Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico
Ranked Individuals
Provided by CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC
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.
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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.
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CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow Mexico advised the Sistema de Transporte Masivo y Teleférico, an entity of the Government of the State of Mexico, on the development of the 18.2km Chalco-Santa Martha trolleybus project.
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We specifically work with CMS because they have expertise in infrastructure and concession contracts. They are fully committed and devoted, and give us the support we need to move things forward.
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Co-head of department Enrique Lorente Ludlow is active in the projects space in Mexico, assisting clients with matters spanning transport and water infrastructure.
Enrique Lorente Ludlow is one of the most outstanding projects specialists in Mexico, especially in matters related to the infrastructure development sector.
Up-and-coming partner Marcia Livia Santome Sánchez continues to receive market commendation for her projects practice in Mexico.
Marcia Livia Santome Sánchez is a highly efficient lawyer who always provides appropriate and timely attention.
Head of Projects
Projects
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Alejandro Mata Sastré
Sofia Reyes
Giancarlo Schievenini
Jose Luis Meza
Fernando Nava
José Antonio Ruiz Porte Petit
Ixchel Duarte
Eduardo Revilla
Marcia Santomé Sánchez
Head of Department
Ernesto Castañeda Mendoza
Derek M Woodhouse Saavedra
Head of Department
Marcia Livia Santome Sánchez
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