About

Provided by Galicia Abogados, S.C.

Our practice is renowned for its strong team of professionals with in depth experience in transactional work doing corporate environmental law, and on complex and sophisticated environmental legal issues regarding, water and wastewater, site contamination, waste management and environmental impact and other environmental regulated matters.

We add value by being available to give advice in direct communication with industrial facilities with a preventive approach and help them navigate through the complexities of complying with ever evolving environmental regulations.

Support from our litigation and arbitration practices helps us make a more in depth risk analysis and also guarantees that we are able to defend the environmental strategies we propose to our clients within a transaction or in everyday situations.

We lead in Project related matters, with emphasis in ESG, energy (power and oil & gas), real estate and regulated industries, including, ports, roads, water projects and pharmaceutical, among others. The experience of our team and the strength of our Projects (Energy & Infrastructure) and M&A practice groups allows us to add value to our clients from all perspectives; sponsors, lenders, buyers or sellers alike.

Our environmental practice is made up of highly experienced and technically outstanding environmental specialists, who frequently join forces up with our leading transactional and litigation teams on the most challenging projects & sustainable business transactions.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Mexico

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Galicia Abogados has a market-leading legal team with noteworthy activity in the Mexican environmental ambit. The renowned practice group garners praise for advising on the environmental aspects of transactional work, particularly infrastructure projects and acquisitions, such as permitting and due diligence. Galicia Abogados assists notable clients hailing from the power and financial sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Galicia Abogados advised Gasoducto de Morelos on its permitting strategy and its wider environmental obligations in Mexico, concerning the operation of its 172km of natural gas pipelines.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mariana Herrero S
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Mariana Herrero S
Head of Environment
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Band 1

Leading light Mariana Herrero co-leads the environmental department boasting a longstanding track record in the Mexican market. She is held in high esteem by clients and peers for her considerable prowess in this space.

Mariana Herrero is formidable. She has the technical prowess to provide fabulous in-depth analyses of environmental matters, all whilst offering constant follow-ups and keeping us updated.

Mariana Herrero is experienced at leading environmental mandates in Mexico. Her biggest strength is her responsiveness, which is really helpful.

Carlos Escoto C.
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Carlos Escoto C.
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Band 2

Noteworthy partner Carlos Escoto demonstrates solid capabilities and prowess in environmental mandates in Mexico, providing both regulatory and litigation counsel.

Carlos Escoto offers well-reasoned informed guidance. He is prompt in his responses and he always makes himself available to us.

Lucia Manzo
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Lucia Manzo
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Lucia Manzo elicits endorsement from market commentators for her environmental practice in Mexico. She routinely advises clients on regulatory matters.

Lucia Manzo is a great lawyer who is knowledgeable, responsive and always willing to adapt to the needs of the business.

Ranked Lawyers at
Galicia Abogados, S.C.

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Environment

Mariana Herrero S
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Mariana Herrero S
Head of Environment
1
Band 1
Carlos Escoto C.
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Carlos Escoto C.
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Band 2
Lucia Manzo
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Lucia Manzo
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Up and Coming

Members

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Industries

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Construction

Energy

Infrastructure

Mining

Oil & Gas

Pharma

Ports & Airports

Project Financing

Real Estate & Hospitality

Regulated Industries

Renewables

Transportation

Water