Mario has been part of CCN since 2003, and a partner since 2008. His practice focuses on the representation of foreign investors in Mexico, particularly in Mexican Mergers and Acquisitions, contractual, and Real Estate matters. Mario represents clients in the manufacturing, agriculture, and automotive industries.

He is creative and enjoys working closely with clients in navigating the constantly changing landscape of foreign investment in Mexico.

Mario is also the author of a book and several articles in specialized publications on topics such as Biotechnology and Genomics, Intellectual Property, Foreign Investment, and International Trade.

Mario earned the first prize in Mexico’s National Legal Essay Contest in 2002.

* Licensed only in Mexico

Licensed in:
Mexico (1997)

Languages:
Spanish, English and French

Education:

  • Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain (Doctorate in International Law, 2003)
  • Hague Academy of International Law, The Hague, Holland (Course on Public International Law, 2001)
  • Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, Ciudad de México, México (Undergraduate in International Relations, 1998)
  • Universidad Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico (J.D., 1997)
  • University of Texas, Austin, Texas (Course on Anglo-American Law for Latin American Lawyers, 1997)

Publications:

  • Book: Melgar Fernández, M., Biotecnología y Propiedad Intelectual: Un Enfoque Integrado Desde el Derecho Internacional, UNAM, Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas, UNAM, 2005
  • Article in book: Melgar Fernández, M., “Biodiversidad y Propiedad Intelectual en el Derecho Internacional Contemporáneo,” Perspectivas del Derecho en México II, UNAM, Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas, UNAM, 2002, pp. 65-85. (First place in National Legal Essay Contest, 2002)
  • Article: Cacheaux, Rene and Melgar, Mario, “Regulation of the Export Industries: New Decree for the Promotion of the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industries (IMMEX Decree)”, Latin America Law & Business Report, Vol. 14, No. 11, December, 2006
  • Article: Melgar, Mario, “Foreign Investment Restrictions and Neutral Investment Mechanisms in Mexico”, Latin America Law & Business Report, Vol. 14, No. 6, June, 2006
  • Article: Cacheaux, Rene and Melgar, Mario, "Mexican Taxation on Transfers of Stocks Being Deemed as Indirect Transfers of Real Property located in Mexico: Understanding the Risks", Practical Mexican Tax Strategies, Vol. 8, No. 2, March/April 2008

 

Professional Memberships:
 

  • San Antonio Bar Association, International Section (has served as Secretary, Vice-President, and President)
  • Barra Mexicana de Abogados