Gilberto Mejía, Abogado, Comercio Exterior, Comercio Internacional

Gilberto Mejía Escorza

Associate | Mexico City

Practice areas: International Trade & Customs

Gilberto Mejia Escorza | Associate

Gilberto Mejia has been part of the VTZ team in Mexico City since May 2022. Professionally, his career has been focused on trade remedies and litigation. In addition, he has represented the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in international law competitions.

Professional experience

Antidumping Investigations

Since his incorporation, Gilberto Mejia is a member of VTZ trade remedy practice. Particularly, he drafts briefs and arguments, reviews economic and accounting data, and coordinates directly with the companies the submission of their information in antidumping investigations.

International Trade

Among other things, Gilberto Mejia has actively participated in several origin verifications. Particularly, he has assisted foreign steel companies with the preparation and submission of information to the Mexican Customs Authorities. In addition, he constantly assists national and foreign companies regarding Mexican tariffs and non-tariff restrictions, as well as other regulations.

Constitutional and Administrative Litigation

Our associate has solid experience in constitutional and administrative law litigation regarding international trade matters. Particularly, he is responsible for drafting amparo actions, administrative appeals, and remedies in both type of matters.

Academic Experience

International Trade (WTO)

Gilberto Mejía represented the UNAM in the 20th Edition of the "John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition". This international competition is entirely in English and consists of the simulation of a dispute resolution proceeding before the WTO.

Human Rights (IACHR Court)

He represented the UNAM in the "Sergio García Ramírez University Competition" in 2021. This competition consists of a trail simulation before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR Court). His team was semifinalist in the 2021 edition. He also coached UNAM's team for the 2023 edition.

Researching Activities (UNAM)

In addition, Gilberto Mejia has experience in academic research. Our associate acted as research assistant in law matters for a researcher at the Institute of Law Investigation (IIJ) from the UNAM during 2024 and 2025.

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Education

Law Degree, Law School of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico

Semester Abroad, Law School of Charles University, Czech Republic

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