• The tax practice team is composed of experts that advise clients on tax consulting and litigation.
• With the incorporation of Eric Palacios, the tax law practice of the firm will have a partner, an of counsel, two counsel and five associates.
• By strengthening this practice area, the firm consolidates its full-service offering to better serve the legal needs of clients.
Mexico City, August 14, 2024.- Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C., a top-tier Mexican law firm, announces the incorporation of Eric Palacios as counsel, to expand and further consolidate its tax law practice. Eric Palacios brings extensive experience in international tax consultancy, cross-border transactions, and mergers and acquisitions, making him a key addition to its team. This announcement is consistent with the firm’s full-practice strategy and is effective as of August 12, 2024.
“We are pleased to welcome Eric Palacios to Von Wobeser y Sierra’s Tax practice. His addition enhances the tax team’s technical capabilities and strengthens our ability to provide strategic and comprehensive tax solutions in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. In addition to offering tax consulting services to clients, Eric will provide support to the tax litigation and disputes practice with technical accounting and legal content,” said Alejandro Torres, partner and head of the Tax practice at Von Wobeser y Sierra.
Eric Palacios is a tax lawyer and public accountant with over 10 years of experience in consultancy on investment structures, private equity, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and financial sector transactions. He has advised multinational companies and individuals on designing and implementing corporate structures and cross-border
transactions. His expertise in analyzing international tax treaties helps clients achieve their goals in a compliant manner.
Eric’s addition to Von Wobeser y Sierra enhances the Tax (Consultancy, Controversies & Litigation) practice, which is led by Alejandro Torres, head partner with over thirty years of experience in tax consultancy, controversies, and litigation. Combined with counsel Luis Enrique Torres’s expertise in tax and administrative litigation, including alternative dispute resolution, and counsel Ricardo Cacho’s experience in criminal tax matters and fintech, their collective expertise bolsters the team’s capabilities in addressing complex tax issues and offering top-tier services for the firm’s clients. This team is supported by two distinguished retired justices of Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice, Guillermo Ortiz Mayagoitia and Margarita Luna Ramos, who provide highly valuable advice as of counsel.
Before joining Von Wobeser y Sierra, Eric was a senior associate at several leading law firms in Mexico City. Additionally, he gained experience in Europe as a finance intern, supporting financial analysis and developing financial models for small and medium-sized companies.
“I am delighted to become a part of Von Wobeser y Sierra. The firm has consistently demonstrated excellence in legal services and client relations. I look forward to leveraging my expertise in tax advisory and consultancy to help our clients navigate complex transactions and achieve their business objectives,” said Eric Palacios.
Luis Burgueño, partner at Von Wobeser y Sierra, stated: “The integration of Eric Palacios underscores Von Wobeser y Sierra’s commitment to excellence and comprehensive service. Our mission is to solve our clients’ legal matters with the highest quality services, and Eric’s expertise in consultancy aligns perfectly with this goal. His skills will help us continue to deliver innovative and effective tax solutions, ensuring our clients’ success in a dynamic legal landscape.”
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