Energy & Natural Resources

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Provided by Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados

Goodrich provides comprehensive legal solutions to contractors and subcontractors working with Mexico’s State-owned companies Pemex (oil and gas) and CFE (electricity). Our firm is experienced in advising clients, inter alia, regarding the following legal matters:

• Most suitable structures for making investments and/or carrying out operations within the industry either as contractors or subcontractors.
• General legal assistance in public procurement procedures and in the preparation of legal documentation to be included in the relevant bid proposal.
• Tax planning in connection with our clients’ venture in Mexico.
• The creation of payment mechanisms that ensure that our clients are not going to be subject to their JV partners’ will, or securing payment for financing purposes.
• Conducting steps for obtaining permits or authorizations from governmental authorities if our clients’ operations so require.
• Conducting real estate due diligences and obtaining the required easements and rights of way.
• Advising on compliance with environmental laws and regulations, as well as evaluating and determining the feasibility of oil and gas projects from an environmental perspective.
• Handling and defending claims from third parties, if necessary.