Ensure Full Legal Compliance in Mexico — Legal Advisory in Spanish, English and German.
Looking for Legal Support in Mexico?
At WMP Legal, we specialize in helping international businesses establish and operate successfully in Mexico. As part of the WMP Mexico Advisors Group, our law firm supports over 150 companies from 10 countries with legal, corporate, labor and immigration matters. From incorporation to compliance and beyond, we are your trusted legal partner in Mexico.
Why Choose WMP Legal?
Bilingual legal team (Spanish | English | German)
Over 10 years assisting international companies
Proven track record: 150+ satisfied clients operating successfully in Mexico
Covering 8 different law areas in 1 firm: legal compliance, administrative &
regulatory law, corporate law, employment law, immigration law, commercial law & litigation, Legal Recovery of Taxes & Penalties
Full support from incorporation to operations
Customer friendly advice: legal expertise combined with a business-
oriented approach
German precision with local know-how
Incorporate Your Company in Mexico — Fast, Accurate, Compliant
Avoid delays, legal errors, and unnecessary costs. We help international companies establish a legal presence in Mexico efficiently and with full legal clarity.
Our corporate setup services include:
Tailored legal advice on choosing the right entity type: Whether you need a permanent establishment, limited liability company (S. de R.L.), corporation (S.A.), partnership, or a representative office, we guide you to the structure that fits your operational needs.
Clear roadmap for the entire incorporation process, helping you understand every step — from document preparation to final registration.
Bilingual drafting of corporate bylaws (statutes), so you always have full insight into your company’s legal structure.
Coordination with trusted local notaries, ensuring that all formalities are completed efficiently and correctly.
Advisory on required corporate documents, provided in a clear and concise checklist tailored to your origin country and entity type.
Company name search and application with the Mexican Ministry of Economy.
Registration with the Public Registry of Commerce and other relevant authorities.
Support with opening corporate bank accounts, tax registration, and more.
You will receive regular updates, bilingual documentation, and a dedicated contact person who speaks your language — ensuring a transparent and smooth experience from start to finish.
📌 Perfect for: German, U.S., Canadian, and other European companies entering the Mexican market.
Meet the Team of Legal Consultants
Christoph Piotrowski
CSO & Partner at WMP Legal
Alejandro Flores
Quality Manager & Senior Attorney at WMP Legal
Yessica Leal
Senior Attorney at WMP Legal
Dagoberto Romero
Senior Attorney at WMP Legal
René Quezada
Corporate & Tax Attorney at WMP Legal
Lukas Uhrig
Business Development Manager at WMP Legal
Legal Compliance for Operating Companies
Own a Mexican company already? Ensure your operations are fully compliant with Mexican law.
We handle:
Annual shareholders’ meetings
Company books and audits
Certificate preparation
Legal liability advisory
Let our specialists simplify your obligations and save you time and money.
Employment Law: Risk Management & Legal Support for International Employers
Our Employment Law team provides strategic and preventive legal counsel tailored to international companies operating in Mexico —especially those without a constant local presence or in-depth knowledge of Mexican labor law. We act as an extended legal arm of your HR department, providing reliable guidance and immediate support.
Our services include:
Continuous monitoring of labor law reforms,
to ensure full compliance and reduce risk exposure.
Legal support in termination cases,
including risk assessments, justification strategies, and representation before labor boards and courts—helping you avoid unnecessary hearings and costly litigation.
Proactive guidance during onboarding and probation periods, ensuring a compliant and structured employee integration.
Drafting of employee work plans and performance evaluations to foster accountability and transparency.
Due diligence investigations in cases of internal fraud or misconduct.
Compliance audits with Mexican labor regulations, including NOM-035, NOM-036 and other NOMs.
Development of internal policies that empower employers to respond effectively to misconduct.
Drafting and supervision of employment contracts, tailored to company needs and updated regularly.
Preventive legal advice to detect and resolve workplace issues before they escalate.
With our support, international companies can maintain full control and legal certainty in their Mexican operations—avoiding labor court disputes, reducing legal costs, and ensuring a structured, fair, and compliant work environment.
Immigration Services: Fast-Track Support for International Personnel
We assist international companies and their foreign employees with comprehensive immigration solutions—ensuring a smooth, compliant, and efficient relocation process in Mexico.
Our immigration services include:
Visa applications for foreign executives, employees, and expatriates,
including temporary and permanent residency with or without work authorization.
Investor visas for foreign shareholders and business owners.
Corporate registration with Mexican immigration authorities, enabling companies to legally hire and sponsor foreign staff.
Strategic guidance throughout the visa process,
to avoid delays, reduce administrative burden, and prevent costly interruptions or rejections.
Ongoing support for all mandatory follow-ups,
including visa renewals, address updates, employer changes, and compliance notifications required by Mexican immigration law.
With our expert support, your company can avoid waiting times, minimize operational disruptions, and eliminate duplicate efforts—ensuring foreign personnel are legally authorized and operational from day one.
Commercial Contracts: Legal Clarity for Business Relationships
We support international companies in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts with third parties—ensuring your agreements are legally sound, clearly structured, and aligned with your business goals.
Our contract services include:
Review and negotiation of agreements with suppliers, clients, distributors, and service providers.
Drafting of tailored contracts that reflect your specific business model, minimize risks, and enforce accountability.
Ongoing legal oversight to adapt existing contracts to changes in law, commercial conditions, or operational structure.
Real Estate Transactions: Secure and Streamlined
We offer specialized legal support for real estate acquisitions, sales, leasing, and subleasing—ensuring fast, safe, and compliant transactions for corporate properties.
Due diligence of properties,
to detect legal or financial risks before the transaction.
Negotiation of favorable contract terms that protect your company’s interests.
Drafting and review of lease and purchase agreements for industrial, commercial, or office properties.
Structured handover protocols to ensure a smooth and secure transfer of ownership or tenancy — with no surprises.
Our clear and proactive approach helps prevent legal disputes, accelerates closings, and gives your company full control over its contractual obligations in Mexico.
Corporate Law: Structure, Governance & Legal Representation
We support international companies in maintaining a clear, compliant, and up-to-date corporate structure—providing the legal foundation for sound decision-making and operational stability in Mexico.
Our services include:
Drafting and updating of shareholder resolutions,
ensuring that key corporate decisions are properly documented and legally valid.
Ongoing management of the company’s legal structure,
including corporate bylaws, representation rules, and board composition.
Legal guidance on capital increases or reductions,
and changes in governance or ownership.
Strategic distribution of powers of attorney, balancing operational flexibility with legal safeguards to prevent misuse.
Implementation of protocols to ensure the company remains legally represented at all times — without exposing it to unnecessary risks.
With our corporate law expertise, you can make strategic decisions with full legal clarity, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain full control over corporate governance in Mexico.
Claims Enforcement and Debt Collection
We help international companies recover written-off receivables through strategic legal action—negotiation first, litigation if necessary.
Our services include:
Legal assessment of aged or written-off claims, including feasibility and cost-benefit analysis.
Drafting and sending formal demand letters to debtors in Mexico.
Negotiation of settlements or payment plans to recover funds without damaging business relations.
Court enforcement procedures when extrajudicial efforts are unsuccessful—managed by experienced litigation attorneys.
Representation in commercial litigation, including seizure of assets or injunctions where applicable.
Corporate Compliance & Data Protection: Protecting Your Business from the Inside Out
We help international companies operating in Mexico establish clear, enforceable compliance structures and protect sensitive data—internally and externally. Our focus is on practical implementation and risk mitigation, tailored to the specific operational and legal context of each client.
Our services include:
Drafting and implementation of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to safeguard confidential information in business relationships.
Creation of Privacy Notices for clients, employees, and website visitors, in full compliance with Mexican data protection laws.
Drafting of Terms & Conditions for websites, services, and commercial operations to reduce liability and ensure transparency.
Initial compliance audits and implementation roadmaps for internal corporate compliance systems, including documentation, internal policies, and reporting protocols.
Legal Defense Against Tax and Regulatory Actions
At WMP Legal, we specialize in providing legal defense for corporations against actions and proceedings initiated by tax authorities and regulatory bodies, including but not limited to the SAT, IMSS, INFONAVIT, PROFECO, environmental agencies, administrative regulators, and local government entities.
Our legal services encompass:
Filing appeals, lawsuits, and administrative procedures to protect your legal rights and interests in disputes with governmental authorities.
Providing comprehensive support during audits, inspections, and requests for tax information to ensure full compliance and minimize risk.
Challenging fines, sanctions, and business closures through administrative and judicial channels, ensuring fair treatment and due process.
Recovering denied tax refunds, improper charges, and removing your company from SAT blacklists through legal channels.
Specialized legal consulting to mitigate tax risks, train staff, and optimize processes for interacting with government agencies, ensuring compliance and legal security.
We provide strategic counsel to navigate the complexities of tax and regulatory law, safeguarding your company’s operations from unwarranted actions by government authorities.
The law firm that combines legal expertise with a strong business mindset.
The law firm that speaks your language.
