Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico
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CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow (“CMS Mexico”) is part of the international law firm, CMS. Ranked as the world’s 6th largest law firm by lawyer headcount (over 5,000 lawyers), CMS has 74 offices in 42 countries.
CMS Mexico offers the most qualified, international expertise in Mexico in electricity matters, and in exploration and production of deepwater hydrocarbons.
Having advised the Federal Government on the implementation of the Wholesale Electricity Market and the restructuring of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), including the drafting of the Electricity Market Rules, CMS Mexico is currently advising many key players on their participation in the new electricity industry.
Additionally, the National Energy Control Centre (CENACE) has retained WLL-CMS for the implementation of the Operational Guide of the Clearing House for the Long-Term Auctions, as well as the hiring of the operator of the Clearing House. The firm is also advising CENACE on drafting the rules for the Third Long Term Auction.
The former has given CMS-WLL a regarding the new regime, and a much deeper understanding of the market, allowing our team to provide more qualified legal advice to our clients and a keen understanding of their new options for their business decisions.
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CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow houses a highly regarded practice that possesses broad expertise in a variety of energy mandates in Mexico, encompassing project financing, power purchase agreements and energy-related M&A transactions. The department is also held in high regard for its handling of complex regulatory mandates, boasting notable experience in matters arising across the power and oil and gas spaces.
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CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow advised Carso Energy on its investment agreement with the CFE regarding the development and operation of a gas pipeline in Northwest Mexico. The legal team filed for the obtention of the natural gas transport permit before the CRE.
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What sets CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow apart from others in the industry is its deep knowledge of energy laws and regulations, as well as its proactive approach and willingness to address our needs.
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Stellar partner Derek Woodhouse Saavedra garners praise from market commentators for his expertise in matters arising in the power sector in Mexico, frequently winning mandates to advise on electricity market regulations.
Derek Woodhouse Saavedra is very pragmatic and is highly results-oriented. Everything runs very smoothly with him and he brings solutions to the table.
In my opinion, Derek Woodhouse Saavedra is the best lawyer in the power field in Mexico.
Partner Luis Roberto Fernández Lagunas obtains widespread market acclaim for his energy expertise in Mexico. He has expertise in the mining, power and oil and gas fields.
Luis Roberto Fernández Lagunas is someone who seeks to understand your problem in order to give the best advice. He’s very strong technically and he guides you well.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Energy & Natural Resources: Power
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Luis Fernandez
Alejandro Beas
Manuel Ferrara
Ana Sofía Taracena
Daniel Alberto Lezama
Gabriel Salinas Ruiz
Luis Roberto Fernández Lagunas
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Practice area: Energy & Natural Resources
Location: Mexico
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