Dispute Settlement Mechanisms
Specialized advisory on dispute settlement under Mexico’s trade agreements.
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We support companies and organizations in identifying, preparing and strategically conducting trade disputes under multilateral and regional frameworks, safeguarding continuity and legal certainty.
Executive focus:
Technical-legal analysis with operational/customs evidence, coordination with external teams and authorities, and forum-ready documentation.
Scopes: WTO & regional treaties
Consultations, state-to-state panels and compliance.
Key outcomes
Risk mitigation, preference access and barrier removal.
Integrate
WTO
USMCA
EU-MX FTA
CPTPP
Other international treaties
- Preventive audits and process reviews.
- Identification of customs and tax risks.
- Preparation for authority visits.
- Correction of irregularities to avoid penalties.
- Operational shielding and legal certainty optimization.
What we solve
Incompatible measures
Tariffs, quotas, permits or technical regulations inconsistent with international commitments.
Non-tariff barriers
SPS, TBT, standards, labeling and technical trade barriers.
Origin & national treatment
Rules of origin, national treatment and preferential access.
Advisory scope
- Technical-legal analysis of measures and treaty compatibility.
- Consultation strategy and dossier preparation.
- Coordination with chambers, advisors and competent authorities.
- Evidence management (operational, customs, economic).
- Follow-up on recommendations and compliance.
Relevant instruments & chapters
Multilateral & regional framework
- WTO – Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU).
- USMCA – Ch. 31 (state-to-state disputes).
- EU-MX FTA – Modernised mechanisms.
- CPTPP – Ch. 28 (dispute settlement).
Related areas
- SPS and TBT measures.
- Rules of origin and customs procedures.
- Trade in goods and trade remedies.
- Competition, investment and services (as applicable).
Robust documentation:
arguments and evidence with traceability for national and international forums.
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