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Holland & Knight LLP

Energy & Natural Resources

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


Holland & Knight LLP

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Key types of work

         Power/Electricity: We deliver top knowledge and experience on the development, financing, and authorization supply of energy, facilities management; restructuring/deregulation arising outside of the wholesale and retail markets, and inside wholesale Power Market auctions.

Our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of all stages involved in renewable energy projects, with regard to financing, development, and regulatory issues for wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal power generation.

         Oil & Gas: We have experienced professionals advising in regulatory, transactional and financing stages of all upstream, midstream, and downstream projects, including exploration, infrastructure, and development of service and operating agreements.

         Real Estate: As of the contracting stage real estate rights, Our team of lawyers stands out against other competitors because our attorneys have in-depth knowledge of all stages involved in this process.

         Finance: We have advised in the restructuring and drafting of loan agreements and restructurings, credit facility agreements, guarantee structuring packages, project finances, project sales in ready-to-build “RTB” stage.

         Antitrust on Energy: We have created antitrust designs necessary for several tenders, prequalification, and award mechanisms, as well as providing legal and regulatory analysis for regulatory clearances, permits, and merger controls.

Clients (8)

  • Technip FMC
  • CNOOC Ltd.
  • Grupo Mexico Infraestructura
  • Fieldwood Energy LLC
  • Talos/Zama
  • Acciona
  • North American Development Bank
  • ArcelorMittal

Industries (6)

  • Energy
  • Oil & Gas
  • Power
  • Electricity
  • Real Estate
  • Finance

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Energy & Natural Resources - Mexico

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight is a well-known international firm with a solid presence in the Mexican energy and natural resources arena. The team is frequently retained by an enviable client roster to advise on a range of regulatory concerns affecting the operations of key players from the power sector, with additional expertise in renewable energy and oil and gas matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight assisted Fieldwood Energy with all operational activities related to a production sharing agreement for Block 4 in Mexico's shallow waters, which resulted from the licensing round 1.2 conducted by the CNH.

Strengths

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  • I highlight the professionalism with which Holland & Knight develops its practice, as well as its knowledge of the Mexican market and proactivity in the energy sector.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Gabriel Ruiz
    Band 4Gabriel Ruiz

    Gabriel Ruiz

    Partner Gabriel Ruiz makes his debut in the rankings this year, earning praise from the market for his oil and gas practice in Mexico.

    • Gabriel Ruiz is great to work with. He is very responsive and extremely knowledgeable.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros
    Band 4Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros

    Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros

    Partner Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros receives commendation from clients and peers alike for his experience handling regulatory power matters in Mexico.

    • Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros has extraordinary knowledge of the energy sector, as well as a high level of commitment. He gives an excellent service.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Holland & Knight LLP (2)

Mexico

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    Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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