Former Justice of the Mexican Supreme Court Margarita Ríos-Farjat Joins Holland & Knight in Mexico
MEXICO CITY and MONTERREY, MEXICO (June 18, 2026) – Holland & Knight is pleased to welcome Margarita Ríos-Farjat, Ph.D., as a partner in the Firm's Mexico City and Monterrey offices. Ms. Ríos-Farjat has a long and distinguished career as a jurist and public servant in Mexico, having most recently served as Justice of the Supreme Court of Mexico from 2019 to 2025. Prior to her appointment to the Supreme Court, Ms. Ríos-Farjat served as head of Mexico's Tax Administration Service (Servicio de Administración Tributaria or SAT).
"We are excited to welcome Margarita to Holland & Knight. She is widely respected for her exceptional career as a jurist, public servant and adviser, bringing unparalleled experience in constitutional, tax and regulatory matters in Mexico," said Luis Rubio, executive partner of Holland & Knight's Mexico City office. "While Margarita joined us six months ago, she has already integrated seamlessly into the Firm and is making a meaningful impact across our practices and strengthening our capabilities."
"Margarita is a jurist of the highest caliber and a tremendous asset for the Firm and for our clients across Latin America," said Roberto Pupo, co-chair of Holland & Knight's Latin America Practice Group. "Her arrival significantly strengthens our Latin America Practice and deepens our ability to advise on complex matters in the region."
Ms. Ríos-Farjat has extensive knowledge and experience in constitutional and tax law, particularly as it relates to the intricate landscape of Mexican legislation and regulatory frameworks, which allows her to provide practical advice in connection with a broad range of matters, including administrative matters, government regulation, compliance issues, tax planning and disputes, financial regulation, arbitration, insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, international judicial cooperation, and complex commercial transactions and disputes. In addition, she has a significant background in human rights and has provided strategic guidance to a wide range of companies, public and private universities, judicial bodies and civil organizations, including nonprofit organizations, on matters of transparency, accountability, corporate governance, the rule of law and the new judicial structure.
"I am honored to join Holland & Knight, a firm whose commitment to excellence and international reach aligns with my desire to provide the highest quality legal counsel. I am pleased to apply my experience to help clients navigating complex legal challenges and continue to help strengthen the rule of the law and economic growth in Mexico," Ms. Ríos-Farjat said. "I look forward to contributing to the Firm's already outstanding Latin America Practice and continuing my lifelong commitment to the rule of law, the advancement of human rights and the delivery of high-value legal services to drive business growth, convinced that these three factors lead to regional prosperity."
At the Supreme Court, she also served as president of the First Chamber (family, civil, commercial, criminal and administrative matters) during 2021 and 2022. Furthermore, as a justice, Ms. Ríos-Farjat headed a team responsible for developing the pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) tool known as "Sor Juana," designed to clarify and communicate court decisions to the public in plain language. This innovative AI solution was honored with two prestigious national awards from the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) and National Institute for Access to Information (INAI) and was also internationally recognized by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights.
Additionally, during her tenure as head of Mexico's Tax Administration Service, Ms. Ríos-Farjat led a comprehensive, decisive and well-designed strategy to combat tax evasion and promoted a vision to strengthen tax compliance culture, transparency and formalization under a framework of fair and equitable taxation treatment.
It is also worth noting that before her public service career, Ms. Ríos-Farjat practiced at a global law firm for several years and later led her own practice, focused on civil, commercial, tax and administrative matters, bankruptcy, as well as transnational litigation, including cross-border service of process, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
Ms. Ríos-Farjat received a doctorate degree in public policy from Tecnológico de Monterrey and an LL.M. degree in Tax Law and J.D. degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.