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Baker McKenzie

Environment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico

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Our Environment & Climate Law practice values the importance of planning and cost impact in environmental concerns. We advise clients to meet these demands in a manner that is efficient and tailored to their business plans, and, where necessary, to work in conjunction with environmental technical consulting firms. This focus allows us to serve our clients effectively in a frequently changing global regulatory arena.

New challenges and opportunities await companies worldwide in the area of climate change and energy efficiency. We are very well positioned as a world leader in this novel area of law, to advise our clients in Mexico regarding the different opportunities that exist in the area of greenhouse gas reduction and the carbon market, whether derived from international treaties or by voluntary trading schemes.

We offer strategies in the areas of environment and climate change law, regulatory compliance, clean-ups, audits, corporate policies and management systems, contested administrative proceedings, and litigation environmental, health and safety issues worldwide for companies in a wide range of industries: real estate, mining and infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, automotive, hotels, resorts and tourism, food, chemical, petroleum, and manufacturing, among others.

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Environment - Mexico

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is an international full-service firm with a solid reputation in Mexican environmental law. The legal team frequently advises clients on environmental permits for such activities as waste management and disposal, providing additional counselling on regulatory compliance. The environment practice group also boasts strong expertise in conducting due diligence procedures and environmental impact assessments, as well as handling disputes concerning environmental law. Baker McKenzie's client roster features notable Mexican and international players hailing from the energy and natural resources, construction and manufacturing sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised USG Corporation on obtaining the necessary environmental permits and requirements related to new mining concessions.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie has industry-proven experience in leading complex environmental matters in Mexico. The legal team provides well-founded legal advice.

    Environment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Federico M Ruanova Guinea
    Federico M Ruanova Guinea

    Federico M Ruanova Guinea

    Prestigious partner and head of department Federico Ruanova Guinea continues to hold a leading position in Mexico's environment sphere. He boasts expertise advising clients on sector-related litigation, as well as assisting them with securing environmental permits and licences.

    • Federico Ruanova Guinea deeply knows about environmental law and evaluates risks well, especially in decision-making processes.

      Environment respondentLatin America
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