About the Firm Practice Areas Our Team Contact 🇲🇽 Español
Law Firm · Mérida, México

Your trusted legal
partner in México

Full-service law firm with English-speaking attorneys in Mérida, Yucatán. Specialists in real estate for foreign buyers, trusts, corporate, tax, intellectual property and environmental law.

MTL
10+
Years
6
Practice Areas
3
Offices

"The most effective legal defense begins with a deep understanding of the case."

MTL Philosophy

A firm built
for modern business

Madariaga Tax & Legal is a full-service federal law firm with over 10 years of experience and offices in Mérida, Mexico City and Puebla. We serve mid-size and large companies, individual business owners, real estate investors and foreign nationals seeking to invest or operate in México.

Our bilingual team combines deep legal expertise with a practical business approach, ensuring that every legal strategy is aligned with your goals.

Mérida, Yucatán — Main Office
Mexico City — Federal Office
Puebla — Regional Office

Six areas of
deep expertise

Each practice area is led by a dedicated specialist with proven expertise and a track record of results.

01

Labor Law

Comprehensive labor advisory for employers. Individual and collective employment matters, terminations, labor board proceedings, outsourcing compliance (REPSE) and 2019 Labor Reform implementation.

Employer DefenseREPSETerminations
02

Corporate Law

Company formation and restructuring, due diligence, mergers, commercial contracts, corporate governance and regulatory compliance for businesses and financial institutions.

IncorporationM&AContracts
03

Tax Law

Tax defense before the SAT, IMSS and INFONAVIT. Administrative appeals, tax litigation, fiscal guarantees, tax planning and asset protection strategies for companies and individuals.

SAT DefenseTax PlanningAmparo
04

Intellectual Property

Trademark registration and protection, trade names, copyrights and patents before IMPI. Infringement litigation, licensing agreements and technology transfer at national and international level.

TrademarksIMPIPatents
05

Real Estate & Foreign Investment

Complete legal guidance for foreign nationals purchasing real estate in México. We structure fideicomisos (bank trusts) for property acquisition in the restricted zone, conduct thorough due diligence, draft bilingual purchase agreements and accompany clients through the notarial closing process. Our English-speaking attorneys make the entire transaction smooth and transparent for American, Canadian and international buyers investing in Mérida, Yucatán and the Riviera Maya.

Foreign Buyers Fideicomiso Trust Restricted Zone Due Diligence Bilingual EN/ES Mérida & Riviera Maya
06

Environmental Law

Environmental legal advisory for real estate developers, industrial companies and public institutions in Yucatán and Quintana Roo. Permitting before SEMARNAT and PROFEPA, environmental impact assessments, wastewater discharge compliance and environmental audits. Strategic alliance with AISOL Water Company, an EMA and CONAGUA-accredited verification unit for water regulatory compliance.

SEMARNATPROFEPAEIAWater ComplianceAISOL AllianceRiviera Maya

Attorneys who
know your industry

Legal professionals with federal training, specialized in the areas they serve, committed to delivering results.

FM
Francisco Madariaga
Managing Director

Federal attorney with focus on corporate, tax and financial law. Managing Director of multiple entities across the legal, financial and environmental sectors. Specialist in corporate structuring and high-level legal strategy.

CorporateTaxFinancial
DM
Lic. Diego Fco. Madariaga Ramírez
Partner — IP · Corporate · Real Estate

Partner specializing in intellectual property, corporate law and real estate advisory for foreign buyers. English-speaking attorney. Fideicomiso structuring, bilingual contracts and full guidance for international clients purchasing property in México's restricted zone.

Real EstateIPEnglish
VM
Lic. Víctor Martín Rascón
Associate — Constitutional & Criminal Law

Attorney specializing in constitutional and federal criminal law, with experience in amparo proceedings, federal criminal defense and high-impact litigation before collegiate tribunals and the SCJN.

ConstitutionalCriminalAmparo
RZ
Lic. Rubén Ruiz Ramírez
Associate — Commercial Law

Specialist in commercial law and business contracts, with practice in commercial litigation, negotiable instruments, bankruptcy proceedings and advisory for companies in domestic and international trade.

CommercialContractsLitigation
LM
Lic. Landy G. Martín Casanova
Associate — Labor Law

Specialist in individual and collective labor law with extensive experience in employer defense before federal and local labor courts. Advises companies on regulatory compliance, REPSE and labor reform.

LaborREPSEEmployer
AE
Lic. Alejandra Escamilla Puc
Associate — Environmental Law

Specialist in environmental law with experience in proceedings before SEMARNAT, PROFEPA and Yucatán and Quintana Roo state authorities. Environmental impact assessments, discharge permits and environmental audits for real estate developments and industrial companies in the Riviera Maya.

EnvironmentalSEMARNATRiviera Maya

Let's discuss
your case

An initial consultation allows us to assess your legal situation and determine the best strategy for your interests. All communications are strictly confidential.

Mérida, Yucatán — Main Office

Available for in-person meetings
and video consultations.

Mexico City

Federal office for matters before
central government authorities.

Email

contacto@madariagataxlegal.com

WhatsApp

+52 999 350 1308
English · Español

Your information is handled with absolute confidentiality in accordance with professional privilege and applicable data protection regulations.

✦   Thank you for reaching out. One of our attorneys will review your inquiry and contact you shortly.
Chat with us on WhatsApp