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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas | Latin America

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The Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas rankings table provides market-leading assessments and analysis of the leading lawyers and law firms across Mexico whose achievements and work have resulted in their ranking in our banding system below.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Thomas Mueller-Gastell
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    Thomas Mueller-Gastell
    Ritch Mueller
    Ritch Mueller | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years Ranked

    Senior statesperson Thomas Mueller-Gastell earns widespread acclaim from peers and clients alike for his stellar track record in the energy arena in Mexico. He is renowned for his work in the power and oil and gas sector.

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Band 1

  1. Benjamín Torres-Barrón
    1
    Benjamín Torres-Barrón
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Esteemed Mexico-City based partner Benjamín Torres-Barrón leads the energy and natural resources department, and maintains a solid market recognition for his expertise in the Mexican oil and gas arena.

  2. Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura
    1
    Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura
    Galicia Abogados, S.C.
    Galicia Abogados, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Stellar practitioner Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura is held in high esteem by peers and clients alike for his remarkable activity in the energy domain in Mexico. As co-head of the department, he is adept at assisting clients with complex mandates pertaining to the electricity and oil and gas sectors.
  3. David Enríquez
    1
    David Enríquez
    Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados
    Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked

    Distinguished practitioner David Enríquez benefits from a long-standing track record in the Mexican energy and natural resources arena. He is highly recognised by market commentators for his vast experience in the oil and gas and power space in Mexico.

  4. Horacio M de Uriarte
    1
    Horacio M de Uriarte
    Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
    Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Market-leading Mexico City-based partner Horacio de Uriarte gains recognition for his prowess in regulatory energy and project finance mandates. He is experienced advising clients on a wide range of fields, including renewables such as photovoltaic and wind energy, as well as oil and gas.

  5. Manuel Cervantes
    1
    Manuel Cervantes
    MCM Abogados
    MCM Abogados | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked

    Stellar partner Manuel Cervantes continues to garner praise from peers and clients for his expertise and activity in the upstream portion of the oil and gas market.

  6. Rogelio López Velarde
    Dentons | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Jorge Oria y Anaya
    2
    Jorge Oria y Anaya
    Ritch Mueller
    Ritch Mueller | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Solid practitioner Jorge Oria y Anaya continues to be acknowledged by market onlookers as an expert practitioner with expertise in the Mexican energy and natural resources arena. He boasts capabilities assisting clients with matters pertaining to the power, oil and gas and water sectors.
  2. Jose Antonio Postigo-Uribe
    2
    Jose Antonio Postigo-Uribe
    Garrigues
    Garrigues | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    Partner José Antonio Postigo-Uribe earns plaudits from market onlookers for his work in the oil and gas and power arenas in Mexico.

  3. Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero
    2
    Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero
    Santamarina y Steta SC
    Santamarina y Steta SC | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked

    Mexico City-based department head Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero advises clients on matters arising in the oil and gas and power sectors, such as the negotiation of power purchase agreements and the development of energy infrastructure.

  4. Amanda Valdez
    Dentons | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Carlos Ramos Miranda
    3
    Carlos Ramos Miranda
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked

    Key partner Carlos Ramos Miranda benefits from a lengthy track record in the energy practice area in Mexico. He possesses extensive experience representing clients from the oil and gas segment of the market.

  2. Diana Maria Pineda
    3
    Diana Maria Pineda
    Sainz Abogados
    Sainz Abogados | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Mexico City-based partner Diana Maria Pineda boasts regulatory expertise in the energy space, particularly in renewable energy projects and hydrocarbons.

  3. Federico Santacruz González
    3
    Federico Santacruz González
    Ritch Mueller
    Ritch Mueller | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    Partner Federico Santacruz González co-leads the energy and natural resources department and provides solid capabilities on the broad spectrum of renewable and non-renewable energies. He is adept at representing both energy companies and financiers in matters concerning the development of energy infrastructure in Mexico.

  4. Francisco Fernández Cueto
    3
    Francisco Fernández Cueto
    Galicia Abogados, S.C.
    Galicia Abogados, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Prominent partner and co-head of department Francisco Fernández Cueto is praised by interviewees for his extensive experience and solid capabilities in the Mexican power and oil and gas industries.

  5. Francisco J. Valdes López
    3
    Francisco J. Valdes López
    Sainz Abogados
    Sainz Abogados | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Well-regarded partner Francisco Valdes López is active in regulatory and transactional matters arising in both the oil and gas and power spaces in Mexico.

  6. 3
    Jesús Rodríguez Dávalos
    Rodríguez Dávalos Abogados | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked

    Noted lawyer Jesús Rodríguez Dávalos of Rodríguez Dávalos Abogados continues to be recognised for his activity in the energy and natural resources space. He can claim solid expertise in the natural gas segment of the energy market in Mexico.

  7. Marco Antonio de la Peña
    3
    Marco Antonio de la Peña
    Cuatrecasas
    Cuatrecasas | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Partner Marco Antonio de la Peña of Cuatrecasas gains noteworthy market commendation for his expertise in the oil and gas realm in Mexico.

  8. Miguel Ángel Mateo Simón
    3
    Miguel Ángel Mateo Simón
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Mexico City-based partner Miguel Ángel Mateo Simón boasts notable activity across a range of transactional and regulatory energy matters in the oil and gas and power spheres.

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Band 4

  1. Antonio Borja
    4
    Antonio Borja
    Galicia Abogados, S.C.
    Galicia Abogados, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Significant partner and co-head of department Antonio Borja is well versed in the oil and gas space in Mexico.

  2. 4
    Cesar Fernandez
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Partner Cesar Fernandez makes his debut in the rankings this year, earning praise from the market for his oil and gas practice in Mexico.

  3. Erick Hernández
    4
    Erick Hernández
    Greenberg Traurig, S.C.
    Greenberg Traurig, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Partner Erick Hernández receives notable praise for his regulatory energy knowledge in Mexico. He boasts expertise in oil and gas and renewables mandates.

  4. 4
    Gabriel Ruiz
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Partner Gabriel Ruiz makes his debut in the rankings this year, earning praise from the market for his oil and gas practice in Mexico.

  5. José Ignacio Segura Alonso
    4
    José Ignacio Segura Alonso
    Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
    Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked

    Co-head of department José Ignacio Segura Alonso of Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez is praised for his prowess in power and oil and gas matters in Mexico.

  6. Juan Carlos Serra Campillo
    4
    Juan Carlos Serra Campillo
    Basham, Ringe y Correa S.C.
    Basham, Ringe y Correa S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked

    Key partner Juan Carlos Serra Campillo of Basham, Ringe y Correa possesses solid experience assisting clients with mining and oil and gas matters in Mexico.

  7. Luis Roberto Fernández Lagunas
    4
    Luis Roberto Fernández Lagunas
    CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC
    CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Partner Luis Roberto Fernández Lagunas obtains widespread market acclaim for his energy expertise in Mexico. He has expertise in the mining, power and oil and gas fields.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Environmental and Waste|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining
  8. 4
    Mariana Hernández
    MCM Abogados
    MCM Abogados | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Partner Mariana Hernández continues to garner recognition for her expertise in regulatory oil and gas and power mandates in Mexico.

  9. Ariel Ramos
    Ramos Marcín Abogados | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 4
  10. Jorge Jiménez
    Dentons | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Band 4
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Up and Coming

  1. Bernardo Cortes Araujo
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    Bernardo Cortes Araujo
    Cortés Quesada Abogados, S.C.
    Cortés Quesada Abogados, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Co-head of department and partner Bernardo Cortes Araujo continues to gain market recognition for his work in oil and gas, power and renewables mandates in Mexico.

  2. Fernando Quesada
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    Fernando Quesada
    Cortés Quesada Abogados, S.C.
    Cortés Quesada Abogados, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Up-and-coming partner Fernando Quesada comes into the rankings this year following widespread market acclaim for his oil and gas expertise in Mexico.

  3. U
    Itzell Mendez Ramos
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Up-and-coming partner Itzell Mendez Ramos breaks into the rankings this year, driven by commendations for her oil and gas sector work in the Mexican market.

  4. U
    Jorge Cabeza
    MCM Abogados
    MCM Abogados | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Up-and-coming partner Jorge Cabeza garners market acclaim for his oil and gas expertise in Mexico.

  5. Pedro Llado
    U
    Pedro Llado
    Sainz Abogados
    Sainz Abogados | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Pedro Llado enters the ranking for the first time this year. He is recognised for his oil and gas and power practices in Mexico.

  6. Perla Gizeh Díaz Taracena
    U
    Perla Gizeh Díaz Taracena
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Up-and-coming counsel Perla Gizeh Díaz Taracena continues obtaining appreciation for her presence in the oil and gas and power markets in Mexico.

  7. Rodrigo Vazquez del Mercado
    U
    Rodrigo Vazquez del Mercado
    Greenberg Traurig, S.C.
    Greenberg Traurig, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Up and Coming | 6 Years Ranked

    Associate-to-watch Rodrigo Vazquez del Mercado is based in Mexico City and is active in midstream and downstream oil and gas mandates, including regulatory matters.

Associates to watch

  1. Aisha Calderón
    Aisha Calderón
    Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
    Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Associates to watch | 3 Years Ranked

    Associate-to-watch Aisha Calderón garners recognition for her prowess in energy and natural resources mandates in Mexico. She boasts expertise in the power and oil and gas spheres.

  2. Enrique Jr Garza Tello
    Enrique Jr Garza Tello
    Garza Tello-Clyde & Co | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked

    Enrique Jr Garza Tello of Garza Tello-Clyde & Co continues to be recognised for his expertise in the oil and gas sector in Mexico.

  3. Jose Daniel Franco
    White & Case SC
    White & Case SC | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Associate-to-watch Jose Daniel Franco appears in the rankings for the first time this year. He is highlighted for his power and oil and gas practice in Mexico.

  4. Max Ernesto Hernández-Ernult
    Garrigues
    Garrigues | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Associate-to-watch Max Ernesto Hernández-Ernult earns a spot in this year’s rankings, debuting after receiving strong market praise for his oil and gas and power sectors expertise in Mexico.

  5. Norma Alvarez
    Santamarina y Steta SC
    Santamarina y Steta SC | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Associate-to-watch Norma Alvarez comes into the rankings this year after receiving strong market praise for her oil and gas sector and power expertise in Mexico.

  6. Tania Trejo
    Garrigues
    Garrigues | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2026 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked

    Associate-to-watch Tania Trejo continues to garner recognition for her activity in the Mexican energy and natural resources sector, including the oil and gas and power spaces.