Mexican law · Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
Mexican counsel for companies doing business in Mexico.
Mariela Cárdenas, LL.M., is a Mexican attorney who advises U.S. and Mexican companies on Mexican law. She handles each matter personally, in English and Spanish, from her office on the border.
Who the office serves
Companies and advisers who need a clear answer on Mexican law.
U.S. companies
With operations, suppliers or customers in Mexico, or a Mexican subsidiary to open and keep in good standing.
Mexican companies
That want their corporate records, contracts and compliance handled by one attorney who knows the business.
Importers, exporters and customs brokers
Facing a permit, a program requirement, a seized shipment, a fine or an assessment in Mexico.
U.S. law and accounting firms
That need Mexican counsel for a client's matter and want to stay informed at every step.
Practice areas
What the office handles.
Why companies choose her
One attorney, accountable for the Mexican side.
Direct access to the attorney
You speak with Mariela Cárdenas, and she is the one who does the work.
English and Spanish
Answers and documents in the language your legal and finance teams work in.
On the border
The office is in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, across the river from Laredo, Texas.
Alongside your U.S. counsel
She covers Mexican law and coordinates with the company's own lawyers on cross-border matters.
Monthly plan available
Companies with recurring needs can retain the office as their legal department in Mexico.
U.S. legal training
Admitted in Mexico, with a Master of Laws from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas.
Insights
Plain-language guides to Mexican law for companies.
- 01
How a Foreign Company Opens a Company in Mexico: Step by Step
Entity types, foreign ownership limits, steps before the notary, SAT and RNIE, parent documents and yearly obligations for a Mexican subsidiary.
- 02
Yearly Obligations of a Mexican Subsidiary of a Foreign Parent
Annual meeting, corporate books, PSM and SAT notices, controlling beneficiary record, RNIE reports, REPSE and powers of attorney for a Mexican subsidiary.
- 03
Mexico Foreign Investment Registry (RNIE): A Practical Guide
Who must register with the Mexico RNIE, the 40 business day deadline, quarterly notices, annual report, fines, and how to fix years of missed filings.
Tell us about your matter in Mexico.
Write a few lines about your company and what you need. You will hear back from the attorney herself with a proposed first review.