Legal Services

Three Practice Areas. One Strategic Partner.

Who we are

One firm.
Two worlds.

Strategically positioned in Houston, we specialize in navigating the complex legal landscapes of Mexico and Latin America. We offer a seamless legal liaison for U.S. clients, ensuring their cross-border investments are protected by local expertise and international standards.

"Navigating Civil Law jurisdictions requires more than just a lawyer; it requires a strategic partner who speaks the language of U.S. business risk."

Meet the team
United States
Common
Law
Judicial precedents.
U.S. corporate standards.
FCPA compliance.
México · LatAm
Civil
Law
Codified statutes.
Local civil codes.
On-the-ground presence.

Service 01

Legal Services
for U.S. Investments

End-to-end legal support for American companies establishing or expanding operations in Mexico — from day one to long-term compliance.

Doing business in Mexico involves a complex web of federal, state, and municipal regulations that differ significantly from U.S. standards. We provide a single point of legal accountability for American companies — managing every aspect of your Mexican legal operations with U.S.-level rigor and local expertise.

From incorporation to litigation, from trademark registration to M&A due diligence — our team handles it all, coordinated from Houston and executed on the ground in Mexico.

Areas covered

Company incorporation
Tax planning & compliance
Permits & authorizations
Contract negotiation & drafting
Trademark & patent registration
Bank account opening
Real estate acquisitions
Work visas & immigration
Collection & commercial litigation
Tax & administrative litigation
M&A due diligence

Service 02

Expert Witnesses
in Latin American Law

KNR maintains a catalog of certified specialists in Mexican and Latin American law, available to testify in U.S. court proceedings. Two paths — one for attorneys, one for experts.

For U.S. Attorneys & Legal Departments

Need a certified
LatAm expert witness?

We match U.S. attorneys with pre-screened, background-checked specialists in Mexican and Latin American law — sourced and coordinated from Houston. You receive at least three qualified profiles within 48 hours.

01 Submit a request detailing the jurisdiction and area of law
02 Receive three certified expert profiles within 48 hours
03 Interview and select — we coordinate the engagement
Request an Expert

For LatAm Legal Specialists

Are you an expert
in LatAm law?

If you are a qualified specialist in Mexican or Latin American law, join our certified catalog and be matched with U.S. attorneys who need your expertise. We handle the sourcing — you focus on the case.

01 Submit your application with CV and areas of specialty
02 KNR performs a thorough background check and vetting process
03 Complete our internal certification — join the active catalog
Apply as Expert

Service 03

GC Advisory
for U.S. Corporations

Strategic legal consulting for General Counsels and legal departments managing exposure in Mexico and Latin America.

U.S.-based General Counsels managing operations in Mexico face a constant challenge: staying ahead of a legal environment that changes faster than most compliance teams can track. We serve as your on-call LatAm legal intelligence unit.

Whether you need legislative horizon scanning, regulatory alerts, investment opportunity analysis, or support navigating government procurement — we are the strategic extension of your legal department in Mexico.

Advisory areas

01

Analysis of Mexican legislation and how it impacts your industry or operations

02

Legislative and regulatory monitoring — stay ahead of changes that affect your business

03

Detection of investment opportunities in Mexico for American companies

04

Advisory and support to participate in Mexican Government public tenders

Memberships & Professional Associations

ABA
HBA
SBT
BMA
IABA

Not sure where to start?

Let's Map
Your Exposure

A 30-minute discovery call is all it takes to identify your key legal risks in Mexico and LatAm. No commitment required.

Houston, TX · Mexico City · Guadalajara · Response within 8 hours