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Marcela Ánimas

Marcela Ánimas

Latin America 2027

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Environment

Mexico

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Nader Hayaux Goebel

Latin America

Practice Areas

Marcela Ánimas is a partner at Nader Hayaux Goebel and a highly regarded environmental and water resources lawyer with more than 25 years of experience. She advises domestic and international clients on environmental, climate change and natural resources matters, with a particular focus on the environmental aspects of complex M&A transactions, real estate developments, project finance and infrastructure projects. She is also a member of the firm's Transition to Net Zero Task Force, advising companies on the implementation of ESG strategies and sustainable business practices.

Marcela has extensive experience assisting clients with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental due diligence, contaminated sites, water resources, climate change, circular economy and sustainability matters. She also advises on legislative initiatives and public policy affecting environmental and natural resources regulation in Mexico.

She is a frequent speaker and author in Mexico and Spain on climate change, soil contamination, circular economy, water governance and the sustainable management of protected natural areas.

Career

Marcela received her law degree from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and holds a master's degree in Environmental Policy and Management from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. She has also completed postgraduate studies in compliance, real estate, energy and environmental law at Escuela Libre de Derecho and ITAM.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Environment - Mexico

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Noted partner Marcela Ánimas of Nader Hayaux Goebel is commended for her solid presence in Mexico's environmental arena. She has proven experience in water rights, environmental due diligence and permits related to transactions.

Strengths

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  • Marcela Ánimas has an in-depth understanding of the water sector. She is highly knowledgeable, understands our business and provides sound advice that helps identify risks at an early stage.

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Mexico

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