Acquiring property in Mexico is a complex process that involves many potential pitfalls, particularly for foreign purchasers. To complicate matters, Mexico’s title system is far less technologically advanced than its northern neighbors. Defects and uncertainty in title remain prevalent. Foreign buyers of real property are also well-advised to retain independent legal counsel to conduct necessary…

Mexican timeshare, condominium and shared ownership regimes are governed primarily by the civil codes of the various states, the Federal Consumer Protection Act, state condominium acts, the Federal Tourism Act, the Foreign Investment Act, mandatory standards, and when involving trusts, the General Law on Credit Instruments and Transactions.   Structuring timeshare, vacation club, destination club,…

U.S. businesses operating in Mexico through a Mexican subsidiary or otherwise employing Mexico-based personnel must comply with Mexican labor law. Mexican labor and employment law is codified in the Mexican Constitution and the Federal Labor Law of 1970 (the “Law”). Mexican labor law is paternalistic and grants considerable legal rights and benefits to workers. For…

Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance & Foreign Investment With attorneys admitted in both the United States and Mexico, Rosen Law can structure, form and manage corporate transactions and entities in both countries, seamlessly. Businesses and individuals wishing to form a Mexican entity have a variety of corporate vehicles at their disposal, but each may result…