José Miguel Díaz Villaseñor

José Miguel is well versed in international and cross-border matters. He advises companies on foreign trade and indirect tax considerations, helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks and mitigate legal risk.

José Miguel brings experience counseling national and international companies on domestic and international trade regulations and representing clients before customs and tax authorities. He approaches his work with a commitment to quality, precision, collaboration and practical problem-solving, supporting clients with clear, business-oriented legal guidance in an evolving global marketplace.

• Representing national and multinational companies before customs authorities, developing and implementing legal strategies to mitigate tax and customs risks.
• Advising companies in establishing manufacturing facilities in several jurisdictions and in major corporate reorganizations.
• Counseling companies in cross-border M&A transactions in various industries, including pharmaceutical, automotive, technology, engineering and aerospace sectors.
• Assisting companies in obtaining registrations under the Mexican General Importer’s Registry, Sectorial Importer’s Registry, IMMEX and PROSEC programs, as well as the VAT and Authorized Economic Operator Certifications.
• Representing companies in negotiations before the Mexican Tax Authority (SAT) regarding various substantial claims resulting in the abatement of the vast majority of the initial claim.
• Representing companies in proceedings initiated by the Mexican government to cancel their IMMEX and PROSEC programs, as well as their VAT and Authorized Economic Operator Certifications.
• Analyzing customs legislation and providing guidance on domestic and international regulations to ensure legal compliance in trade operations.
• Conducting internal audits and reviewing foreign trade and indirect tax processes to identify risks and strengthen compliance controls.

Education

• University of Essex, LL.M. in International Commercial and Business Law, 2022, with merit
• Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), 2023, graduated with highest honors

Admissions

• Mexico, 2024

Languages

• National EGEL Excellence Award, CENEVAL (National Center for Higher Education Evaluation), 2024

• Mention of Excellence and Highest GPA of the class of 2023 of the Bachelor of Laws, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, 2023

• Best Dissertation Award, University of Essex, 2023
• Student Development Award (Leadership Category), Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, 2023
• Nomination for Highest GPA in the School of Social Sciences and Government, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, 2022
• Winner of the HONORS Program Scholarship for graduate studies, University of Essex, 2021
• Academic Talent Distinction, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, 2018

Professional Activities

• Latin American Association of Political Science, Member, 2019-present
• Phi Delta Phi García Rendón Inn, Member, 2019-2023

Community Activities

• Mexican Red Cross, Member, 2015-present