EXPERIENCE
Diego Vázquez Ruckstuhl has more than 14 years of experience and focuses his practice on tax litigation, tax consulting, and administrative litigation. He has represented clients across a wide range of industries in complex disputes and high-stakes regulatory matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Diego practiced at highly regarded firms with strong reputations in the tax field in Mexico, where he developed significant experience in designing and implementing sophisticated tax litigation strategies. His practice includes representing clients in disputes with tax authorities, as well as providing strategic tax consulting services aimed at risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
In addition, he maintains an active administrative litigation practice, with particular emphasis on strategic disputes involving environmental regulation, mining, and gaming and betting matters. He regularly advises and represents companies in complex and contentious administrative proceedings.
RECENT MATTERS
- He participated in the development of the litigation strategy related to the determination of a tax assessment for MXN $2,500,000,000 arising from a share sale transaction involving an automotive manufacturer, a matter in which favorable rulings were obtained both from the Collegiate Circuit Courts and the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation.
- He also participated in defining the litigation strategy to challenge tax assessments arising from the sale of shares for a telecommunications company, obtaining favorable decisions at various stages of the proceedings.
- He has been involved in negotiations related to the determination of environmental taxes for a company in the mining sector.
- He recently obtained favorable judgments in amparo proceedings challenging provisions regulating property tax in the State of Zacatecas, in matters involving an approximate exposure of MXN $130,000,000.
- In administrative matters, he participated in amparo proceedings challenging the constitutionality of the Electric Industry Law and the Regulations of the Federal Law on Gaming and Raffles, in cases where favorable judgments were obtained.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Ones to watch in Tax Law, recognized since 2024, Best Lawyers.