Member Profile
Victor Barajas
Partner | Basham, Ringe y Correa SC
Office Location: Mexico
Jurisdiction
Mexico
Top Specialisms
Estates: Planning
Family Governance and Business
Tax Advisory
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Professional Biography
Focuses on private clients, wealth and estate planning for individuals, cross-border matters related to international families, tax planning, tax strategy, as well as the tax aspects of corporations, reorganizations, audits and settlement with tax authorities. With a holistic approach and assisted with a full-service legal team, covers any legal aspect related to families from the individual to their companies. I worked for the Mexican Tax Administration Service as Deputy Director of International Tax Rulings Department from 2000 to 2003, carried out an internship at Australian Taxation Institute (ATAX) in Sydney Australia, joining Basham in 2004, and was admitted to partnership in 2014. Graduated from the Law School of the Universidad Panamericana and an LL.M degree in Tax Law studies in the same university. I have a Foundation Certificate in International Trust Management from The University of Manchester Business School, STEP and CLT International.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: The interaction with families and their affairs. Having full-service legal capabilities, helping families in any legal needs has become a priority
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Empathy, organizational skills, responsiveness, curiosity and continued learning.
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: Artificial Intelligence and minimum global wealth tax.
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: A restaurant or bar in a roof top