Energy & Natural Resources | Global

Galicia Abogados is a market-leading firm that is held in high esteem for its outstanding expertise in the energy sector in Mexico, with particular prowess in the power space. The team benefits from a wealth of experience in financing energy projects, as well as in negotiating power purchase agreements. The energy practice group routinely advises major financial institutions on sophisticated project finance transactions in the energy sector. Galicia Abogados is also frequently involved in high-value acquisitions of stakes in energy companies and power plants.

CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow houses a highly regarded practice that possesses broad expertise in a variety of energy mandates in Mexico, encompassing project financing, power purchase agreements and energy-related M&A transactions. The department is also held in high regard for its handling of complex regulatory mandates, boasting notable experience in matters arising across the power and oil and gas spaces.

Greenberg Traurig possesses a remarkable team within a multi-practice firm that provides solid capabilities in the energy sector. The energy and natural resources practice group remains notably active in midstream matters, with additional participation in the renewables segment of the market. Greenberg Traurig routinely assists clients with transactional, regulatory and contentious matters arising in the energy field, including the acquisition of energy assets, the financing of energy projects and permitting. The firm is active in a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy.

Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados houses an active energy practice in Mexico with strong expertise in the oil and gas and renewables arenas, regularly advising on upstream, midstream and downstream matters. The team also benefits from experience in assisting with sector-related project finance and M&A transactions. The energy and natural resources department frequently acts on behalf of clients on regulatory issues as well as contentious mandates.

Hogan Lovells is an established international firm that has a varied energy and natural resources offering in Mexico. The legal team acts as counsel to domestic and international clients hailing from the power, hydrocarbons and renewable energy sectors. The firm is well versed in power purchase agreements, deep water exploration and extraction contracts and regulatory matters, as well as the acquisition of power plants.

Holland & Knight is a well-known international firm with a solid presence in the Mexican energy and natural resources arena. The team is frequently retained by an enviable client roster to advise on a range of regulatory concerns affecting the operations of key players from the power sector, with additional expertise in renewable energy and oil and gas matters.

Pérez-Llorca has a Mexico City-based department that is experienced in assisting clients with various energy matters and is known for handling upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas mandates. The energy and natural resources practice group is often involved with international players from the oil and gas space, advising clients on acquiring high-value power assets. Pérez-Llorca benefits from its further capabilities in regulatory matters such as obtaining permits, as well as the financing and development of energy infrastructure.

Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster is recognised for its expertise in the energy and natural resources arena in Mexico. With presence in Guadalajara and Mexico City, the legal team boasts a dynamic practice which encompasses transactional, contractual and regulatory work, being notably active in power generation projects.

Sainz Abogados possesses a dynamic department within the Mexican energy and natural resources arena. The legal team has a strong command of the oil and gas and power sectors, advising clients on transactional and regulatory mandates.

Santamarina y Steta is an established firm boasting a solid energy team in Mexico that is active in both power and oil and gas matters, also enjoying solid experience in handling projects in the renewables space. The energy and natural resources team is routinely retained by Mexican and international clients to assist with power purchase agreements, public bids and hydrocarbon storage.

Von Wobeser y Sierra houses an active energy and natural resources department which is routinely called upon by Mexican and international clients to assist with a range of issues, including regulatory advice, energy bidding processes, and asset transactions and agreements. The Mexico City-based bench of lawyers has expertise in various market segments, such as electricity and oil and gas, as well as renewables.

White & Case has an experienced international full-service practice that is active in the energy arena in Mexico. The Mexico City-based team is particularly active assisting national and international clients acting as lenders and sponsors in the context of financing energy projects. White & Case benefits from solid expertise advising on mandates relating to solar energy and oil and gas.