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COVID-19 is bringing the world unprecedented challenges, and new opportunities to ensure our well-being—as individuals, as families, and as companies. In a time when social distancing has become the watchword it is very important to keep updated.

As business environments change, we see it as our task to guide you through challenging times. Our experts provide you here with an overview of the most relevant news and publications related to the impact of this pandemic in our country. We are updating this section regularly as the situation unfolds.

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16/12/2021
Legal guide for company directors and CEOs in Mexico
ESG obligation for Directors and CEOs 1. Do existing directors’ duties contain obligations that apply to matters that could be categorised as an ESG consideration, e.g. the environment, employee welfare? ...
01/06/2021
Some leaks can't be fixed
“Confidential information is like an ice cube... give it to the party who has no refrigerator or will not agree to keep it in one, and by the time of the trial you have just a pool of water.” This...
15/01/2021
Law and regulation of force majeure in Mexico
1. Is there legislation on force majeure in your law system? Yes, force majeure is referred to in the Federal Civil Code, Commercial Code, Administrative Law and in other legislation at the Federal Level...
04/01/2021
Law and regulation of Covid-19 loan moratoriums in Mexico
1. Description of the legislation 1.1 Is there a moratorium on loans legislation implemented in your jurisdiction? No. As at 7 April 2020, no legislation has been implemented or proposed for a moratorium...
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24/11/2020
Law and regulation of Covid-19 tax relief in Mexico
Information provided by the IBA Taxes Committee members. Value Added Tax N/A Corporate Income Tax N/A Social Security Contributions or Payroll Tax N/A Other relief measures N/A Additional comments Mexican...
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13/10/2020
Managing the challenges of the post COVID workplace
Few can deny the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had and is having on the way people work since the global escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. "We have seen massive changes take place...
31/08/2020
Stabilisation and restructuring law in Mexico
1. Which financial (not tax or labour) short-term compensation schemes for immediate losses due to social distancing measures have been implemented? For which industries/sizes of business? Until today...
20/08/2020
Antitrust law and legislation in Mexico during Covid-19
1. Introduction As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, and aiming to maintain proper and efficient control and implementation of the Mexican antitrust policies, the Federal Economic Competition Commission...
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07/08/2020
Treaty claims for cancelled or modified infrastructure projects in the...
A recent ICSID tribunal has denied an investor’s claim concerning the development of an airport project in Latvia. The investor was unable to proceed with the construction of its project due to numerous...
21/07/2020
Building law and regulation in Mexico during Covid-19
Updated on 17.04.2020 1. Is there con­struc­tion-rel­ev­ant COVID-19 regulation? Currently, there is no specific construction regulation related to COVID-19. However, on 30 March 2020, the Federal Government...
17/06/2020
Law and regulation of rental agreements in Mexico during Covid-19
Updated on 27.03.2020 1. Is a lessee eligible for rent reduction due to a significant decline in footfall and consequently its turnover as a result of COVID-19? In Mexico, lease regulations are subject...
04/05/2020
International Law in times of crisis: COVID-19 and Foreign Investments
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unravel without regard to national borders, countries around the world are faced with both public health and economic issues on a scale not previously seen. In this...