Debt collection in Mexico for U.S. companies
A Mexican customer that stops paying, a distributor that won’t settle its account, a guarantee that needs to be enforced: we recover what you are owed, in and out of court, with a clear strategy and realistic expectations from the start.
Situations we handle
- Out-of-court collection and payment negotiations
- Judicial collection of unpaid invoices, promissory notes (pagarés) and contracts
- Enforcement against the debtor’s assets, including attachments (embargos)
- Settlement and payment agreements that are enforceable in Mexico
- Recognition and enforcement of U.S. judgments and arbitral awards in Mexico, in coordination with your U.S. counsel
- Criminal complaints for fraud, where the facts support them
Why U.S. clients choose us
- Our litigation partner has more than 19 years representing businesses in civil and commercial matters.
- We start with an honest assessment of collectability: assets, jurisdiction, timing and cost.
- You get regular case updates in English, not just at hearings.
FAQ
Can a U.S. court judgment be enforced in Mexico? Generally, yes, through a recognition proceeding (homologación) before a Mexican court, provided requirements such as proper service and finality of the judgment are met. In many cases a new action in Mexico, or one based on a pagaré, is faster. We help you choose.
Do our documents need to be translated? Documents filed with Mexican courts must be in Spanish, so foreign-language documents need translation by a court-recognized translator (perito traductor). We manage that process.
Owed money in Mexico? Let’s look at your options.
Roldán Venegas, S.C. is a Mexican law firm. Our services consist of advice and representation on matters governed by Mexican law, before Mexican authorities and courts. We do not offer legal services under U.S. federal or state law through this website. References to the U.S. bar or court admissions of individual attorneys are provided as professional background only. The information on this site is general and is not legal advice. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney advertising.