BritChaM welcomes its new member: Camacho & Asociados, Agente de Seguros y de Fianzas, S.A. de C.V.

In 1989, the company identified a promising business opportunity in the maritime and energy sectors. Despite these fields being unexplored in Mexico and representing significant economic risks, they ventured forth and established Camacho & Asociados.

Thanks to the vision of their director, negotiations with global insurance brokers ensued, culminating in the provision of the first-ever construction, maritime, and energy liability insurance. This achievement enabled them to meet market needs while complying with Mexican regulatory requirements.

Over the past 35 years, Camacho & Asociados has successfully forged business synergies with world-leading international brokers, making them pioneers and experts in the maritime and energy sectors. Their horizons have since expanded to encompass products and services in engineering, construction, aviation, bonds, and personal insurance. Their extensive experience demonstrates the breadth of their services.

Contact

Website

www.camacho-associates.com.mx

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@camacho_y_asociados

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BritChaM welcomes its new member: SMPS Legal

SMPS Legal is a multidisciplinary firm that provides comprehensive legal services with local and international experience.

SMPS Legal team comprises experienced specialized lawyers who successfully advise both domestic and foreign companies and investors in transactions across Mexico and Latin America.

The firm’s practice is focused on various areas including energy and natural resources, complex tax consulting, litigation and estate planning, international trade, competition and antitrust, compliance ESG, privatizations, corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, the hospitality industry, private equity, capital markets, real estate transactions, construction, development projects, as well as financing structures and litigation assessment.

Contact

www.smpslegal.com

BritChaM welcomes its new Managing Director: Vanessa Zárate Castillo

As of January 8th, BritChaM welcomes Vanessa Zárate Castillo, new General Manager. Her inspiring leadership will propel the BritChaM team towards new horizons.

Background

Vanessa is a Consultant at Public Strategy Consultants, where she primarily worked with global companies, focusing on energy issues, public strategy, foreign trade, and international affairs. Currently, she remains an independent consultant in these areas, as well as in sustainability and ESG.

With over 20 years of experience in the public sector, until January 2019, she served as Sectoral Executive Director for the Energy, Mining, Telecommunications, and Infrastructure industries at ProMéxico.

Before holding that position, she worked for over five years as an Advisor for International Affairs at the General Directorate of Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX). While at PEMEX, she represented the company and was part of the negotiation team for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the Mexico-European Union Free Trade Agreement, and the USMCA. Additionally, she was a representative on the Board of Directors of the Mexican Association of Hydrocarbon Companies (AMEXHI) and acted as a liaison between the company and state, international, and independent oil companies, as well as with foreign governments, international agencies, and institutions related to oil and gas.

In the legislative branch, she worked in the Senate of the Mexican Republic as Technical Secretary of the Commission for North America and in the Chamber of Deputies as an Advisor on issues related to that region.

In the Federal Executive, she also served as an Advisor to two Undersecretaries for North America in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and worked in the Office of the Presidency for Public Policies.

She was a Councilor and Vice President of the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations (COMEXI) and currently co-chairs the Unit for the Study of International Economics, Finance, and Investments. She is also a founder and member of Voz Experta and a member of the Australia-New Zealand & Mexico Business Council (ANZMEX).

Vanessa holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; she is a graduate in International Relations from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). She has Diplomas from ITAM in European Integration Studies and Legal Aspects of Foreign Trade. Recently, she completed the specialization in Social Business at Harvard Business School, as well as the Acceleration Program for Chief Sustainability Officers organized by BIVA, IDB, IFC, and the European Union.

BritChaM welcomes its new member: William H. Buckley

William Hunt Buckley has more than 30 years of experience in international and domestic transactions, focused primarily on the energy industry, along with others. He has represented international and domestic energy and telecommunications companies and service providers, project developers, financial institutions, and domestic and foreign investors in various projects in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America, China, Southeast Asia, West Africa, and the Former Soviet Union. He is currently located in the Haynes and Boone Mexico City office, and is intimately involved with the Mexican energy reform. He has handled a variety of oil and gas exploration and production transactions, agreements, and bids, as well as pipeline transactions, bids, and contracts.

Practices

Energy, Power and Natural Resources, Energy Finance, Finance, International, Mexico, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Spain, Project Finance and Development, Mexico Energy Reform, Oilfield Services, Oil and Gas, U.S. Inbound Investment, Media and Entertainment Litigation, Renewable Energy, Traditional Power, Media, Entertainment and Sports,
Agriculture Technology, Energy Transition

Contact

William H. Buckley
Senior Counsel
hunt.buckley@haynesboone.com
Mexico City | Houston
+52.55.5249.1812

BritChaM welcomes its new member: Russell Bedford Mexico

Russel Bedford Mexico is an accounting and business advisory firm, and a member of Russell Bedford International, headquartered in London. It operates with 370 offices in over 110 countries, supported by over 9,000 professionals worldwide.

Internationally, Russell Bedford ranks among the top 20 global networks, and in Mexico, it holds the 9th position among accounting firms in the country, according to the rankings published by the International Accounting Bulletin (IAB) in February and October 2023.

In Mexico, besides having a presence in Mexico City, Russell Bedford also has offices in 16 of the most important cities in the national territory.

Russell Bedford provides quality services, establishing long-term relationships with its clients to add more value to their businesses. Additionally, the Mexico City office is certified as an Authorized Transnational Audit Firm (ATAF), and it has received various recognitions and certifications due to its high-quality standards in the performed tasks. This translates into benefits for clients, providing them with greater certainty and precision in the services they receive.

Services offered include:

  • Audit
  • Taxes
  • Accounting
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Payroll
  • Foreign Trade
  • Human Capital and BPO
  • Corporate Legal
  • PLD (Money Laundering Prevention)
  • Business Consulting

Contact

Javier Jiménez
Associate Director
jajimenez@russellbedford.mx

https://www.russellbedford.mx/

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BritChaM Annual Report 2023

The British Chamber of Commerce presents its annual report.

As we reflect on the achievements of 2023, this comprehensive report offers insights into crucial aspects that define our Chamber’s vitality. We would also like to express our gratitude to our members, sponsors, and partners for their unwavering support, making BritChaM a thriving and inclusive community. Together, we look forward to a future filled with collaboration, growth, and impactful initiatives.

Please note, the figures in annex 1 are as of December 31st, 2022, and those for this year are estimated and will be adjusted to reflect deposits that enter the account at the last moment.

Read the full report here

Join Us or Renew your BritChaM membership for 2024

Dear BritChaM members,

First and foremost, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support and loyalty to the British Chamber of Commerce.

We are excited about what the future holds and would like to share some important details regarding the membership renewal covering the period from January to December 2024.

Points to consider:

  • If you renew your membership before 31st December, 2023, you will maintain the current fee. This is our way of rewarding your continued commitment to the British Chamber.
  • Starting the 1st of January, 2024, the membership cost will increase by 10%, in line with the rises that have impacted the Chamber.
  • If you are interested, please contact Lorena Contreras at lcontreras@britchamexico.com, our Head of Memberships and Events, to initiate the membership renewal process.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to share your feedback with us.

Remember that at the British Chamber, we aim to build a community among passionate and committed organizations and individuals who create opportunities, establish connections, and foster economic growth between the UK and Mexico.

Best regards,

BritChaM Team

– Official Statement BritChaM –

From the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Pride Alliance Groups of the British Chamber of Commerce in Mexico (BritChaM), we join in the sorrow for the loss of Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo, Magistrate of the Electoral Court of the state of Aguascalientes, a prominent figure in the political-electoral rights of the LGBTQI+ community.

We express our unequivocal and absolute rejection of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, phobia towards non-binary identities, and any hate speech motivated by sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender role expression.

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Health Journey kicks off!

The Healthcare and Life Sciences Group of the British Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the British Embassy in Mexico, presented the Health Journey.

The launch of the Health Journey has taken on significant importance in the healthcare sector. With the growing demand for innovative solutions, the need to bring together experts and companies in the healthcare industry becomes crucial.

During the event, a ten-point plan of monthly content was introduced, which will kick off in December and run until September 2024. The ten-point plan will present and discuss fundamental topics, promote collaboration, and provide innovative recommendations aimed at supporting the healthcare industry in Mexico.

The launch event was inaugurated by Gilles Vignal, Managing Director of BritChaM, Rachel Brazier, Deputy Ambassador of the British Embassy in Mexico, and Xochitl Morales, President of the Healthcare and Life Sciences Group.

Learn more about the Health Journey

Visit the Healthcare and Life Sciences group page here

We thank our Sponsors

Platinum

AstraZeneca | GSK | Reckitt

Gold

THOR | KPMG

Silver

Noemí Cortés Llamas