LAWYER PROFILE
José María Lujambio

José María Lujambio

Latin America 2027

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Mexico

1 year ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Mexico

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton

Latin America

Practice Areas

Energy

Career

His work for clients has included regulatory and permitting advice, as well as the preparation and negotiation of various types of contracts for the electricity sector, representing utility-scale and onsite power plant projects deploying solar photovoltaic, wind, and cogeneration technologies; qualified suppliers and traders enabled to participate in the Wholesale Electricity Market, and numerous end users, particularly from the manufacturing industry.

Likewise, he has advised various natural gas and oil products’ midstream and downstream companies, both in regulatory and transactional aspects.

José María has published various essays and articles on energy regulation and constitutional law.

He currently serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Mexican Association of Solar Energy (ASOLMEX).

* Licensed only in Mexico

Professional Memberships

Mexican Bar Association

Gulf Coast Power Association

CleanTX

Experience

Energy Coordinator, Center of Research for Development (now Mexico Evalua), 2013

General Legal Counsel, Energy Regulatory Commission, 2009-2012

Legal Consultant A and Director of Consultation, Legal Counsel’s Office of Mexico’s President, 2005-2009

Advisor at the Mexican Institute of Social Security, the Department of the Interior, and the Presidency of the Chamber of Deputies

Education

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México

Law Degree

2002

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Master in Fundamental Rights

2003

University of Texas at Austin

Master of Laws (LL.M.) with energy concentration

2014

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Mexico

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Head of department José María Lujambio of Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton lays claim to an active energy and natural resources practice in Mexico. He demonstrates expertise in the power and oil and gas sectors.

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Mexico

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Head of department José María Lujambio of Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton lays claim to an active energy and natural resources practice in Mexico. He demonstrates expertise in the power and oil and gas sectors.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • José María Lujambio is an excellent lawyer whose track record and experience inspire confidence in his ability to resolve complex challenges in the energy sector. He stays up to date with ongoing legal changes and demonstrates a remarkable capacity to respond.

    Energy & Natural Resources: PowerChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton (4)

Mexico

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