About
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Our Environmental Practice represents clients on a variety of environmental regulatory and transactional issues throughout Mexico, arising under Federal, State and Municipal environmental laws, regulations and standards. The work of our environmental lawyers includes:
- assessment and management of environmental liabilities in the context of specific transactions
- regulatory compliance with environmental legislation and environmental programs
- the application for and obtainment of environmental permits, including among various others, concessions to occupy and use beaches (Federal Maritime Zones), and Environmental Impact Authorizations
- legal aspects of soil contamination and site remediation
- legal aspects of the generation and handling of hazardous wastes, materials, and high-risk activities
- air quality and emissions
- national waters, water quality and wastewater discharges
- natural protected areas and habitat restrictions in real estate and tourism developments
- administrative proceedings before competent environmental authorities at the federal and local levels
- environmental zoning and ecological ordinance programs
- clean development mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol
- certified and voluntary emission reductions trading under the Kyoto Protocol
- legal design and implementation of alternative energy projects, including: solar, wind and hydro
- other related sustainable projects including: green real estate developments and real estate projects undergoing LEED certification in Mexico
Chambers Review
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez is a Mexican heavyweight full-service firm boasting remarkable activity in environmental law matters. Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez is frequently retained by clients to advise on the environmental aspects of acquisitions and infrastructure projects, most notably in the power and manufacturing sectors. The environment practice group is frequently called upon by financial institutions to identify environmental risks associated with financial transactions. The firm is also seen acting as counsel to companies from the real estate, chemical, manufacturing, and energy spheres.
Work Highlights
- Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez assisted Arcosa with the environmental and regulatory implications of the restructure and sale of its vessel manufacturing line in Mexico.
Strengths
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"The team at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez are practical and strategic. They know our business and operations well, and understand our needs."
"The lawyers at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez are all very knowledgeable and hands-on. They are always timely in their deliverables, and extremely responsive."
"The team at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez are practical and strategic. They know our business and operations well, and understand our needs."
"The lawyers at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez are all very knowledgeable and hands-on. They are always timely in their deliverables, and extremely responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Distinguished partner Carlos De Icaza is the first port of call for market players with complex environmental cases in Mexico. He elicits significant praise from clients for his prominent practice in the country.
"Carlos De Icaza has an amazing understanding of environmental laws. He is client-oriented and offers proactive solutions with a hands-on approach."
"Carlos De Icaza has a very broad view of environmental issues and always links his advice with our business operations. His pragmatism and commercial awareness are his strengths."
Jessica Villaverde joins the rankings this year following market commendation for her environmental practice in Mexico.
"Jessica Villaverde has great expertise and technical prowess in environmental matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
Mexico
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