Hogan Lovells Publications
Global accountants' liability update, December 2017
19 December 2017
Luis Giovanni Sosa
Associate, Mexico City
As a tax lawyer, Luis Giovanni Sosa translates complex business challenges into effective and practical solutions. He advises clients on taxes and litigation, including audit tax procedures related to income tax, value-added tax (VAT), local taxes, and international tax issues, including the application of benefits from double tax conventions.
In addition, Luis Giovanni has been involved in several litigation cases regarding the challenge of tax assessments issued to his clients and the constitutionality of legal amendments to tax laws.
Luis Giovanni enjoys the challenges of multinational transactions and effectively gives proper advice through his insight into the legal landscape in Mexico. Attentive to detail and passionate about learning, he has never shied away from a challenge for his clients, whether large conglomerates or start-ups.
Before joining Hogan Lovells, Luis Giovanni worked in several leading tax law firms in Mexico City. He often collaborates with the firm's pro bono lawyers to offer advice and representation.
Education and admissions
Education
Diploma, Universiteit Leiden, 2017
Postgraduate Diploma, Universidad Panamericana, 2015
Law Degree, Universidad Panamericana, 2014
Bar admissions and qualifications
Mexico
Representative experience
Advised client on several tax audit procedures related to royalty payments abroad for the use of trademarks.
Advised several foreign clients in starting business in Mexico.
Advised one of the biggest air cargo companies in the Value Added Tax Treatment for its operations in Mexico.
Represented several clients on constitutional litigation related to 2014 tax reforms in Mexico.
VAT controversy in shipping company supporting the exceptional 0% tax rate.
Advised one of the biggest nonprofit entities in the U.S. to establish a subsidiary in Mexico.
