Regulatory Practice and Public Policy

We help businesses and governments comply with regulations and design effective public policies.

Regulatory compliance

In regulatory matters, we support and advise businesses and organizations, both domestic and international, regarding the requirements and processes established by the current legal framework in Mexico. Our goal is to ensure that our clients fully understand the applicable regulatory provisions so they are better positioned to meet their responsibilities and mitigate potential negative effects arising from changes in regulatory schemes.

In public policy, we advise government agencies and entities, as well as foreign organizations and governments, on the design, implementation, enforcement, and evaluation of public policies. We have professionals with extensive experience in the public sector who are familiar with the operations of various government departments, institutions, and public administration bodies.

Services

Advisory services for the proper application of legal and regulatory provisions in the ordinary course of business, both domestically and internationally.

Advisory services on the applicable regulatory framework and the implementation of regulatory improvements to leverage international treaties and other trade agreements.

Analysis of the regulatory and economic impact arising from the public policies implemented by government entities and bodies in the exercise of their functions.

Design of public policies and the development of specific projects to meet the objectives outlined in federal, state, and sectoral plans and programs.

Identification of regulatory opportunities within the Mexican legal framework and the analysis of potential regulatory changes that should be implemented to promote the growth of specific industries.

Support for stakeholders in promoting regulatory improvements before the relevant authorities and entities, including the submission of proposals in international forums and to multilateral organizations.

Advisory services in public procurement and bidding (contracting strategies, market intelligence, and bidding design, among others).

Experience

The regulatory and public policy advisory services provided by SAI professionals have contributed to achieving success in a wide range of cases.

Success stories

Regulatory analysis for investment in the poultry industry in Ecuador
Business analysis and review of the applicable regulatory framework (tax scheme, economic competition, trade, and investment regulations) for a potential investment in Ecuador by a leading multinational poultry industry company.
Advisory for vehicle emissions certification in Mexico City
Guidance for a multinational company on the applicable regulatory framework and market opportunities in the provision of vehicle emissions verification and certification services in Mexico City.

Casos de éxito

Regulatory analysis for investment in the poultry industry in Ecuador
Business analysis and review of the applicable regulatory framework (tax scheme, economic competition, trade, and investment regulations) for a potential investment in Ecuador by a leading multinational poultry industry company.
Advisory for vehicle emissions certification in Mexico City
Guidance for a multinational company on the applicable regulatory framework and market opportunities in the provision of vehicle emissions verification and certification services in Mexico City.

Socios responsables

Hernán Sabau García

Finanzas corporativas Fusiones y adquisiciones | Asesoría estratégica y financiera | Financiamiento de deuda y capital | Mercado de capitales | Estructuración de deuda | Derivados | Econometría

José Rodrigo Anaya Lafforgue

Finanzas corporativas | Financiamiento de deuda o capital | Fusiones y adquisiciones | Valuación de empresas | Estructuración de proyectos | Asesoría estratégica y financiera

Hernán Sabau García

Finanzas corporativas Fusiones y adquisiciones | Asesoría estratégica y financiera | Financiamiento de deuda y capital | Mercado de capitales | Estructuración de deuda | Derivados | Econometría

José Rodrigo Anaya Lafforgue

Finanzas corporativas | Financiamiento de deuda o capital | Fusiones y adquisiciones | Valuación de empresas | Estructuración de proyectos | Asesoría estratégica y financiera