Emilio is a Partner at Ibarra del Paso Gallego, where he leads the Tax practice department, specializing in Social Security litigation, and administrative proceedings.

Profile

Emilio has advised foreign and domestic clients on tax matters, with a focus on high-impact litigation before tax authorities, administrative courts, Taxpayers Ombudsman, as well as in amparo proceedings.

He has advised companies across various sectors, such as automotive, energy, technology, pharmaceutical, tourism, oil, cosmetics, food, among others.

On the subject of Administrative Law, he has advised companies in bidding procedures, government incentives, and defense against investigations initiated by the Financial Intelligence Unit and other authorities.

Professional Background

Before joining the Firm, Emilio worked at Sánchez Devanny Eseverri (Garrigues), where he strengthened his skills and experience in Tax, Administrative, and Social Security Litigation.

Emilio’s experience spans from handling and negotiating tax audits prior to issuance of tax assessments, to litigating complex matters through nullity claims and amparo trials, as well as negotiating with tax authorities and defending companies in Financial Intelligence Unit investigations.

He previously served as counsel at the Large Taxpayers Litigation Administration of the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT), where he represented the tax authorities in high profile matters. After this, he was a member of Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa.

Academic Background

• 2007, at Universidad La Salle (Mexico City), he obtained his Law Degree (J.D./LL.B. equivalent).
• 2012, at Sheltons International Tax Training Institute (Mexico City), he completed a Seminar on the Interpretation and Application of Tax Treaties.
• 2013, at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), he completed a Special Course of Specialization on the New Amparo Process.
• 2017, at Universidad Anáhuac México Sur, he completed a Specialization Course on the Fintech Model.
• 2018, at Universidad Panamericana, he obtained a Master’s in Tax Law (with honors).

Languages

Emilio is a native speaker of Spanish and fluent in English.