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Pérez-Llorca

Environment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico

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Pérez-Llorca’s Environment team, formerly González Calvillo, advises clients on the management of environmental risks, regulatory compliance and the identification of opportunities for sustainable business development. Its multidisciplinary approach combines legal expertise with support from technical specialists in domestic, international and cross-border matters.

The team advises projects and operations in sectors including infrastructure, mining, real estate, tourism, chemicals and waste management. Its work covers environmental permits and procedures, water and waste matters, environmental risk assessments and audits, biodiversity, environmental compliance, contracts and the environmental aspects of project development.

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Environment - Mexico

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pérez-Llorca has an established legal team regarded as a key player in the Mexican environmental sphere. The department is praised for its handling of a number of matters including representing clients in environmental audits, advising on land use mandates and opposing environmental fines imposed by the regulator. The practice group is also involved in obtaining permits for clients involved in the development of energy and transport infrastructure. The law firm's client portfolio includes notable names from the chemical and energy industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pérez-Llorca advised Smurfit Westrock on water concessions, wastewater discharge permits and environmental regulatory compliance matters arising from the merger of Smurfit and Westrock.

Strengths

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  • Pérez-Llorca’s strengths are the personalised attention from the firm’s partners and their extensive technical knowledge. The team is proactive and highly engaged.

    Environment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlos Fernando Castilla
    Carlos Fernando Castilla

    Carlos Fernando Castilla

    Dynamic partner Carlos Fernando Castilla elicits recognition from market commentators for his environmental practice in Mexico. He demonstrates particular prowess in contentious environmental mandates, including amparo and class actions.

    • Carlos Fernando Castilla is an excellent litigator in administrative and environmental matters, with very strong strategies and solid foundations that inspire confidence and deliver excellent results.

      Environment respondentLatin America
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  • Enrique Muñoz Guizar
    Enrique Muñoz Guizar

    Enrique Muñoz Guizar

    Partner Enrique Muñoz Guizar routinely assists clients in the energy and manufacturing sectors with obtaining environmental permits and licences in Mexico.

    • Enrique Muñoz Guizar assists us with complex matters, whether they involve authorities or specific environmental law issues, and helps facilitate processes efficiently.

      Environment respondentLatin America
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  • Georgina Zavala González
    Georgina Zavala González

    Georgina Zavala González

    Associate-to-watch Georgina Zavala González earns client recognition for her advice on Mexican environmental matters. She has proven experience assisting with water-related cases.

    • Georgina Zavala González stands out for her extensive knowledge of national waters, careful strategic planning, timely follow-up and excellent rapport with authorities.

      Environment respondentLatin America
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