The team behind every decision
Our team is made up of professionals with strong legal training, institutional experience, and a business-oriented strategic vision.
Founders
Mtro. Raúl Espinoza
More than 40 years of experience in administrative litigation and legal roles within the federal public administration.
Lic. Raúl I. Espinoza Garduño
Expert in business law, compliance, and international taxation.
LICENCIADO RAÚL I. ESPINOZA GARDUÑO
Founder of the law firm The Lawyers World. Law degree from the Faculty of Law of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, graduated with honors, with more than 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney in civil, family, and commercial matters.
Active member of the Mexican Bar Association since 2010.
Academic Experience:
Obtained his specialization degree in Tax Law from Universidad Panamericana.
Diplomas:
Diploma in American Legal English from Universidad Anáhuac Mayab. Diploma in Business Law from Instituto Tecnológico de México and Diploma in Compliance for SMEs and Artificial Intelligence in the Corporate Field from Universidad Anáhuac Puebla.
Courses and Workshops:
Postgraduate courses in Law. Introduction to Parliamentary Law course, both taught by the University of Salamanca, Spain. Marketing for Lawyers taught by University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Extension. Essentials of US International Tax Law Program taught by New York University. Management Program for Lawyers taught by Yale School of Management. Seminar on Practical Analysis of Advances in Anti-Money Laundering Regulations in Mexico taught by Instituto Tecnológico de México.
Tax and Fiscal Area
Lic. Guillermo I. González Ávila
Extensive experience in taxation and customs.
Lic. Carlos E. Mendoza Ponce
Experience in judicial and tax authorities.
Dra. Lillian Sumi Imaoka Hojyo
Experience in international taxation and global organizations.
MASTER OSCAR BARRAGAN ALBARRAN
Master of Law from the Faculty of Law of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Academic for approximately 45 years at the Faculty of Law of UNAM and FES-ARAGÓN, as well as 15 years as a professor at the Pontifical University of Mexico. Member of the doctoral faculty of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, as well as the International Congress of Family Law. Former Magistrate in the Third Civil Chamber and Second Family Chamber of the Superior Court of Justice of the Federal District.
Academic Experience:
Master of Law from the Institute of Legal Sciences of Higher Studies, Doctor in Constitutional Law, Doctor Honoris Causa from the Inter-American University of Business and Administration (UNIT).
Served as Coordinator of the diploma programs taught at FES-Aragón of UNAM, in “Introduction to Civil-Family Forensic Practice”.
Currently teaching at the master's level in the Graduate Program of the Faculty of Law of the National Autonomous University of Mexico in the subject of Family Law, likewise at the undergraduate level with the subject Introduction to the Theory of Law and Forensic Practice of Civil Law, teaches classes in the Diploma in Family Law at the Institute of Judicial Studies of the State of Puebla, at the master's level at the Institute of Legal Development Studies S.C., and at the master's and doctoral levels at Columbia College Panamericano de México S.C.
Author of the book entitled “Manual of Introduction to Law”, published by the Pontifical University of Mexico, and co-author of the book entitled “Forensic Practice in Family Law”, as well as co-author of the book entitled “Oral Proceedings in Family Matters, Their Standards”.
LICENSED MAURO ÁNGEL VARA ROMERO
Law degree from Universidad Insurgentes. Obtained his specialization degree in Amparo Law from the Institute of Legal Development. Distinguished practicing attorney with more than 20 years of experience in civil, family, commercial, administrative, and amparo matters.
Academic Experience:
diplomas in Oral Civil Trial, forensic practice of tax law, constitutional procedural law, theory and practice of civil procedural law.
Courses and Workshops:
in matters of recovery actions, leasing, constitutional law, amparo, tax, legal argumentation, notarial law, “Resolution of Conflicts Involving U.S.-Mexico”.
Has participated as a speaker on Radio INEJUC on topics such as Unconstitutionality of the Real Estate Acquisition Tax, Evidence in Civil and Administrative Proceedings, Amparo against Laws, Property Tax Generalities and unlawful collection.
DOCTOR LILLIAN SUMI IMAOKA HOJYO
Law degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, in Law from the Department of Financial Law. Master’s degree from the Department of Financial and Tax Law of the Complutense University of Madrid. PhD in Law from the Department of Financial and Tax Law of the Complutense University of Madrid.
Experience as Executive Secretary of Oversight, Supervision, and analysis in review processes and preparation of opinions at the Federal Judiciary Council. Supervision and participation in audit work, follow-up of challenge procedures. Participation in reforms to tax regulations and in research and risk analysis processes regarding large taxpayer companies at SAT. Supervision and participation in the defense of the legal interest of the SHCP in the General Directorate of Litigation Affairs and Procedures. Participation in negotiation and preparation of preliminary work of tax treaties. Research and analysis of documents prepared within international organizations (UN, OECD). Research and participation in the reform of tax regulations at SHCP, Undersecretariat of Revenue. Participation in procedures determining liability of public servants and suppliers, within the framework of the Federal Law of Responsibilities of Public Servants and the Federal Law of Acquisitions, Leases and Services of the Public Sector at the Internal Control Body of the National Polytechnic Institute.
Litigation Area
Mtro. Óscar Barragán Albarrán
Former Magistrate of the Superior Court of Justice of the DF, UNAM academic.
Lic. Mauro Ángel Vara Romero
Expert in civil, commercial, administrative, and amparo matters.
Corporate Area
Lic. María Fernanda Franco Muñoz
Expert in legal auditing and protection of intangible assets.
Lic. Isela Martínez Domínguez
Civil and FamilyExpert in civil, commercial, and family litigation.
Lic. Diana Isabel Van Pratt Mora
Specialist in civil, commercial, and administrative litigation.
Lic. Carlos Iván Rivera Ramírez
Extensive experience in contracts and notarial advisory.
Accounting Area
C.P. Juan L. Herrera Escobar
Specialist in tax compliance and corporate accounting.
LICENSED MARÍA FERNANDA FRANCO MUÑOZ
Law degree from Universidad Intercontinental
Professional Experience:
In corporate matters as Legal Auditor of the entire A.D.O. Group. At O´Farrill & Asociados S.C, the second Mexican firm authorized to practice Mexican law in Phoenix, Arizona; as head of the firm in Mexico City and attorney in the corporate and litigation areas. In logistics as part of Intermex S.A de C.V. At Bufete Capin, Capdevielle y Asociados as an attorney in civil, commercial, family litigation, patents, trademarks, and copyrights. At Bufete García, Bouchot y Asociados participating in civil and criminal litigation.
Academic Experience:
Marketing for Lawyers taught by Yale University, Diploma in Auditing, Diploma in Corporate Law, Diploma in Copyright and Intellectual Property, taught by the University of Graduate Studies in Law, Diploma in Civil Procedural Law taught by the Institute of Legal Sciences of UNAM.
Certification in Physical Image Design taught by the College of Public Image.
LICENSED GUILLERMO I. GONZÁLEZ ÁVILA
Law degree from Universidad La Salle, with 30 years of experience in tax and foreign trade, professor at Universidad La Salle and Universidad Latinoamericana.
Served as Corporate Director of Planning and Human Resources at Correos de México, Director and Secretary General of Administration of PRODECOM, Regional Administrator of the metropolitan customs zone, Administrator of the customs offices of La Paz, Chihuahua, and Matamoros, Central Administrator of Customs Planning, Advisor to the Executive General Coordinator of COFETEL, Advisor to the President of SAT, General Director of Material Resources and General Services of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, Partner of (SAS) Statistical Analysis Systems.
Academic Experience:
Diploma in Taxes from ITAM and Diploma in Public Administration from IBERO. Master’s degree in History of Thought.
LICENSED DIANA ISABEL VAN PRATT MORA
Law degree from Universidad Tecnológica de México, 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in civil, family, commercial, tax, administrative, amparo, and contract matters.
Diplomas in Oral Trials in Civil and Family Matters.
Courses and Workshops:
in Amparo and Money Laundering and its Impact on Companies taught by Quality Training de México, Drafting of Employment Contracts, Interpretation of the National Code of Civil and Family Procedures taught by the National Bar Association, Seminar on Tax and Legislative Updates taught by the National College of Mexican Notaries.
LICENSED CARLOS E. MENDOZA PONCE
Law degree, specialist in tax matters, analyst of national legislation and comparative law. Advisor in alternative dispute resolution procedures, audit procedures, verification powers.
Experience as Regional Chamber Magistrate of the Federal Court of Administrative Justice; Executive Secretary of Oversight of the Federal Judiciary Council; Clerk of Study and Account in tax and administrative matters at the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation; Director of direct amparo in constitutional tax matters at the Federal Tax Prosecutor's Office; Attorney in the General Legal Administration and in the Large Taxpayers Administration of the Tax Administration Service.
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT JUAN L. HERRERA ESCOBAR
Graduate from Universidad ISEC.
Specialization in taxes, Universidad ISEC (95-96)
Various courses in tax specialization at institutes dedicated to professional training.
LICENSED ISELA MARTÍNEZ DOMÍNGUEZ
Law degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, with more than 12 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Academic Experience:
Commercial trials, lease trials, family law trials taught by the Legal Institute.
Academic Training:
Professional internships at the Office of the Attorney General. Techniques of the National Code of Civil and Family Procedures taught by the Institute of Legal Research of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Interpretation of the National Code of Civil and Family Procedures taught by the National Bar Association. Money Laundering and its Impact on Companies taught by Quality Training de México, Drafting of Employment Contracts, Seminar on Tax and Legislative Updates taught by the National College of Mexican Notaries
LICENSED CARLOS IVÁN RIVERA RAMÍREZ
Law degree from Universidad Tecnológica de México, 20 years of experience as a corporate and notarial attorney, as well as in the contractual area.
Diplomas in Oral Trials in Civil and Family Matters.
Courses and Workshops:
Seminar on Tax and Legislative Updates taught by the National College of Mexican Notaries. Money Laundering and its Impact on Companies taught by Quality Training de México.