Strategic services
At GUARDIA MONTES ABOGADOS, we offer a comprehensive suite of legal services designed to navigate the complexities of today’s business environment. Our expertise spans across various areas including Corporate Law, Litigation, Administrative Law, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, and more, ensuring our clients receive tailored legal solutions that meet their unique needs.
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Business & Corporate Law
Corporate
- Corporate and company formation/incorporation
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- Asset sales and purchases (APA)
- Goodwill transactions and operations
- Business divestment strategies
- Corporate restructuring and recovery
- Foreign investment advisory
- Corporate spinoffs and Corporate reorganizations
- Corporate transactions
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Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
- Administrative/Public law litigation
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Commercial and civil litigation
- Criminal litigation
- Constitutional remedies
- Consumer protection matters
- Contractual disputes
- Mediation
- Products liability claims
- Shareholders conflicts and corporate disputes
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Free Trade Zones (FTZs)
Free Trade Zones (FTZs)
- Ongoing legal advisory on FTZ regulatory compliance
- Strategic planning for FTZ operations
- Representation in FTZ regime application
- Assistance with operational expansions and amendments
- Customs advisory, including transit and inspection procedures
- Regulatory compliance for operational permits
- Due diligence, mergers, and acquisitions of FTZ enterprises
- Termination of FTZ membership and regime operations
04
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- Development and implementation of cybersecurity compliance programs
- Preventive legal advisory on regulatory adherence
- Counsel on the proper management of sensitive data
- Corporate policies and procedures for data collection, storage, and usage
- Contract review and drafting
- Due diligence and data security assessments in mergers and acquisitions
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Public Law & Government Affairs
Public Law and Government Affairs
- Administrative law litigation
- Government related proceedings
- Commercial and civil litigation
- Complex litigation
- Criminal law
- Constitutional law
- Consumer law
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Real Estate
Intellectual Property
- Title Analysis and Due Diligence
- Purchases and Sales: Commercial, Residential and mixed land use.
- Project Development.
- Leasing and Property Management.
- Real Estate Projects and Development.
- Real Estate Investment.
- High stakes transactions.
- Condominium acquisition and management.
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Condominium Law
Anticorruption and Compliance
- Drafting and registering the Condominium Bylaws
- Structuring and registering the condominium with the National Registry
- Legal assistance in forming the Condominium Owners’ Association
- Drafting and reviewing internal condominium regulations
- Legal guidance for condominium managers and boards
- Advising on voting procedures, general meetings, and decision-making processes
- HOA collection of fees
- Condominium administration and disputes
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Private Clients & Estate Planning
Private Clients and Estate Planning
- Structuring and implementation of local and cross-border estate plans, including wills, trusts, private interest foundations, and shareholder agreements
- Pre-mortem estate transfers, including donations and anticipated succession planning
- Asset diagnostics and heritage assessments
- Strategic asset structuring and corporate reorganization
- Family business governance, succession planning, and best practices
- Oversight and administration of Family Offices
- Prenuptial and marital contracts
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Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
- Trademark registration and protection
- Patent and industrial design filings
- Copyright and related rights protection
- IP litigation and enforcement
- IP due diligence and audits
- Negotiation and drafting of IP contracts
- Unfair competition litigation
- Product regulatory registration compliance
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Tax Law
Tax Law
- Tax Planning and Structuring: Designing efficient frameworks for domestic and cross-border transactions to minimize tax liability.
- Compliance and Reporting: Assisting in preparing and filing tax returns, as well as handling VAT, withholding taxes, and other obligations.
- Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in audits, appeals, and litigation before tax authorities and courts.
- Transfer Pricing: Advising on pricing arrangements for intercompany transactions in compliance with international (OECD) standards.
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Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
- Compliance with labor regulations and employment standards
- Social Security
- Employment due diligence in corporate transactions
- Development and review of labor policies
- Employment litigation and dispute resolution
- Workforce planning and general labor advisory
- Implementation of employment structures and work arrangements
- Compensation and benefits structuring
- Development and evaluation of expatriate policies
- Labor contracts termination
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Immigration Law
Immigration Law
- Visa and Residency Applications: Handling work visas, investor visas, and residency permits.
- Corporate Immigration: Advising employers on hiring and transferring foreign employees, ensuring compliance with local labor and immigration laws.
- Citizenship and Naturalization: Assistance with paths to permanent residency and citizenship.
- Regulatory Compliance: Advising on record-keeping, reporting duties, and any legal obligations related to foreign nationals.