VTZ Top Ranked in Chambers and Partners 2025
In VTZ, we are pleased to announce that the international lawyers and law firm ranking of Chambers and Partners recognized our team as a leading law firm by ranking us Band 1. In this article, we share with you the highlights of the ranking for 2025.
Top Ranked Law Firm in International Trade
For more than fifteen years, VTZ has been ranked by Chambers and Partners. In particular, the ranking has recognized our team as a top-ranked law firm in International Trade and WTO Law in Latin America. In this year’s edition, this ranking described the law firm as follows:
For our team, it is an honor to be considered as a leading firm in International Trade and WTO Law. And we know this could not have been possible without the hard work that each and every VTZ’s member has put in for the last 50 years.
Outstanding lawyers: Adrián Vázquez and Eduardo Zepeda
This year, Chambers and Partners acknowledge the outstanding work and experience in International Trade of two of our main lawyers: Adrián Vázquez and Eduardo Zepeda. Particularly, the ranking focused on the expertise, practice, and client service from our partners.
Adrian Vázquez
To begin with, our managing partner, Adrián Vázquez, was recognized by Chambers and Partners as a Band 1 lawyer. In particular, Adrián leads VTZ’s international trade and customs practice. His experience includes, among other things, advising in antidumping and subsidies investigations, origin verification procedures, and consultancy on the impact of free trade agreements for imports and exports in Mexico.
Eduardo Zepeda
Similarly, Eduardo Zepeda was recognized as a Band 4 lawyer. Eduardo is VTZ’s leading partner in IMMEX matters. He was described as proactive lawyer in maquiladora matters in Mexico. And the interviewed clients also mentioned that they constantly seek for his advice in connection with customs and IMMEX compliance.
Up-and-Coming Lawyers: Emilio Arteaga and Ivan Szymanski
Chambers and Partners also acknowledge the talent and hard work from some of other partners. Specifically, the ranking included Emilio Arteaga and Ivan Szymanski as Up-and-coming lawyers. This category is reserved for outstanding professionals that Chambers and Partners considers important to keep on their watch for their dedication and potential.
Emilio Arteaga
On the one hand, Emilio Arteaga makes his second appearance in the rankings this year. after obtaining praise for his activities in multiple matters, such as antidumping investigations and international trade operations in Mexico. In the ranking interviews, Emilio’s clients highlighted his service and responsiveness as some of his main strengths.
Ivan Szymanski
On the other hand, our partner, Ivan Szymanski, was also recognized as an Up-and-coming attorney in Antitrust Law. Specifically, our partner’s appearance in the ranking lays stress on his insights and client service. Ivan’s efforts and expertise in Competition and Antitrust Law extend the range of legal services and advice provided by our law firm.
Acknowledgments
In VTZ, we are truly glad to have such a positive review in Chambers and Partners’ ranking. In our opinion, this is the reflection of our team’s commitment to build a high-quality team that provides efficient solutions to complex situations. We would like to finish this note by expressing our gratitude to the whole VTZ team, whose hard work was the cornerstone of this achievement, and to our clients, whose trust allows us to keep excelling. This would not be possible without you!
Do you want more information?
VTZ is a firm specialized in international trade and customs, with a team with extensive experience, contact our key members today:
Adrián Vázquez
Managing Partner
Eduardo Zepeda
Partner
Emilio Arteaga
Jr. Partner
Ivan Szymanski
Jr. Partner
