VTZ Leading International Trade Law Firm - Chambers & Partners
Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda (VTZ) is delighted to inform that our team was ranked as a top law firm in International Trade and WTO by the Chambers and Partners Latin America ranking for 2024. Particularly, the ranking pointed out the consistent efforts and hard work that VTZ puts into its clients needs.
VTZ is a top ranked law firm
For more than ten consecutive years, Chambers & Partners has recognized VTZ as a top-ranked law firm in the International Trade / WTO Practice. Chambers and Partners Latin America 2024 described our law firm as follows:
“Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda is deeply revered for its prowess in anti-dumping investigations and countervailing duties. The Mexico City-based team boasts further expertise in customs compliance and verifications of origin.
The international trade practice group continues to serve an impressive roster of domestic and international clients encompassing such sectors as metals, manufacturing and consumer goods. Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda remains a first port of call for clients from Asian markets exporting goods to the Mexican market.»
Chambers and Partners (2024)
We are honored to be considered as a top-ranked firm in international trade and WTO Law in Latin America. And we know this could not have been possible without the hard word each and every one of VTZ’s members have put for the last 50 years.
Reviews from our clients
We understand that the success of a firm is built not only from the commitment of its members, but also from the trust of its clients. Chambers & Partners conducted a thorough review of VTZ’s performance with its clients, and we are glad to share that we received the following feedback:
There still is a lot of work to do, and there are always opportunities to improve. But, we are truly grateful with our clients for putting their trust in our hands and having positive opinions about our work and efforts.
Top Lawyers: Adrian Vazquez and Eduardo Zepeda
This year, Chambers & Partners Latin America distinguished two of our lawyers for their outstanding performance and experience in the international trade and customs practice. In particular, the ranking recognized Adrian Vazquez, managing partner and director of VTZ, as a Band 1 lawyer, describing him as follows:
Our managing partner was referred as to a pre-eminent lawyer who co-heads the firm and boasts a longstanding track record in the Mexican international trade space. Adrián Vázquez frequently advises clients on the impact of free trade agreements on their operations in Mexico. Accordingly, our clients state that «He is a good lawyer and is very experienced. He is the most knowledgeable practitioner in anti-dumping mandates.»
Furthermore, Chambers and Partners highlighted his expertise in advisory relating to the impact of free trade agreements on client’s business operations. Moreover, Eduardo Zepeda, partner of VTZ, was also ranked as a Band 4 lawyer for its expertise in maquiladora and customs matters.
Department co-head Eduardo Zepeda is regularly sought out by clients in relation to customs matters. The lawyer also benefits from experience assisting clients with maquiladora matters in Mexico. And one of our clients stated the following «Eduardo Zepeda is always up to date with information that could affect our company’s operation. He always acts with high professionalism and shows availability to provide support.»
Up and Coming Lawyers: Emilio Arteaga
Lastly, our partner, Emilio Arteaga, was ranked for the first time as an «Up and Coming Lawyer» by Chambers & Partners. His legal expertise and his potential were acknowledged by ranking him as a lawyer to keep on the watch.
Emilio Arteaga enters the rankings this year after obtaining praise for his activity in international trade matters in Mexico, such as anti-dumping investigations. Our clients mention that «Emilio Arteaga Vázquez has a strong client service and in-depth commercial awareness.»
More information?
If you want any further information on the Chambers & Partners ranking for 2024, please see the following video prepared by VTZ:
