Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Mexico
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Paolo Salerno
Latin America 2027
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Saenergía
Latin America
Practice Areas
Energy and electricity law, with a focus on power sector regulation, the Wholesale Electricity Market, power procurement and qualified supply, PPAs, renewable energy and on-site generation projects, regulatory compliance, Grid Code, interconnection and connection matters, and energy efficiency.
His practice encompasses the legal-regulatory, technical and market aspects of energy matters, providing an integrated approach to complex power-sector projects and transactions.
Career
Dr Paolo Salerno is the Managing Partner of SAENERGÍA and has over 15 years of experience in the energy sector. He has built his career advising domestic and international companies on complex power and electricity matters in Mexico, combining legal and regulatory expertise with a strong understanding of the technical and market dynamics of the sector.
He is particularly recognised for his work in the power and renewable energy sectors and for his strategic, business-oriented approach to energy matters. Under his leadership, SAENERGÍA has developed a distinctive multidisciplinary practice integrating legal-regulatory, technical and market advice.
Professional Memberships
• Deputy Director, Energy Committee, COMCE
• Deputy Director, Energy and Sustainability Committee, Index Nacional
• Vice-Coordinator, Energy Law Committee, ANADE Nacional
• Counselor for Institutional Relations, Querétaro Energy Cluster
• Counselor, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico
• Board Member, Energy Committee, Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Mexico
Personal
Dr. Salerno has an international background and is qualified to practise law in both Mexico and Spain.
Education
Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna (Italy)
Bachelor of Laws
2000 - 2006
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Doctor of Law, Cum Laude
2015 - 2021
UC Berkeley School of Law
Advanced Certificate in Energy Law
2015 - 2015
Awards
100 Leaders in Mexico's Energy Sector
Petróleo & Energía
2026
Best LATAM Lawyer in Renewable Energy
Iberian Lawyer
2025
Best LATAM Lawyer in Renewable Energy
Iberian Lawyer
2024
Best LATAM Lawyer in Renewable Energy
Iberian Lawyer
2023
Languages Spoken
Italian, Spanish and English.
Key sectors
Business and Professional ServicesEnergy and UtilitiesEnvironmental and Waste
Chambers Review
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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Mexico
Up and Coming
Individual Editorial
Up-and-coming partner Paolo Salerno wins strong praise from interviewees for his practice assisting clients with renewable energy projects in Mexico.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Paolo Salerno is exceptional at identifying needs and proposing practical solutions that not only resolve current challenges but also anticipate future situations.
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