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Abel Mejía

Partner · Garrigues

MexicoTax, Private Wealth ManagementSpanish, English, French

About

Partner in Garrigues' Tax department with more than 20 years' experience, specialising in international tax planning for companies and high-net-worth individuals, including pre-migration planning, cross-border patrimonial structures and inheritance tax planning. Licensed to practice in Mexico and in the United States (California); native Spanish speaker, fluent in English and French.

Practice areas

TaxPrivate Wealth ManagementEstate PlanningCorporate / M&APrivate EquityReal EstateAutomotive

Office

Expertise

International Tax PlanningCross-border Investments and OperationsHigh Net Worth & Ultra-High Net Worth FamiliesPre-migration Tax PlanningFamily Governance & Estate TransmissionMexican operations, M&A and business unit transactions

Education

  • LL.M. in International Taxation, New York University School of Law (2006)
  • Postgraduate Studies in Tax Law, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City (2003)
  • Law Degree, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City (2002)
  • General University Studies Diploma, Université Jean Moulin, Faculté de Droit, Lyon, France (2001)

Admissions

  • Licensed to practice in Mexico
  • California Bar (United States)
  • Member, American Bar Association, Tax Section
  • Member, International Bar Association, Individual Tax and Private Client Committee
  • Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), San Diego Chapter
  • Member, Mexican-French Chamber of Commerce, Bajio Region Chapter

Languages

SpanishEnglishFrench