Legal Services
Three Practice Areas. One Strategic Partner.
One firm.
Two worlds.
Strategically positioned in Houston, we specialize in navigating the complex legal landscapes of Mexico and Latin America. We offer a seamless legal liaison for U.S. clients, ensuring their cross-border investments are protected by local expertise and international standards.
"Navigating Civil Law jurisdictions requires more than just a lawyer; it requires a strategic partner who speaks the language of U.S. business risk."
Meet the teamLaw
U.S. corporate standards.
FCPA compliance.
Law
Local civil codes.
On-the-ground presence.
Service 01
Legal Services
for U.S. Investments
End-to-end legal support for U.S. companies establishing or expanding operations in Mexico — from day one to long-term compliance.
Doing business in Mexico involves a complex web of federal, state, and municipal regulations that differ significantly from U.S. standards. We provide a single point of legal accountability for U.S. companies — managing every aspect of your Mexican legal operations with U.S.-level rigor and local expertise.
From incorporation to litigation, from trademark registration to M&A due diligence — our team handles it all, coordinated from Houston and executed on the ground in Mexico.
Areas covered
Service 02
Expert Services
in Latin American Law
KNR maintains a catalog of certified specialists in Mexican and Latin American law, available to support U.S. court proceedings involving foreign law. Two paths — one for attorneys, one for experts.
For U.S. Attorneys & Legal Departments
Need a certified
LatAm legal expert?
We match U.S. attorneys with pre-screened, background-checked specialists in Mexican and Latin American law — sourced and coordinated from Houston. You receive at least three qualified profiles within 48 hours.
For LatAm Legal Specialists
Are you an expert
in LatAm law?
If you are a qualified specialist in Mexican or Latin American law, join our certified catalog and be matched with U.S. attorneys who need your expertise. We handle the sourcing — you focus on the case.
Service 03
GC Advisory
for U.S. Corporations
Strategic legal consulting for in-house counsel and legal departments managing exposure in Mexico and Latin America.
U.S.-based in-house counsel managing operations in Mexico face a constant challenge: staying ahead of a legal environment that changes faster than most compliance teams can track. We serve as your on-call LatAm legal intelligence unit.
Whether you need legislative horizon scanning, regulatory alerts, investment opportunity analysis, or support navigating government procurement — we are the strategic extension of your legal department in Mexico.
Advisory areas
Analysis of Mexican legislation and how it impacts your industry or operations
Legislative and regulatory monitoring — stay ahead of changes that affect your business
Detection of investment opportunities in Mexico for U.S. companies
Advisory and support to participate in Mexican Government public tenders
Flagship Engagement
Be a Legal Director
in LATAM
Your eyes and ears on the ground. A specialized engagement for U.S.-based Regional Legal Directors with oversight of Latin American operations.
General Counsels and Regional Legal Directors based in the U.S. often face a "lost in translation" problem — not just with language, but with legal culture and the speed of business in Latin America.
KNR USMCA acts as your direct bridge — providing the sophisticated oversight and local expertise you need to manage your regional responsibilities with the same clarity and confidence you have in your domestic portfolio.
Core capabilities
Direct-to-counsel legal opinions on specific Mexico and LatAm jurisdictions — synthesized into executive summaries you can act on, with no intermediaries and no noise.
Post-acquisition legal integration: aligning the newly acquired LatAm legal team with corporate standards, reporting cadence, and compliance protocols from day one.
Performance diagnostics on your in-country legal team and third-party counsel — capacity, responsiveness, alignment with corporate goals, and ROI on local legal spend.
FCPA and SOX policies aligned with local LatAm requirements. Standardized workflows across subsidiaries for contracts, corporate secretarial, and litigation reporting.
We don't just practice law in Latin America;
we interpret the Latin American legal reality
for the American corporate mind.
Why Regional Directors partner with us
Cultural Fluency
We bridge the gap between the U.S. Common Law business approach and the LatAm Civil Law statutory framework.
Risk Visibility
A Heat Map of your regional legal risks — so you can report to the Board with data-backed confidence.
Conflict Resolution
When local interests diverge from corporate headquarters, we provide objective, third-party mediation to protect the parent company.
Not sure where to start?
Let's Map
Your Exposure
A 30-minute discovery call is all it takes to identify your key legal risks in Mexico and LatAm. No commitment required.