Legal Services

Three Tracks. One Point of Accountability.

Who we are

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 team
United States
Common
Law
Judicial precedents.
U.S. corporate standards.
FCPA compliance.
México · LatAm
Civil
Law
Codified statutes.
Local civil codes.
On-the-ground presence.

Track 01

Enter or Expand
in Mexico

For U.S. companies establishing, expanding, or acquiring operations in Mexico — from the first structuring decision to ongoing compliance.

Entering Mexico is a sequence of business decisions with legal consequences: which entity, which state, which customs program, which employment structure. We give you a single point of legal accountability across that entire sequence, coordinated from Houston and executed on the ground in Mexico.

What it covers

Entity formation, corporate and tax structuring
Nearshoring, IMMEX / maquiladora certification
Industrial real estate, permits and land use
Labor structuring under the 2021 reform
USMCA rules of origin and trade compliance
Trademark, patent and contract work
M&A due diligence and integration

Track 02

Manage Regional Risk
Across Latin America

For General Counsels and Regional Legal Directors accountable for legal exposure across multiple Latin American jurisdictions.

Most U.S. companies operating in the region already have competent local counsel in each country. What they lack is a single accountable layer that directs that network, standardizes what it reports, and turns it into a view the Board can act on. We work above your local firms, not instead of them.

What it covers

Outside General Counsel for Mexico
Embedded Regional Legal Director for LATAM
FCPA and anti-corruption compliance
Local counsel performance and spend audit
Post-acquisition legal integration
Legislative and regulatory monitoring
Board-ready risk reporting

Track 03

Litigation Support
& Foreign Law Experts

For U.S. attorneys and legal departments whose matter turns on a question of Mexican or Latin American law.

KNR maintains a catalog of certified specialists in Mexican and Latin American law available to support U.S. court proceedings. Submit the jurisdiction and the area of law, and you receive at least three pre-screened, background-checked profiles within 48 hours.

What it covers

Foreign law expert witnesses and declarations
Written opinions on Mexican law
Cross-border dispute coordination
Evidence gathering and enforcement
Expert engagement coordination from Houston

Not sure which track applies?

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.

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