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Demand letters & pre-litigation

Formal notarized notifications that developers can't ignore. The first move in a recovery strategy.

A well-drafted demand letter — carta de requerimiento served by Mexican counsel and notarized through a notario público — is the single most cost-effective dispute tool available to a foreign buyer. It is taken seriously by Mexican developers and brokers in a way that English-language emails or threats from a U.S. attorney simply are not.

We draft, serve, and follow through on demand letters that work — citing specific Mexican statutes, contract clauses, and case law, and giving the recipient a precise timeline and a clear remedy. The majority of disputes we open with a demand letter resolve before any formal complaint is filed.

Cost is a fraction of full litigation, and the letter itself often becomes important evidence if the matter does escalate.

What's included

Everything you get when we represent you on this matter.

01

Legal opinion & strategy

Written assessment of your claim's strength, the statutes and contract clauses to cite, and the most effective tone and remedies to demand.

02

Demand letter drafted in Spanish

Formal carta de requerimiento — citing specific articles of the Civil Code, NOM-247, or LFPC as applicable, with a fixed compliance window (typically 10–15 business days).

03

Notarial service of process

Letter served via notario público (notificación notarial) so that delivery is legally documented — invaluable evidence if the matter proceeds.

04

Negotiation handling

If the recipient responds with a counter-offer or partial compliance, we negotiate the resolution — typically reaching agreement within 30 days.

05

Escalation pathway

If the demand is ignored or rejected, we have the documentary record and standing to immediately file a PROFECO complaint or civil suit, without losing time on preliminary steps.

Our process

Negotiation → conciliation → litigation.

A structured methodology honed over 13 years of recovering investments for foreign buyers.

  1. Intake & evidence review

    We review your contract, communications, and supporting documents to confirm the claim and identify the cleanest legal hook.

  2. Drafting

    Letter drafted within 5–7 business days. You review the English summary; we send the formal Spanish letter on your authorization.

  3. Notarial service

    Notario público delivers the letter to the recipient at their registered domicile and issues a fe de hechos confirming delivery.

  4. Response window

    Recipient typically responds within 10–15 business days. Most disputes resolve here.

  5. Resolution or escalation

    Settlement documented in a binding convenio, or — if rejected — we proceed to PROFECO or civil action with the documentary record built.

Frequently asked

Questions buyers commonly ask.

Can't I just send my own letter or have my U.S. attorney write one?

You can, but it will rarely be taken seriously by Mexican counterparties. A formal carta drafted in Spanish by Mexican counsel, citing Mexican law, served by a Mexican notario, signals real legal exposure — and triggers a real response.

What does it cost?

Demand letters are typically a fixed fee in the low four figures (USD), depending on complexity and notarial service fees. We quote in writing before any work.

How long until I see a result?

Most demand letters generate a response within 10–20 business days of service. Settlement, when reached, usually closes within 30–60 days of initial service.

What if they ignore the letter?

Ignoring a properly served demand creates strong evidence of bad faith — useful in PROFECO conciliation, civil court, and even criminal complaints. We pivot to formal action with the recipient already on the defensive.
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