Ranking tables
Energy & Natural Resources: Power | Latin America
Mexico
Rankings overview for Lawyers
David Enríquez Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados16 Years Ranked
Francisco de Rosenzweig White & Case SC4 Years Ranked
Francisco Fernández Cueto Galicia Abogados, S.C.18 Years Ranked
Jose Antonio Postigo-Uribe Garrigues8 Years Ranked
Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero Santamarina y Steta SC17 Years Ranked
Pedro Reséndez Bocanegra Greenberg Traurig, S.C.9 Years Ranked
Diana Maria Pineda Sainz Abogados9 Years Ranked
Edmond Frederic Grieger Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC11 Years Ranked
Federico Santacruz González Ritch Mueller15 Years Ranked
Francisco J. Valdes López Sainz Abogados7 Years Ranked
Jorge Oria y Anaya Ritch Mueller13 Years Ranked
Miguel Ángel Mateo Simón Hogan Lovells11 Years Ranked
Ariel Garfio Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC3 Years Ranked
Erick Hernández Greenberg Traurig, S.C.4 Years Ranked
Guadalupe Esparza Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster3 Years Ranked
Jorge A. Arrambide Montemayor Santos Elizondo S.C.1 Years Ranked
José A Estandía Jones Day13 Years Ranked
José Ignacio Segura Alonso Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.12 Years Ranked
Luis Roberto Fernández Lagunas CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC3 Years Ranked- Marco Nieto-Vazquez Baker McKenzie1 Years Ranked
- Mariana Hernández MCM Abogados2 Years Ranked
Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros Holland & Knight LLP3 Years Ranked
Santiago Medina Zavala Nader Hayaux & Goebel9 Years Ranked
Bernardo Cortes Araujo Cortés Quesada Abogados, S.C.2 Years Ranked
José Antonio Téllez Santos Elizondo S.C.3 Years Ranked- Lorenzo Hernandez ONTIER2 Years Ranked
Luis Jorge Akle Arronte Greenberg Traurig, S.C.3 Years Ranked
Pedro Llado Sainz Abogados1 Years Ranked
Perla Gizeh Díaz Taracena Hogan Lovells2 Years Ranked
Aisha Calderón Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.3 Years Ranked
Cesar Diaz Galicia Abogados, S.C.1 Years Ranked
Diego Alvarez Ampudia Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster2 Years Ranked
Flor Erika Roldán Rubio Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados2 Years Ranked
Jose Daniel Franco White & Case SC1 Years Ranked- Max Ernesto Hernández-Ernult Garrigues1 Years Ranked
- Norma Alvarez Santamarina y Steta SC1 Years Ranked
- Tania Trejo Garrigues2 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople

S Thomas Mueller-Gastell
Ritch Mueller | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years RankedSenior 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.
Band 1

1 Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura
Galicia Abogados, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedStellar 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.
1 Derek M Woodhouse Saavedra
CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedStellar partner Derek Woodhouse Saavedra garners praise from market commentators for his expertise in matters arising in the power sector in Mexico, frequently winning mandates to advise on electricity market regulations.
Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Environmental and Waste|Government and Public Sector|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing
1 Horacio M de Uriarte
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedMarket-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.
Band 2

2 David Enríquez
Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedDistinguished 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.

2 Francisco de Rosenzweig
White & Case SC | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedHead of department and key partner Francisco de Rosenzweig continues to be well-placed to advise on the regulatory side of the power space in Mexico.

2 Francisco Fernández Cueto
Galicia Abogados, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedProminent 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.

2 Jose Antonio Postigo-Uribe
Garrigues | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedPartner José Antonio Postigo-Uribe earns plaudits from market onlookers for his work in the oil and gas and power arenas in Mexico.

2 Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero
Santamarina y Steta SC | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedMexico 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.

2 Pedro Reséndez Bocanegra
Greenberg Traurig, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedPartner Pedro Reséndez Bocanegra has long-standing activity in the Mexican energy arena assisting clients with a broad range of matters, including the acquisition of energy assets. He is noted for his presence in the power field.
Band 3

3 Diana Maria Pineda
Sainz Abogados | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedMexico City-based partner Diana Maria Pineda boasts regulatory expertise in the energy space, particularly in renewable energy projects and hydrocarbons.

3 Edmond Frederic Grieger
Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedPartner Edmond Frederic Grieger obtains market commendation for his activity in the energy and natural resources arena in Mexico, advising clients on the power sector.

3 Federico Santacruz González
Ritch Mueller | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedPartner 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.

3 Francisco J. Valdes López
Sainz Abogados | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedWell-regarded partner Francisco Valdes López is active in regulatory and transactional matters arising in both the oil and gas and power spaces in Mexico.

3 Jorge Oria y Anaya
Ritch Mueller | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedSolid 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.
3 Miguel Ángel Mateo Simón
Hogan Lovells | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedMexico 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.
Band 4

4 Ariel Garfio
Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedPartner Ariel Garfio obtains appreciation from clients and peers for his presence in the energy and natural resources market in Mexico. He has a focus on the power sector.

4 Erick Hernández
Greenberg Traurig, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedPartner Erick Hernández receives notable praise for his regulatory energy knowledge in Mexico. He boasts expertise in oil and gas and renewables mandates.

4 Guadalupe Esparza
Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedPartner Guadalupe Esparza garners appreciation from market observers for her prowess in power matters in Mexico.

4 Jorge A. Arrambide Montemayor
Santos Elizondo S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedPartner Jorge Arrambide Montemayor enters the rankings this year after garnering widespread market acclaim for his power sector expertise in Mexico.

4 José A Estandía
Jones Day | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedMexico City-based partner José Estandía of Jones Day has extensive experience in the Mexican energy and natural resources domain, advising clients on power and renewables matters.

4 José Ignacio Segura Alonso
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedCo-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.

4 Luis Roberto Fernández Lagunas
CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedPartner 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 sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Environmental and Waste|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining4 Marco Nieto-Vazquez
Baker McKenzie | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedPartner Marco Nieto-Vazquez makes his debut in the rankings this year, earning praise from the market for his energy practice in Mexico. He is active in the power sphere.
4 Mariana Hernández
MCM Abogados | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedPartner Mariana Hernández continues to garner recognition for her expertise in regulatory oil and gas and power mandates in Mexico.

4 Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros
Holland & Knight LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedPartner Rodolfo Rueda Ballesteros receives commendation from clients and peers alike for his experience handling regulatory power matters in Mexico.

4 Santiago Medina Zavala
Nader Hayaux & Goebel | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedPartner Santiago Medina Zavala makes his debut in the rankings this year, earning praise from the market for his power practice in Mexico.
Up and Coming

U Bernardo Cortes Araujo
Cortés Quesada Abogados, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedCo-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.

U José Antonio Téllez
Santos Elizondo S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedUp-and-coming lawyer José Antonio Téllez boasts noteworthy market commendation for his energy regulatory practice in Mexico. He is active in the power sphere.
U Lorenzo Hernandez
ONTIER | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Lorenzo Hernández of ONTIER continues to gain recognition for his expertise in the Mexican electricity market.

U Luis Jorge Akle Arronte
Greenberg Traurig, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedUp-and-coming practitioner Luis Jorge Akle Arronte continues to be recognised for his work in renewable energy matters in Mexico.

U Pedro Llado
Sainz Abogados | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedPedro Llado enters the ranking for the first time this year. He is recognised for his oil and gas and power practices in Mexico.

U Perla Gizeh Díaz Taracena
Hogan Lovells | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedUp-and-coming counsel Perla Gizeh Díaz Taracena continues obtaining appreciation for her presence in the oil and gas and power markets in Mexico.
Associates to watch
Aisha Calderón
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedAssociate-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.
Cesar Diaz
Galicia Abogados, S.C. | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedAssociate-to-watch Cesar Diaz enters the rankings this year upon obtaining market praise for his activity in Mexico's power sector.
Diego Alvarez Ampudia
Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedAssociate-to-watch Diego Alvarez Ampudia continues to receive endorsement for his work in renewable energy projects in Mexico.
Flor Erika Roldán Rubio
Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedAssociate-to-watch Erika Roldán continues to obtain appreciation from clients and peers alike for her presence in the power market in Mexico.
Jose Daniel Franco
White & Case SC | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedAssociate-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.
- Max Ernesto Hernández-Ernult
Garrigues | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedAssociate-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.
- Norma Alvarez
Santamarina y Steta SC | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedAssociate-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.
- Tania Trejo
Garrigues | Energy & Natural Resources: Power2026 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedAssociate-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.

