Juan Manuel has over ten years of experience advising domestic and multinational companies on tax audits, reviews, and information requests conducted by federal and local tax authorities.
He specializes in the design and implementation of efficient tax controversy resolution strategies, particularly through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as conclusive agreements and complaints filed before the Mexican Taxpayer Ombudsman (PRODECON), with a focus on mitigating risks, reducing tax contingencies, and avoiding unnecessary litigation.
In addition, he has extensive experience in traditional tax litigation, including administrative appeals, nullity proceedings, and constitutional injunctions (amparo), representing clients at all stages of administrative and constitutional tax disputes.
Juan Manuel is also a specialist in anti-money laundering (AML) matters, advising companies on compliance with the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Transactions with Illicit Proceeds, as well as on the identification, analysis, and management of vulnerable activities and transactions.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Finance from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Santa Fe Campus, a Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering from the Mexican Institute of Public Accountants, and a Master’s Degree in Business Law from Universidad Panamericana.
Juan Manuel has participated as a panelist in international tax forums, including the U.S. and Latin America Tax Trends Forum, organized by the International Bar Association (IBA), the International Fiscal Association (IFA), and the American Bar Association (ABA). He has also published articles in international specialized publications such as International Tax Review and World Tax, as well as in leading Mexican media outlets, including Milenio.
His professional career has been recognized by The Legal 500 Latin America, which has named him a Recommended Lawyer in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 editions.
