fit neatly within a court file or a standard contract. They require analysis, judgment, and the ability to align legal reasoning with the economic and operational realities of the client. That is precisely what our Consulting & Advisory practice is designed to provide.
We accompany companies, investors, developers, and entrepreneurs in the decisions that determine the course of their businesses — with the technical depth of a specialized law firm and the strategic perspective of an advisor who understands how organizations work from within.
Doing Business in Mexico
Mexico is one of the world's most attractive markets for foreign investment — and at the same time, one of the most complex to navigate without the right guidance. An extensive regulatory framework, a distinctive tax structure, and a unique legal culture make the success of any operation in Mexico highly dependent on the quality of counsel sought from day one.
At AA Legal, we accompany foreign companies and investors throughout the full cycle of entry into and operation within Mexico — from Guadalajara, Jalisco, with national reach. We advise on the selection of the optimal legal vehicle for foreign direct investment, initial tax structuring considering Mexico's network of treaties for the avoidance of double taxation, registration with the Ministry of Economy and the National Registry of Foreign Investments, SAT compliance obligations, local hiring arrangements under applicable labor regulations, and the procurement of sectoral permits and authorizations where the nature of the activity requires it.
We understand that every home market has its own business logic and its own legal expectations. That is why we do not offer generic solutions — we build a market entry strategy designed specifically for each client and each industry. We have experience advising operations originating from the United States, Brazil, and Asian markets, and we provide full service in both Spanish and English. If you are looking to establish or expand operations in Mexico, AA Legal is the legal partner you need from the start.
Ejidal Land Development
Mexico offers a territorial opportunity that few markets in the world can match: vast extensions of ejido land available for real estate, industrial, and agro-industrial development. Unlocking that opportunity requires something that cannot be improvised — a deep command of Mexican agrarian law, a thorough understanding of the internal dynamics of ejido communities, and precise knowledge of the legal instruments that allow social land to be transformed into a productive asset.
At AA Legal, we specialize in the legal structuring of projects on ejido land throughout Mexico. We accompany developers, companies, and investors — domestic and foreign — through the entire process: from the legal analysis of the ejido, the adoption of full ownership, the disincorporation and release from the ejidal regime, the formation of rural companies and partnerships with ejidos, ejido land contribution agreements with commercial companies, through to definitive regularization before the National Agrarian Registry. We design use and development frameworks that minimize legal risk and protect the investment at every stage of the project.
We understand that acquiring or developing ejido land in Mexico is not a standard transaction. Every ejido has its own history, its own internal structure, and its own legal particularities. That is why we do not work with formulas — we work with strategy. If your real estate, industrial, or agro-industrial project involves ejido land anywhere in Mexico, AA Legal has the experience and judgment to structure it correctly from the outset.
CFO as a Service
Not every company is in a position to retain a full-time Chief Financial Officer — yet every growing business requires the financial vision and governance that a CFO provides. At AA Legal, we offer this support in a flexible and efficient format, with the additional advantage of seamless integration with the company's legal advisory function.
Our CFO as a Service offering encompasses the supervision and coordination of accounting and periodic tax compliance, the preparation and strategic analysis of financial statements, the financial structuring of investment and expansion projects, the design of treasury and cash flow management frameworks, coordination with financial institutions for access to credit and financing, the preparation of financial reports for partners, shareholders, or foreign investors, and the implementation of internal controls and expenditure policies in accordance with best corporate practices.
The integration of legal and financial advisory within a single point of contact eliminates friction, reduces costs, and allows company management to focus on what truly matters: growing the business.
Tax Advisory
A company's tax burden is not a fixed variable — it is the product of legal and financial decisions that can be optimized within the bounds of applicable law. A poorly designed tax structure may represent an avoidable cost that compounds year after year. A well-designed one can constitute a genuine competitive advantage.
We advise on comprehensive tax planning for both corporate entities and individuals engaged in business activity, the structuring of intercompany transactions and transfer pricing arrangements in accordance with OECD guidelines and Title VI of the Income Tax Law, the analysis and application of double taxation treaties in cross-border operations, compliance with VAT, income tax, excise tax, and withholding tax obligations on payments to non-residents, responses to SAT information requests, audits, and tax reviews, and the tax structuring of ejidal property transactions, real estate operations, and foreign investment arrangements.
We work in close coordination with the client's accounting team and specialized accountants to ensure that the tax strategy is not only legally sound but operationally viable.
Asset Protection
Wealth accumulated over years may be threatened by circumstances ranging from corporate disputes and civil liability actions to unforeseen tax contingencies. Protecting it requires foresight, proper structuring, and a legal analysis that accounts for every potential area of exposure.
At AA Legal, we advise on the structuring and protection of personal and business assets, including patrimonial risk analysis in investment and development transactions, the implementation of asset segregation frameworks separating the entrepreneur's personal assets from corporate holdings, the structuring of administration and guarantee trusts, estate planning through instruments such as wills, inter vivos donations, and family holding structures, and the defense of assets against civil liability claims, third-party demands, and precautionary measures threatening the client's holdings.
We understand that asset protection is not a reactive measure — it is a strategic decision that every serious business owner should make before it becomes a necessity.
Corporate Criminal Practice
A company's criminal exposure does not always begin with a formal complaint. It often begins with a poorly structured decision, a deficiently drafted contract, or an operation that was never properly reviewed. At AA Legal, we address the criminal dimension of business at all three stages: before, during, and after.
Before a problem arises, we design compliance programs, identify vulnerable activities, and issue legal opinions on the criminal exposure of corporate transactions and business decisions. When a conflict has already materialized, we represent companies and entrepreneurs — as victims or as defendants — in patrimonial and corporate offenses, integrating the criminal strategy with the commercial, corporate, and tax dimensions of every matter.
The best business decisions are made with the right advisor by your side. Tell us about your project. We are here to accompany you.