Alberto Amaya
About Alberto Amaya
Alberto Amaya is a lawyer based in Mexico City, MX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Mexico™ since 2024. Alberto Amaya is recognized in the following practice area:
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Labor and Employment Law
Current Firm: Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes SC
Location: Mexico City, MX
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PRACTICE AREAS Human Capital, Tax Consulting & Litigation and Inmigration ASSOCIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS National Association of Corporate Counsel (ANADE); Former Chair of the Tax Committee. International Fiscal Association (IFA). Mexican Bar Association (Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados). Association of Mexican Public Accountants (Colegio de Contadores Públicos de Mexico); International Tax Committee. Mexican-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (CAMEBRA); Board Member. Mexican-French ...
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