Diana Maria Pineda

- Energy and Natural Resources

- Administrative litigation and arbitration in energy matters

Diana Pineda joined Nader, Hayaux & Goebel in 2026 as a Partner in the Energy and Dispute Resolution (Arbitration) practice, bringing over 15 years of experience advising leading domestic and international clients across the oil, gas, and power value chains.

Her practice combines regulatory strategy, project development, and high-impact dispute resolution, including ICC-administered arbitrations and constitutional litigation (amparos) related to regulatory reforms in the hydrocarbons and electricity sectors. Diana also has in-house experience as VP Legal Advisor to the Board and General Counsel (Mexico) at a U.S.-based energy company, advising on cross-border energy transactions, infrastructure development, and regulatory compliance.

Her arbitration experience includes acting as co-arbitrator in ICC proceedings, as well as representing clients in significant international arbitrations and regulatory disputes. She also advises global refiners, terminal operators, traders, and developers on permitting, compliance, and enforcement matters.

Diana holds a master’s degree in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution from Columbia University, a law degree with Academic Excellence Award from Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, postgraduate studies in civil law obligations from Escuela Libre de Derecho, and international law studies at Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE).

Diana has been recognized in multiple rankings and awards, including Arbitration Lawyer of the Year (Shortlisted, 2023) by Women in Business Law, Chambers Global & Latin America – Energy & Natural Resources (Band 3), The Legal 500 – Next Generation Partner & Recommended, Latin Lawyer 250, Best Lawyers, and the Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion Award – Chambers D&I Latin America (2020). She has published and spoken at conferences on arbitration and energy in Latin America Diana is also actively involved in boards and committees of prominent cultural organizations, expert networks, and international arbitration institutions in Mexico and abroad.