Awards, Recognitions, & Rankings
Experienced U.S. counsel combined with an international, on-the-ground perspective.
Recognized by Chambers · Best Lawyers · The Recorder · Daily Journal · Super Lawyers · San Diego Business Journal
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If you have a tax, business, or financial matter that crosses foreign borders, Hone Maxwell LLP offers something that can be difficult to find in a traditional law firm: Experienced U.S. counsel combined with an international, on-the-ground perspective.
Hone Maxwell is a boutique international tax and business law firm with offices in San Diego, Tijuana, Mexico City, and Singapore and a presence throughout Asia and Latin America. Clients hire the firm for cross-border tax planning, U.S. compliance, tax controversy, and international business and asset management transactions, with counsel available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
The firm’s distinctive capabilities and approach to client service have earned recognition from a variety of prestigious legal and business publications, including Chambers, Best Lawyers, ALM’s The Recorder, the Daily Journal, Super Lawyers, and the San Diego Business Journal.
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Counsel available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
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Recognizing the achievements of leading tax professionals and their firms across the region, as selected by the editors of International Tax Review.
Rankings are based on independent interviews with clients and peers. Chambers is widely treated as the leading directory in legal services.
Selection combines peer nominations with independent research, and is limited to a small share of attorneys in each state.
The Mexico-based, Spanish-language magazine, highly regarded by Mexican entrepreneurs and their advisors, recognizes leaders in the industry.
Selection comes from a peer review survey of leading attorneys. Best Law Firms combines client and lawyer evaluations.
Inclusion is determined by San Diego Business Journal reporters and editors based on body of work and reputation in the community.
The editors of California’s leading legal industry newspaper select winners for this highly competitive honor based on written submissions and standing in the community.
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Common questions
Hone Maxwell combines sophisticated U.S. tax and business counsel with an international, on-the-ground perspective. As a boutique firm, it also provides the responsiveness, personal attention, and close client relationships that can be harder to find at a larger law firm.
Hone Maxwell advises clients on international tax planning, U.S. tax compliance, tax controversy, cross-border business transactions, corporate structuring, and international estate and asset planning. The firm is particularly well suited for matters involving multiple countries or a combination of legal, tax, financial, and business considerations.
The firm represents businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, families, and individuals with financial, business, or family interests in the U.S. and abroad. Clients range from multinational businesses to individuals and families facing complex international tax or planning issues.
Yes. Hone Maxwell serves clients throughout the U.S. and around the world from offices in San Diego, Tijuana, Mexico City, and Singapore. Its attorneys and professionals work in English, Spanish, and Mandarin and regularly advise clients with interests across Latin America and Asia.
Through its Global Private Counsel service and international professional network, Hone Maxwell helps clients identify and coordinate lawyers, accountants, financial professionals, and other advisors across jurisdictions. This gives clients a central point of contact and helps ensure that the legal, tax, business, and practical aspects of a matter work together.