Mijares strengthens its team with the addition of Jaqueline Aranda to launch a new International Trade department

In response to the growing demand of the global market and with the objective of strengthening its service offerings, Mijares Angoitia Cortés y Fuentes, S.C., announces the addition of Jaqueline Aranda as Counsel responsible for the new Foreign Trade practice area. This strategic addition will enable Mijares to offer comprehensive advice in foreign trade and customs matters, supporting clients with key issues in all customs regimes, certification of origin, customs regulations, and nearshoring.

In an increasingly globalized world, where nearshoring has become a key strategy to optimize supply chains and strengthen cross-border operations, Jaqueline’s expertise is essential. With over 25 years of experience in foreign trade and customs law, Jaqueline brings deep knowledge of the global trade environment. Throughout her career, she has advised national and international clients from various industries on complex foreign trade matters.

Jaqueline holds a Law degree from Universidad Panamericana, with a strong academic background and extensive experience in foreign trade and customs. Prior to joining Mijares, Jaqueline was an associate at Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa, and Baker & McKenzie, as well as a partner at García Seimandi, Flores y Villeda, S.C. Later, as an independent advisor, she participated in key proceedings before the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit and the Federal Court of Administrative Justice.

Jaqueline has extensive expertise in strategic areas such as customs dispute resolution and litigation, interpretation of treaties and international trade agreements, and advising companies with the implementation and compliance of export enhancement programs (IMMEX, PROSEC, CIVA). She has participated in NAFTA binational panels and represented clients on antidumping and countervailing duties matters. Recognized among the top 100 foreign trade advisors by Estrategia Aduanera since 2018, she has also excelled as Deputy Coordinator of the Foreign Trade Committee at the Mexican Bar Association.

“We are pleased to welcome Jaqueline to our team. Her experience and knowledge in foreign trade and customs law are an invaluable addition for our clients,” said Francisco Fuentes Ostos, Co-Managing Partner at Mijares. “With her leadership, we are confident that our new Foreign Trade practice will provide the support and guidance our clients need for their foreign trade operations,” added Horacio de Uriarte, Co-Managing Partner at Mijares.

With the creation of this new Foreign Trade practice area, Mijares reaffirms its commitment to offering innovative and personalized solutions for the commercial needs of its clients.

Affinitas Firms Achieve Top Rankings in IFLR1000 2024

Affinitas firms have earned top rankings in the recently published IFLR1000 Latin America 2024 and IFLR1000 North America – Mexico, recognizing both their practices and leading lawyers. The IFLR1000, a premier international legal directory, highlights firms and professionals for outstanding transactional work. Collectively, Affinitas firms Barros & Errázuriz, Gómez-Pinzón, Mijares, and Miranda & Amado achieved 25 practice area rankings and 55 leading lawyer distinctions.

The 2024 IFLR1000 rankings include the following practice areas for Affinitas firms:

Barros & Errázuriz (Chile)

  • Banking and Finance | Tier 2
  • M&A | Tier 1
  • Mining | Notable
  • Capital Markets | Tier 1
  • Project Development | Tier 2

Gómez-Pinzón (Colombia)

  • Banking and Finance | Tier 1
  • M&A | Tier 1
  • Mining | Notable
  • Capital Markets | Tier 1
  • Project Development | Tier 1

Mijares (Mexico)

  • Banking | Tier 1
  • Capital Markets: Debt | Tier 1
  • Capital Markets: Equity | Tier 1
  • Investment Funds | Active Firm
  • M&A | Tier 1
  • Project Development | Tier 1
  • Project Finance | Tier 1
  • Real Estate | Tier 2
  • Restructuring and Insolvency | Tier 3

Miranda & Amado (Peru)

  • Banking and Finance | Tier 1
  • M&A | Tier 1
  • Project Finance | Tier 2
  • Capital Markets | Tier 1
  • Project Development | Tier 2
  • Projects: Mining | Tier 3

For more information, visit: IFLR1000 Rankings