Luis E. Cortez Valdes
Biography
Luis Cortez Valdes joined Baker McKenzie Mexico as a midlevel associate in the International Commercial and Trade Practice Group in the Monterrey office. Luis has over five years of experience in customs law, international trade and taxation.
Before joining Baker McKenzie, Luis was manager of global trade advisory at a Big Four firm and as a senior attorney at a leading tax and foreign trade law firm in Mexico. He also gained public sector experience at the Foreign Trade Audit Administration of the Tax Administration Service.
Practice Focus
His practice focuses on foreign trade and customs matters, primarily in consulting and litigation. These include IMMEX Program, VAT Certification, INCOTERMS, Customs Valuation, tariff and non-tariff regulations and restrictions, Administrative Procedures in Customs Matters (PAMAs), Foreign Trade Audits, Antidumping Proceedings, Origin Verifications, Conclusive Agreements, Administrative Appeals, Nullity Trials, and Amparo Actions.
Admissions
- Mexico (2022)
Education
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (Master's Degree in Tax Law) (2024)
- Universidad Panamericana (Law Degree) (2020)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Baker & McKenzie Abogados, S.C. is a member of Baker & McKenzie International.