Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone and tourism projects
March 2023 | Print Version The Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (ZOFEMAT, for its acronym in Spanish) is relevant for specific projects since it is usually the main attraction of some hotels and real estate developments in coastal areas, given that it is linked to...
Recommendations for the change of land use on forest land
February 2023 | Print Version By the year 2021, Mexico had 138.7 million hectares of forest area. Unfortunately, between 2001 and 2021, the country recorded deforestation of 208,850 hectares. Forest ecosystems are important because, among other environmental...
STPS revises provisions for the registry of individuals or legal entities providing specialized services or works (REPSE)
Print version | February 2023 On February 3rd, 2023, it was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, the Agreement that modifies the diverse one by which the General Provisions for the registration of individuals or legal entities that provide specialized...
Water and Mining
February 2023 | Print version Mexico is one of the leading countries in terms of investment in mining projects, for example, during the year 2021 the mining sector made investments of 4 thousand 809.6 million Mexican pesos, an increase of 36.1% compared to what was...
Terralex Bankruptcy/Insolvency Practice Group Meeting 2023
Santamarina + Steta hosts the Terralex Bankruptcy/Insolvency Practice Group Meeting 2023. Event that welcomes insolvency lawyers who are part of the TerraLex global network. March 2 - 3, 2023 | Monterrey Nuevo Leon Register here
Recommendations for the legal discharge of wastewater to rivers, lakes, and subsoil
January 2023 | Print version Most economic activities require the discharge of wastewater. While in some cases it is possible to discharge into sewage systems, in others, wastewater must be discharged into rivers, lakes, or directly into the subsoil, either because...
Acquisition of Haymillian by Blu Digital Group
January 2023 Blu Digital Group, a media technology company that offers award-winning cloud-based software and digital media services to the global entertainment industry, carried out the acquisition of Haymillian in its operations in Mexico, the UK, and Greece....
Concession titles for the exploitation of national waters: recommendations for conserving a valuable asset
January 2023 | Print Version According to the Mexican Constitution, the water found within the territory (including rivers, lakes, and aquifers) is considered property of the Nation. Therefore, its use and exploitation are subject to legal provisions that establish...
Nearshoring in Mexico: Real Estate Challenges
January 2023 | Print Version Resulting of China’s COVID-19 restrictions, the semiconductor chips shortages, and the global supply chain crisis, Santamarina + Steta has received multiple requests from American and Canadian companies to provide advice and legal support...
Americas Restructuring Review 2023 | Mexico: The Pandemic Aftermath
Mexico continues to face unprecedented times and historical challenges since the current administration took office in December 2018. While the pandemic seems to have receded and the recovery has started, the outlook remains challenging for businesses coexisting with...