Automotive Law

A substantial part of the firm’s work involves representing clients in the automotive and auto parts industry, particularly in Mexico. VGA’s attorneys have years of experience advising our clients on the details and complexities of such a legal framework and have participated in numerous projects related to the automotive sector. VGA’s lawyers have extensive expertise in matters related to manufacturing and export industry programs, including the Manufacturing, Maquiladora, and Export Services Industry Promotion Program (IMMEX Program, formerly the Maquila Program), PROSEC, and other foreign trade programs.

The firm’s experience covers all phases of projects in the automotive industry. This includes:

  • Tax matters, labor issues, and legal audits of prospective operations.

  • Advice on real estate, customs, and construction matters, both at the start and during the acquisition of an operation.

  • Value-added professional services across the broad range of commercial legal issues clients may encounter.

The Mexican automotive industry is subject to numerous laws, regulations, and standards. Our expertise in various branches of law and international trade enables us to provide our clients with comprehensive legal advice. Combined with extensive experience in the automotive industry, this ensures that all transactions are properly documented, regardless of the speed at which operations move. This approach minimizes potential legal contingencies with suppliers, clients, authorities, and employees.

We have extensive experience in advising on the most appropriate corporate structure for your project.


Leadership in the Automotive Industry

For over 10 years, VGA has provided specialized legal solutions within the legal framework of this industry. Our extensive training and experience allow us to offer legal advice in all phases of automotive projects, including:

  • Commercial contracts with domestic and international companies.

  • Dispute resolution through local lawsuits or commercial arbitration.

  • Tax, immigration, labor matters, and legal audits.

  • Advice on real estate, customs, and construction matters.
  • Initiation or acquisition of operations.

  • Patent registration.

  • Mergers and Acquisitions and project financing, among others.

Our high-value-added services provide innovative solutions to a constantly growing sector subject to numerous regulations.

The culture of excellence

At VGA, the culture of excellence is in our DNA. This drives us to offer multidisciplinary legal solutions with a strong focus on our clients. We work closely with them to provide accurate and innovative solutions that set us apart.

Our Pillars

  • Client Relationships: At VGA, understanding our clients’ needs and adapting to them is the first and strongest pillar of the firm. This has allowed us to position ourselves as one of the top firms in the region.

  • Discipline, loyalty, and honesty: The discipline in our work and the loyalty to our clients have created a foundation of trust and respect that we uphold every day.
  • Responsibility, integrity, and autonomy: These qualities have enabled us to excel in cutting-edge practice areas that are vital to Mexico’s economic development.