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CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC

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Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico


CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC

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CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow (“CMS WLL”) 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 WLL specializes in all aspects required for an exemplary infrastructure practice. From the design and preparation of constitutional, legislative and regulatory reforms within the sector, through financing and execution of public infrastructure projects, including their structuring and allocation, as well as dispute resolution.

Our team of lawyers is highly skilled in public-private partnership (PPP) programs for the development of public infrastructure. Some of our members have participated in the proliferation of this type of programs around the world and in their improvement, both in Mexico and abroad.

The members of our firm have advised the Federal Government (through the Presidency, the Finance Ministry (SHCP), the Communications and Transport Ministry (SCT), Banobras, Nacional Financiera and Sociedad Hipotecaria Federal, the governments of various Mexican states and multilateral banking institutions (World Bank and IADB), regarding the design and development of PPP programs in Mexico and other parts of the world.

Clients (23)

  • Mexico City Government
  • Proactiva Medio Ambiente
  • Termoenergía CDMX Holding
  • Communications and Transport Ministry, Mexico
  • Mota-Engil Mexico
  • Importaciones Marktorne
  • Black Rock
  • Grupo Indi
  • Corporativo Kosmos
  • Grupo Dahnos
  • Ministry of Public Works, Mexico
  • Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Mexico
  • Acciona
  • Sacyr Concesiones México
  • Invex Infraestructura
  • Bombardier Transportation Mexico
  • Ministry of Finance, Mexico
  • Banobras
  • World Bank
  • Inter-American Development Bank
  • Sistema Eléctricos Metropolitanos
  • Termo WTE
  • Inmobiliaria Tecaponiente Nuevo Milenio

Industries (19)

  • Infrastructure
  • Government
  • Transportation
  • Health
  • Education
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities

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Projects - Mexico

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow is an established international firm that has an active practice in the projects arena in Mexico. The department boasts expertise in advising public institutions and private clients on public bids. The projects practice group also has experience in energy, transport and social infrastructure, with activity on road, rail and water matters.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow advised PROINFRA and IDINSA on an unsolicited public infrastructure concession proposal and related project financing for the development, construction, operation and maintenance of a highway in Baja California.

Strengths

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  • CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow’s strengths are their expert knowledge, immediate response to requests and enquiries, and professionalism in handling the matters entrusted to them. Their mastery of projects is exemplary.

    Projects respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Enrique Lorente Ludlow
    Band 1Enrique Lorente Ludlow

    Enrique Lorente Ludlow

    Co-head of department Enrique Lorente Ludlow is a leading practitioner in the projects space in Mexico, assisting clients with matters spanning transport and water infrastructure.

    • Enrique Lorente Ludlow is an extremely practical, clear and proactive lawyer in the projects arena.

      Projects respondentLatin America
    • Enrique Lorente Ludlow consistently brings innovative, outside-the-box ideas and his expertise gives us the confidence to pursue complex alternatives.

      Projects respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Marcia Livia Santome Sánchez
    Band 5Marcia Livia Santome Sánchez

    Marcia Livia Santome Sánchez

    Partner Marcia Livia Santome Sánchez continues to receive market commendation for her projects practice in Mexico.

    • Marcia Livia Santome Sánchez demonstrates strong knowledge and leadership across the business and legal matters that frequently arise in the course of our operations.

      Projects respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchErnesto Armando Castañeda Mendoza
    Associates to watchErnesto Armando Castañeda Mendoza

    Ernesto Armando Castañeda Mendoza

    Associate-to-watch Ernesto Armando Castañeda Mendoza can point to an active practice in Mexico, where he routinely handles infrastructure projects.

    • Ernesto Armando Castañeda Mendoza is a very dynamic lawyer with extensive legal knowledge of infrastructure projects. He provides excellent client service.

      Projects respondentLatin America

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Mexico

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