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Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados

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Our team of professionals has the expertise to provide high-level legal services in structuring and financing power projects for domestic and international clients and in commercializing power in the new wholesale power market.

 

The firm is a recognized leader in Mexico’s efforts related to climate justice and energy transition. Our partners actively participate in recommendations regarding public policies pursuant to international commitments, including those embodied in the United Nations Climate Change Conferences.

 

We are proud to increasingly advise on the extensive opportunities related to energy transition and decarbonization. In addition to assisting conventional generators (solar, wind, biomass), we are honoured to be among the first firms to advise on green ammonia and green hydrogen, carbon capture, transportation, storage, electromobility and emissions markets, among other key themes of the energy transition.

 

We also provide legal assistance in public tenders, infrastructure projects development, corporate structures, equipment financing, permitting and cross-border commercial agreements related to vessels, marine artefacts and petroleum equipment used in exploration and production operations.


Our lawyers can advise companies on their day-to-day processes and highly complex transactions. The versatility of the team members includes experts in the regulatory field, the transactional arena, and financial aspects linked to the sector.

 

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Mexico


What the Team is Known For

Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados houses an active energy practice in Mexico with strong expertise in the oil and gas and renewables arenas, regularly advising on upstream, midstream and downstream matters. The team also benefits from its experience in assisting with sector-related project finance and M&A transactions. The energy and natural resources department frequently acts on behalf of clients on regulatory issues as well as contentious mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados advised New Fortress Energy on the regulatory permitting aspects of its offshore FLNG project off the coast of Altamira, involving CFE partnerships, FSUs, rigs and support vessels.

Strengths

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  • Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados are a good team of lawyers with strong technical and practical knowledge. They are very detail-oriented.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2David Enríquez
    Band 2David Enríquez

    David Enríquez

    Distinguished practitioner David Enríquez benefits from a long-standing track record in the Mexican energy and natural resources arena. He is highly recognised by market commentators for his vast experience in the oil and gas and power space in Mexico.

    • David Enríquez is a good listener and quick to provide an answer based on his vast knowledge.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentLatin America
    • I am impressed by David Enríquez's responsiveness, thoughtfulness and acumen. I would recommend his services strongly.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchFlor Erika Roldán Rubio
    Associates to watchFlor Erika Roldán Rubio

    Flor Erika Roldán Rubio

    Associate-to-watch Erika Roldán continues to obtain appreciation from clients and peers alike for her presence in the power market in Mexico.

    • Erika Roldan is a commercially-minded and knowledgeable lawyer.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentLatin America

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