Victor Barajas

Office Location

Mexico

Short Biography

Advises private clients and families on planning and organizing their assets, eliminating the uncertainty related to the way in which the estate of an individual is managed, seeking to maximize the value of his or her property through appropriate investments and the reduction of unnecessary tax burdens and other expenses. His practice also deals with the property of minors and those not legally capable of managing their own affairs, as well as to protect family assets against various business, legal, or security risks. Currently he advise high and ultra-high net worth individuals and families in organizing the relationship between them and their businesses, through guidelines, trusts (fideicomisos), and corporate governance procedures, among others. He also focuses on tax planning, advisory and tax strategy, both national and internationally (application of tax treaties), as well as the tax aspects of transactions carried out by corporations, mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, among others.

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

A good Mexican Food restuarant

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

A good idea is nothing without good execution

What was your first job?

Children coach in a summer camp

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

The art of Impossible

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?