Constitutional Reform in Judicial Matters
As a result of the initiative presented by the President of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation to the President of the Republic, on March 11, 2021, the “Decree declaring the amendment and addition of various provisions of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, relating to the Judicial Power of the […]
Provisional Suspension upon entry into force of the LIE
As a follow up to the published note related to the recent reform to the Electricity Industry Law that entered into effect on March 10, 2021, we hereby inform you that today, March 11, 2021, the Second Administrative Judge specialized in Economic Competition, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, granted a provisional suspension to the entry into effect […]
Reform to the Electricity Industry Law
On March 10, 2021, the “Decree amending and adding various provisions of the Electricity Industry Law” (hereinafter, the “Decree”) published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on March 9, 2021, came into effect, which seeks to strengthen the Federal Electricity Commission (hereinafter “CFE”) against other competitors.
CHAMBERS REVIEW – Andrés Acedo – Recognized in Corporate and M&A
Andrés Acedo remains a noteworthy practitioner in the Mexican corporate arena, boasting particular involvement in advising on corporate matters arising in the TMT sector.
Who’s Who Legal
Our partner, Andrés Acedo, has been recognized by the legal directory Who’s Who Legal in the area of DATA for Mexico. Congratulations on the recognition!
Chambers & Partners – Global 2021
Once again, we have been recognized in the Global guide of the prestigious Chambers & Partners directory.
Creation of the National Trade Facilitation Committee
On January 22, 2021, the Agreement creating, on a permanent basis, the National Trade Facilitation Committee (hereinafter the “Agreement”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (“DOF”). The purpose of the creation of the National Trade Facilitation Committee (the “Committee”) is to facilitate coordination among the agencies, entities of the Federal Public Administration […]
Amendments to the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law
On January 12, 2021, the Reform Decree was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (“DOF”), which adds a section IV to subsection A) and section IV of item B) of Article 298 of the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law (the “Reform Decree”).
Proposed disappearance of the Federal Institute of Telecommunications
At the morning conference on January 7, 2021, the President of the Mexican Republic, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, stated his intention to present a reform initiative to eliminate several autonomous agencies, including the Federal Telecommunications Institute (“IFT”) and the National Institute of Access to Public Information, in order to reduce public spending.
Tax Reform 2021
On December 8, 2020, the Decree amending, adding and repealing several provisions of the Income Tax Law, the Value Added Tax Law and the Federal Tax Code (the “Decree”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (“DOF”), which became effective on January 1, 2021.