About

Provided by Holland & Knight LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Mexico

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

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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4
Gabriel Ruiz
4
Band 4

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.

Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros
4
Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros
4
Band 4

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Knight LLP

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Mexico

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

4
Gabriel Ruiz
4
Band 4
Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros
4
Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros
4
Band 4

Members

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Carlos Ochoa

Gabriel Ruiz

Regina Legorreta

Rodolfo Rueda

Clients

Provided by Holland & Knight LLP

Acciona

ArcelorMittal

CNOOC Ltd.

Fieldwood Energy LLC

Grupo Mexico Infraestructura

North American Development Bank

Talos/Zama

Technip FMC

Industries

Provided by Holland & Knight LLP

Electricity

Energy

Finance

Oil & Gas

Power

Real Estate