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Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico


Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.

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Provided by Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.

  • Services:

The Firm provides comprehensive legal services to investors, companies and public entities involved in large-scale energy projects, combining our expertise in Energy regulation, Project Finance, Environment, M&A and Antitrust, Labor and Tax. We offer assistance throughout the entire life cycle of energy projects, from their planning and structuring, to the financing and construction, operation and maintenance, and possible refinancing or sale of the asset in secondary markets.  

  • Team:

Our multidisciplinary Energy team is one of the largest in Mexico, and offers broad expertise spanning in the power, petrochemicals, and oil and gas industries, with capabilities that include the financing, construction and operation of platforms, IPP plants and pipelines, as well as co-generation and self-supply power projects.

  • Clients:

The firm boasts an impressive list of clients in the Energy sector, including multinational companies from the oil and gas, power and renewables markets. Although we often represent lenders, we are better known as counsel to global and domestic sponsors and developers of energy projects in Mexico. The firm has advised various Mexican and international companies throughout the gradual opening of the energy sector to private investment. We act for two of the three principal Natural Gas players, and two of the five principal Renewables players in the country.

Clients (14)

  • Actis
  • Alten Renewable Energy Developments
  • Artha Capital
  • Atlas Renewable Energy
  • BlackRock
  • California Resources Corporation
  • Cúbico
  • Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV)
  • Grupo Energía México (Gemex)
  • IEnova
  • JinkoSolar
  • Macquarie Mexican Infrastructure Fund (MMIF)
  • TransCanada Pipelines
  • Zuma Energía

Industries (3)

  • Oil & Gas
  • Power
  • Renewable Energy

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Mexico

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes is a respected multi-practice firm that is recognised for its activity in the energy and natural resources sector in Mexico. The department boasts a wealth of experience dealing with transactional issues arising in this industry, demonstrating particular activity in the oil and gas and power sectors. It is regularly sought out by clients to deal with renewable projects in the solar and wind energy market segments. The Mexico City-based practice group is also held in high regard for its expertise in the financing and development of energy infrastructure.

Work Highlights

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  • Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes advised Riverstone Holdings and its affiliates on regulatory approvals and energy sector compliance matters relating to investments in electric mobility infrastructure and distributed solar generation projects in Mexico.

Strengths

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  • Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes is very good at managing different stakeholders and ensuring the best possible and fairest outcome for the company. The team has strong depth and breadth, and its service levels and responsiveness are consistently high.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America
  • Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes is a first-tier firm; everyone knows it. They are business-oriented and always supportive of the transaction.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Horacio M de Uriarte
    Band 1Horacio M de Uriarte

    Horacio M de Uriarte

    Market-leading Mexico City-based partner Horacio de Uriarte gains recognition for his prowess in regulatory energy and project finance mandates. He is experienced advising clients on a wide range of fields, including renewables such as photovoltaic and wind energy, as well as oil and gas.

    • Horacio de Uriarte is a very well-rounded lawyer who handles matters across the entire scope of the energy and natural resources sector.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America
    • Horacio de Uriarte’s analysis and business vision are truly impressive. He always explains things clearly and excels at conveying legal matters to the company’s business teams.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchAisha Calderón
    Associates to watchAisha Calderón

    Aisha Calderón

    Associate-to-watch Aisha Calderón garners recognition for her prowess in energy and natural resources mandates in Mexico. She boasts expertise in the power and oil and gas spheres.

    • Aisha Calderón is an excellent lawyer with strong technical expertise.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. (4)

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