As Mexico has surpassed China as the top trade partner with the United States, we continue guiding clients establishing and expanding their businesses and commercial interests in Mexico and across Latin America. From tax, estate and regulatory guidance to the establishment of new entities and M&A deals, our areas of counsel for clients with U.S.- Latin American interests include:
- International tax planning
- Cross-border estate planning, trust and estate administration, and probate procedures
- Inbound business operations and investments into the United States
- Entity formation and structuring for foreign-owned enterprises, including startups, limited liability companies and corporations
- Corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures involving Latin American entities
- Regulatory compliance with U.S. immigration, labor and other laws
- Anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and financial crimes
- Corporate reorganizations, liquidations and financings in multijurisdictional transactions
- Federal and SALT (State and Local Tax) obligations
- IRS audits / litigation
- Project-Finance
- Cross-border M&A
- Off-shore manufacturing
- Cross-border litigation
- International arbitration
Cross-Border Business Law Team
Buchalter’s Latin America team includes several native, Spanish-speaking attorneys as well as professionals who have practiced in Mexico. Strengthened by a notable West Coast presence, Buchalter attorneys are part of vibrant cross-border business communities forged between the United States and its southern neighbors.
New opportunities and platforms, such as nearshoring, are adding resilience to supply chains and leading to innovations in pharmaceuticals, technology and clean energy to name a few active sectors. Buchalter attorneys focused on Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries support the success of entrepreneurs, companies and individuals in their cross-border deals and holdings.
For example, we represent numerous foreign clients in drafting, negotiating and implementing domestic commercial contracts. Real estate is another focus area. We guide international entities in real estate transactions, from negotiating the acquisition and financing to leasing, development and operation of their real estate portfolios.
Comprehensive International Tax, Estate and Probate Counsel
Known for the integrity and effectiveness of our tax strategies, Buchalter offers advice on U.S. estate planning documents to U.S. citizens with foreign assets and international clients with U.S. assets.
We work with many individuals planning to migrate to the United States. Our team advises on pre-emigration tax planning strategies and is trusted by multinational and multigenerational families with unique and sophisticated wealth preservation goals. Our clients, who include high-net worth individuals, families and family offices, own foreign and domestic businesses and require complex trust and estate planning and administration.
For nonresident individual clients, we provide counsel on U.S. residency/domiciliary status for U.S. income and estate tax purposes. Frequently, we coordinate with foreign counsel in multiple jurisdictions to create tax and estate plans to minimize or eliminate double taxation.
Should disputes arise, we also represent clients in IRS audits and litigation involving the assessment of tax penalties over foreign assets and U.S. assets held by transnational clients. Additional experience includes representing estates of foreign decedents with U.S. assets in U.S. probate procedures.
Financial Regulatory Compliance for Non-U.S. Clients
The complexity of cross-border financial regulations poses a tremendous risk to entrepreneurs and businesses. With a team that includes a former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor focused on AML rules, we protect corporate and financial clients’ international transactions.
Buchalter has extensive experience providing guidance on fund flows and corporate structures to comply with federal and state money transmitter regulations.
Our assessments of clients’ anti-money laundering compliance and risk management policies provide actionable advice. We have even guided whistleblowers and victims of fraud in working with law enforcement and the recovery of assets.
In the event of regulatory inquires on terrorism regulations, sanctions, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or financial crimes, we can conduct internal investigations as well as defend companies and individuals. Buchalter’s skill in preventing missteps assists high-risk businesses and individuals maintain relationships with their financial partners.
