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Holland & Knight LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Latin America Guide 2027 : 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: Power - Mexico

Band 4

Band 4


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 matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight represented GVS Filter Technology in negotiations with the Federal Electricity Commission to secure additional electricity supply arrangements to support the expansion of production capacity at a facility in Nuevo León.

Strengths

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  • Holland & Knight is highly professional, responsive, thorough and communicative. The team demonstrates excellent knowledge of the energy and natural resources field and consistently adds significant value to our business.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Gabriel Ruiz
    Band 3Gabriel Ruiz

    Gabriel Ruiz

    Partner Gabriel Ruiz of Holland & Knight continues to earn praise from the market for his oil and gas practice in Mexico.

    • Gabriel Ruiz has extensive expertise across a wide range of oil and gas matters, including regulatory and contractual issues. He is highly supportive and demonstrates strong team management skills.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power 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 knows the sector, the government and our business needs exceptionally well. He has a deep understanding of the energy sector and helps unblock projects effectively.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America

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