Immigration & Real Estate Lawyers in Mexico
Whether you're buying beachfront property in Riviera Maya, obtaining your residency visa, or launching a business south of the border, navigating Mexico's legal system as a foreigner isn't simple. That's where we come in.
For over 25 years, Lorad Law has guided expats, investors, and business owners through Mexico's real estate, immigration, and business law. We're bilingual attorneys based right here in Cancun, deeply embedded in the Riviera Maya community. We don't offer generic legal templates — we provide strategic guidance tailored to your situation, whether you're closing a property deal in Tulum, securing permanent residency, or setting up a company.
Our commitment is simple: clear guidance, transparent pricing, and results you can count on.
What We Help With
For foreigners, the hardest part of any legal matter in Mexico is knowing where the risk actually lies — and it's rarely where you'd expect. A property purchase, a visa application, or a new company can all look straightforward until a detail you didn't know to ask about turns costly. These are the situations clients bring to us, and what's at stake when they go wrong.
Buying Property in Mexico
Most foreign buyers don't realize that coastal property can't be owned outright — or that a bad title search can cost them the whole investment. The risks are real: unpaid back taxes attached to a property, ejido land that can't legally be sold to foreigners, deposits handed over before ownership is verified. We make sure the property you think you're buying is the property you actually get.
Getting Your Status Right the First Time
Choosing the wrong visa, missing a renewal deadline, or filing the wrong paperwork can set you back months — or get you turned away at the door. Whether you're retiring, investing, or relocating your family, the cost of getting immigration wrong is measured in time you can't get back. We help you pick the right path before you commit to it.
Operating a Business Legally
Foreign entrepreneurs are often surprised by how heavily Mexico regulates companies and employees. Register under the wrong structure, miss a tax filing, or hire someone without a compliant contract, and the penalties add up fast. We help you start on solid legal footing so a small oversight doesn't become an expensive problem.
Protecting Your Brand
A brand, a contract, or a property is only as safe as the legal protection behind it. Trademarks get copied, contracts get broken, and disputes end up in court. When something you own is on the line, you want someone who knows the Mexican system arguing your side.
Employment & Hiring
Bringing workers onto your team requires compliant employment contracts, proper tax withholding, and labor law compliance. We manage this so you can focus on running your business.
Resolving Disputes
Business and property disputes happen. We represent you in commercial litigation, breach of contract claims, and mediation to resolve conflicts and protect your interests.
Why Choose Lorad Law
Plenty of firms can file paperwork. What sets us apart is how we work with foreign clients — clearly, transparently, and from inside the community you're moving into. Here's what that means in practice.
Bilingual Expertise You Can Trust
We speak fluent English and Spanish. More importantly, we understand both Mexican law and the unique concerns of foreign clients navigating this system for the first time. You'll never be confused by legal jargon or cultural gaps.
Transparent & Accessible
No surprise fees. No legal documents that don't make sense. We believe you should understand exactly what we're doing, why we're doing it, and how much it costs. Every step of the process is explained in clear language.
Proven Track Record
We've helped hundreds of expats and investors close property deals, secure visas, and launch businesses. Our clients range from retirees settling in Puerto Morelos to entrepreneurs launching companies in Cancun. We've earned their trust through consistent results and genuine care for their success.
Based Right Here
We're not remote consultants working from another country. We're embedded in the Riviera Maya legal and real estate community. We understand the local market, have relationships with key officials and institutions, and we're available when you need us — in person or by video call.
Our Practice Areas
Across six core areas, we handle the legal work that foreigners in Mexico most often need — from buying property and securing residency to forming a company and protecting a brand. Explore each practice area below to see how we can help.
Real Estate & Property Law
We handle fideicomiso setup, title research, tax planning, and closing coordination, and we work alongside notaries and banks to keep transactions on schedule. We support residential purchases for retirement, investment property for rental income, and commercial real estate, plus property sales, refinancing, and title defense.
Immigration & Residency
We manage temporary visas, permanent residency by investment, retirement visas, family reunification, and employment visas — including CURP registration, documentation, agency communication, and renewal tracking. We also advise on the tax implications that come with each residency status.
Business Setup & Compliance
We help you choose the right entity (SA, SRL, or SC), complete federal and state tax registration (RFC), set up payroll and accounting, and stay current on quarterly and annual filings so your company remains in good standing.
Employment & Labor Law
We draft compliant employment contracts, set up tax withholding (IMSS, ISR), manage benefits obligations, and represent you in disputes and terminations under Mexico's employee-protective labor laws.
Commercial Litigation
We represent you in property disputes, breach of contract claims, and business conflicts — negotiating settlements and pursuing claims through Mexico's court system on your behalf.
Intellectual Property & Trademarks
We register trademarks with IMPI, protect copyright, and enforce your rights against counterfeit or unauthorized use of your intellectual property in the Mexican market.
FAQ
Technically, you can close a property deal without a lawyer. Practically? We strongly recommend it. Foreign ownership involves unique legal structures (fideicomiso), tax implications, and title risks that aren't obvious. A good lawyer protects your investment and prevents costly mistakes.
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