Nearshoring Business Operations From China to Mexico: Legal, Due Diligence, and Risk Considerations

Mr. Harris is widely recognized as a leading expert on legal issues related to conducting business in emerging markets. He is frequently sought after for his insights by major media outlets such as Forbes, Business Week, Fortune, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Economist, CNBC, and The New York Times. Mr. Harris is a prolific writer and speaker on international law, particularly known for his focus on safeguarding businesses involved with foreign operations. His expertise has earned him the rare distinction of being named a “Super Lawyer,” highlighting his prominence in the legal field. Mr. Harris is also the founder and principal writer of the China Law Blog, celebrated as one of the premier law blogs globally. The American Bar Association (ABA) Journal honored the China Law Blog by including it in Blawg Hall of Fame, a recognition reserved for the top 20 law blogs of all time.

Mr. Kossick is a Board Certified International Attorney, Licensed Customs Broker, and Certified Export Specialist whose practice focuses on the planning, compliance, enforcement, and security dimensions of U.S. import and export transactions. With over twenty years of professional experience, he brings seasoned, specialized, and multicultural know-how and perspective to the analysis and resolution of customs and trade issues.

Mr. Martinez advises clients on the application of trade and customs laws, application of international trade agreements of the World Trade Organization, NAFTA and others. His practice covers export programs, customs regimes, trade and customs compliance, import and export controls, compliance with non-tariff restrictions, government procurement, international commercial transactions, foreign investment and trade and customs audits. Before going into private practice, Mr. Martínez worked as a legal researcher on international trade, investment and customs matters at the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade in Tucson Arizona and at Centro Juridico para el Comercio Internacional at Tec de Monterrey. He has taught courses on the regulation of international trade, comparative trade law, NAFTA and customs law and published several papers and articles on international trade, NAFTA, investment and trade compliance.