November, 2021Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz: a tongue-twister of new supply chain regulationsGermany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act introduces human rights and environmental obligations that may indirectly affect Mexican companies integrated into…→
November, 2021The Role of Arbitration in ESG DisputesThe growth of disputes involving environmental, social and governance considerations has reinforced the role of arbitration as a mechanism for resolving…→
November, 2021Competition Partners Foresee Greater Scrutiny of E-Commerce and Fintech Deals.Latin American competition authorities refuse to be shaken by the covid-19 pandemic and are stepping up their scrutiny of the region's fast-growing…→
November, 2021Amendments to the Tax Provisions for 2022On November 12, 2021, the Decree (the “Decree”) amending, adding to, and repealing various provisions of the Income Tax Law (“ISR”), the Value Added Tax…→
November, 2021Alberto Aguilar: Names, names and... names | Sustainability challenge to resources, Mexico long haul and Von Wobeser new group.The law firm Von Wobeser y Sierra, headed by Claus Von Wobeser, has just formed a new practice group to support its clients on sustainability risks and…→
November, 2021Management from an ESG perspective: novelty or necessity?If ESG is a process for managing risks, it is reasonable to anticipate that a solid process better prepares a company to face a crisis, notes Pablo Jiménez…→
November, 2021Privacy and personal data protection: new ESG parameters.The last few decades have brought accelerated growth and change across all sectors of the economy.→
November, 2021Auto-parts companies could pay more income tax on their maquila operations in MexicoAlthough the approved Economic Package for Fiscal Year 2022 did not increase the Income Tax (ISR) rate payable by legal entities, it does contain an…→
November, 2021Emissions Trading System: An Instrument to Drive the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas EmissionsIn September 2016, Mexico ratified the Paris Agreement, committing to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 22% by 2030 relative to its baseline.→
October, 2021The fight against corruption: a corporate social responsibilityA culture of integrity and the incorporation of ESG considerations can strengthen anti-corruption efforts, corporate governance and long-term business…→
October, 2021Competition regulation: an unconventional tool to advance ESG initiativesSustainability and circular economy initiatives may require collaboration among competitors, raising relevant challenges under Mexico’s antitrust…→
October, 2021Bases for the importation and regularization of used vehicles of foreign originOn October 18, 2021, the "Agreement instructing various actions to the agencies indicated, in relation to the definitive importation of used vehicles" was…→
October, 2021New Court Specialized in Competition and TelecommunicationsOn September 22, 2021, the Plenary of the Federal Judiciary Council approved the creation and commencement of operations of the Third District Court in…→
October, 2021Stress, burnout and other problems brought to light by the pandemic and teleworkMore than a year has gone by since Mexico, like the rest of the world, became immersed in the ravages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.→
October, 2021Stress, burnout and other problems that the pandemic and remote work have brought into the spotlightMore than a year has passed since Mexico, like the rest of the world, found itself immersed in the havoc caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.→
October, 2021Competition regulation: a nonconventional tool for boosting ESG initiativesESG initiatives arise from the increasing awareness of the largest and most complex economic, environmental, and social challenges that we are facing at a…→
October, 2021Integration of effective ESG strategies for renewable energy projects in MexicoEdmond Grieger of Von Wobeser & Sierra explains why an effective game plan is crucial for investors, sponsors and developers working on clean energy…→
October, 2021ESG in the Mexican Mining Industry First SectionPart one introduces the evolution of ESG criteria and their relevance to the mining industry.Read original publication→
October, 2021Implications of ESG for Corporate GovernanceIn the international financial sector, over the past few years, the tendency has intensified among investors, from large investment funds to individual…→
October, 2021Constitutional Reform Initiative on Energy MattersOn September 30, 2021, the President of the Republic submitted to the Chamber of Deputies the “Initiative of Decree amending articles 25, 27 and 28 of the…→
September, 2021COFECE publishes provisions for complaints under the new Law on Advertising ContractsOn June 3, 2021, the Federal Executive branch published in the Official Gazette of the Federation the DECREE enacting the Law for Transparency, Prevention…→
August, 2021Von Wobeser y Sierra Announces Creation of ESG Practice GroupLeading law firm Von Wobeser y Sierra announced the creation of a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practice group to provide integrated legal…→
August, 2021Líderes Mexicanos: interview with our founding partner Claus Von Wobeser, "Doing things with passion".Líderes Mexicanos: interview with our founding partner Claus Von Wobeser, "Doing things with passion".→
August, 2021Von Wobeser y Sierra launches ESG practice groupVon Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. announces the creation of its ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) practice group to provide our clients with legal advice…→
