Unconstitutionality of the rule giving preference to the mother in the guardianship and custody of a child
In the past, law was conceived as positivist to the extreme, that is, the legislator was the one who took the leading role in the legal system; he issued rules, which were not questioned whether they were just or unjust, but only legal certainty was important, which was the only value to be safeguarded. It […]
Measures provided for in the Securities Market Law to prevent a hostile takeover of a stock exchange stock corporation
The First Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico has stated that the control of a stock corporation “can be actualized by the holding of a certain patrimonial power or by a power of managerial (administrative) direction”, and held that the plurality of types of control can be classified, depending on its cause […]
Gender Parity
March 8, the official day for the vindication of equality between men and women, is a commemoration of the struggle that women have had throughout the centuries to achieve their rights and develop in a society that is equitable and just.
The use of the Electronic Signature, a convenient, secure and valid technological tool in Commercial Law.
I) CONTEXT The COVID-19 pandemic has caused momentous changes to the modern world that ultimately open the door to a new normal. Over the past two years, we have witnessed technological changes and digital adaptation that we did not think would come so quickly. The phenomenon of “Digital Transformation” is a reality for society as […]
The State of Audience Rights in Mexico
On June 11, 2013, a Decree was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation amending and adding various provisions of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States regarding telecommunications and economic competition (the “Telecommunications Reform”).
The ABACO (Basic Stock Purchase Agreement) as an instrument in seed capital investments
Despite the adverse economic effects generated by the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico and the world, private equity funds in our country have shown a high level of resilience and potential to continue raising capital and investing, as evidenced by the figures reported by AMEXCAP (Mexican Private Equity Association) in its latest report “Panorama of the […]
Tax Reform 2022
On November 12, 2021, the Decree amending, adding and repealing several provisions of the Income Tax Law, the Value Added Tax Law, the Special Tax on Production and Services Law, the Federal New Automobile Tax Law, the Federal Tax Code and other laws (the “Decree”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (“DOF”), […]
ACEDO SANTAMARINA appoints Mr. Enrique López Méndez as Partner and Mr. Roberto Altamirano Fuentes as Counsel of the firm.
Acedo Santamarina is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Enrique López as partner of the firm as well as Mr. Roberto Altamirano as Counsel. Both promotions will become effective on January 1, 2022.
Subcontracting Labor Reform, REPSE and its practical application
On April 23, 2021, a Decree was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (“DOF”) amending, adding and repealing several provisions on Labor Subcontracting (the “Decree”), which prohibits labor subcontracting except for the provision of specialized services or execution of specialized work, indicating the obligation of individuals who provide such subcontracting services to obtain […]
Balances in favor of Taxpayers. The budget not contemplated in the Economic Package for fiscal year 2022
As every year, on September 8, the President of Mexico, through the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, presented to the Mexican Congress the Economic Package for fiscal year 2022. After a series of night sessions, in which legislators cast their votes on the draft laws and reforms, finally, on November 12, 2021, the following […]