About

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As Mexico's premier global law firm, our renowned Energy team offers a full range of energy focused services to clients, which differentiates us from other law firms in the country. From oil and gas to renewables, major projects, and from the producers to end users' perspectives, we are able to coordinate our clients' work in Mexico, as well as support their global operations to help them strategically navigate the complexities of the Mexican market, which is the second most important market in Latin America. Our Energy team is complemented by our leading Tax, Environmental and Energy Economics teams. Our group's ability to counsel on electricity, renewable, oil and gas matters across the transactional and disputes spectrum offers clients a unique ability to have one firm advising them in an integrated manner in Mexico.


Our team consists of some of the top energy lawyers and specialists in Mexico. A large number of new clients have relied on our expertise on the energy market during the last year, which shows the upward trend in our growth and position as leaders in the Mexico energy sector. Our proven track record and collective industry experience in advising clients on numerous private and public disclosed matters place us as the "go-to" advisors for many leading companies on their most important transactions.


Please visit bakermckenzie.com to learn more about our practice.

 

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Mexico

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is a well-regarded international firm that possesses strong expertise in the energy arena in Mexico. The team is frequently sought out by clients to handle a wide range of mandates, including sector-related M&A transactions, power purchase agreements, project finance deals and regulatory matters. It is deeply involved in the energy arena, representing clients in acquiring stakes in energy companies and handling permitting, hydrocarbon storage matters and public bids.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie provided ATCO with regulatory and transactional advice on the transfer of rights and assets to the CFE regarding the Ramal Tula gas pipeline.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Benjamín Torres-Barrón
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Benjamín Torres-Barrón
1
Band 1

Esteemed Mexico-City based partner Benjamín Torres-Barrón leads the energy and natural resources department, and maintains a solid market recognition for his expertise in the Mexican oil and gas arena.

Benjamín Torres-Barrón is one of the most recognised voices in the energy sector. He is a highly valued adviser.

Benjamín Torres-Barrón is my most trusted resource in Mexico to navigate complex and strategic matters.

4
Marco Nieto-Vazquez
4
Band 4

Partner Marco Nieto-Vazquez makes his debut in the rankings this year, earning praise from the market for his energy practice in Mexico. He is active in the power sphere.

Marco Nieto-Vazquez provides excellent services as well as solutions to problems we face in the Mexican energy sector.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie

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Mexico

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Benjamín Torres-Barrón
1
Benjamín Torres-Barrón
1
Band 1
Energy & Natural Resources: Power

4
Marco Nieto-Vazquez
4
Band 4

Members

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Benjamín Torres-Barrón

Benjamín Torres-Barrón

Head of Department

Carlos Maass Porras

Daniel Sánchez-Morales

Marco Nieto-Vázquez

Pamela Lemus

Yuriria Mascott