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Galicia Abogados, S.C.

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Global Guide 2026 : Mexico


Galicia Abogados, S.C.

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Galicia has an industry-focused, multi-disciplinary energy practice and one of the most recognized and experienced teams in Mexico. Galicia is the only firm in Mexico with a dedicated energy team comprised of highly experienced lawyers led by five partners.

The energy practice combines transactional strengths with highly specialized regulatory capabilities, supported by strong strategic litigation, arbitration and environmental teams.

Our expertise includes the main regulatory, commercial and financial strengths needed to develop and finance a full-array of energy projects.

Oil & Gas: Our team has been pioneer in Mexico's oil and gas sector, which has allowed us to build and maintain a strong presence across the industr's various markets. We participated in the country's first projects following sector liberalization and played a key role in the design of innovative legal and contractual structures.

Power: We are also proud to be pioneers in Mexico's power sector after its opening to private investment in 1994. Our experience includes the structuring, development, financing, and operation of the first independent power production, self-supply, and export projects in the electricity market.

Renewables: Our power sector expertise extends across the full range of renewable energy assets, including wind, solar, biomass, and hydro projects. We advise on all related matters, from regulatory and real estate issues to clean energy certificates and market trading.

Industries (4)

  • Oil & Gas
  • Power
  • Renewables
  • Mining

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Mexico


What the Team is Known For

Galicia Abogados is a market-leading firm that is held in high esteem for its outstanding expertise in the energy sector in Mexico, with particular prowess in the power space. The team benefits from a wealth of experience in financing energy projects, as well as in negotiating power purchase agreements. The energy practice group routinely advises major financial institutions on sophisticated project finance transactions in the energy sector. Galicia Abogados is also frequently involved in high-value acquisitions of stakes in energy companies and power plants.

Strengths

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  • Galicia Abogados provides accuracy, speed, pragmatism and business awareness.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • Galicia Abogados has deep knowledge of the electricity and natural gas industries. The law firm has the experience, ability and dedication to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura
    Band 1Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura

    Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura

    Stellar practitioner Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura is held in high esteem by peers and clients alike for his remarkable activity in the energy domain in Mexico. As co-head of the department, he is adept at assisting clients with complex mandates pertaining to the electricity and oil and gas sectors.
    • Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura is a highly experienced and commercially-oriented lawyer.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura is one of the best regarded lawyers in the energy field in Mexico. His experience and knowledge of the industry is top-notch.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Francisco Fernández Cueto
    Band 2Francisco Fernández Cueto

    Francisco Fernández Cueto

    Prominent partner and co-head of department Francisco Fernández Cueto is praised by interviewees for his extensive experience and solid capabilities in the Mexican power and oil and gas industries.

    • Francisco Fernández Cueto is very regulatory savvy. He possesses a good mix of this aspect but is also business-oriented and commercially aware.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Antonio Borja
    Band 4Antonio Borja

    Antonio Borja

    Significant partner and co-head of department Antonio Borja Charles is well versed in the oil and gas space in Mexico.

    • I have a lot of confidence in Antonio Borja Charles. He is highly knowledgeable and always available.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • Associates to watchCesar Diaz
    Associates to watchCesar Diaz

    Cesar Diaz

    Associate-to-watch Cesar Diaz enters the rankings this year upon obtaining market praise for his activity in Mexico's power sector.

Ranked Individuals at Galicia Abogados, S.C. (6)

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    Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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    Francisco Fernández Cueto

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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  • Profile image of Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura

    Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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  • Profile image of Francisco Fernández Cueto

    Francisco Fernández Cueto

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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