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Environment | Latin America

Mexico

The environment chapter features both litigation and advisory/transactional support to clients. This includes the development of greenfield and brownfield sites, and pollution issues. 'Traditional' environment work includes regulatory compliance, litigation and enforcement actions related to air, water, wetlands, waste and endangered species. We also feature advice to corporate and financial clients on the environmental aspects of M&A, financings, securities offerings and other transactions.

Rankings overview for Departments

E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Humberto Celis Aguilar ÁlvarezCelis Aguilar Álvarez, Guzmán Sarti y Asociados, SC

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
    1
    Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
    Environment
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez is a Mexican heavyweight full-service firm boasting remarkable activity in environmental law matters. Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez is frequently retained by clients to advise on the environmental aspects of acquisitions and infrastructure projects, most notably in the power and manufacturing sectors. The environment practice group is frequently called upon by financial institutions to identify environmental risks associated with financial transactions. The firm is also seen acting as counsel to companies from the real estate, chemical, manufacturing, and energy spheres.
  2. Celis Aguilar Álvarez, Guzmán Sarti y Asociados, SC
    Environment
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Baker McKenzie
    2
    Baker McKenzie
    Environment
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie is an established international full-service firm with a solid reputation in Mexican environmental law. The legal team frequently advises clients on environmental permits for such activities as waste management and disposal, providing additional counselling on regulatory compliance. The environment practice group also boasts strong expertise in conducting due diligence procedures and environmental impact assessments, as well as handling disputes concerning environmental law. Baker McKenzie's client roster features notable Mexican and international players hailing from the energy and natural resources, construction and manufacturing sectors.
  2. Carvajal y Machado, S.C.
    2
    Carvajal y Machado, S.C.
    Environment
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Carvajal y Machado is an admired Mexican firm that is renowned for its expertise in the environmental law arena. The legal team is active in matters ranging from ecological and social impact assessments to obtaining environmental licences and the execution of due diligence processes. The practice group is also noted for its handling of disputes relating to environmental law. Carvajal y Machado's client roster comprises real estate developers, oil and gas companies and renewable energy producers.
  3. Galicia Abogados, S.C.
    2
    Galicia Abogados, S.C.
    Environment
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Galicia Abogados has a solid legal team with noteworthy activity in the Mexican environmental ambit. The practice group garners praise for advising on the environmental aspects of transactional work, particularly infrastructure projects and acquisitions, such as permitting and due diligence. Galicia Abogados assists notable clients hailing from the power and financial sectors.
  4. Greenberg Traurig, S.C.
    2
    Greenberg Traurig, S.C.
    Environment
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Greenberg Traurig is a dynamic firm with a presence in the environmental law ambit in Mexico. The legal team is often seen advising clients on a wide range of mandates, such as environmental and regulatory permits, contaminated sites, surface occupation of lands, and environmental aspects of transactional operations. Greenberg Traurig is normally retained by Mexican and international clients hailing from a wide range of industries, such as energy and natural resources and real estate.
  5. Hogan Lovells
    2
    Hogan Lovells
    Environment
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Hogan Lovells is a renowned international full-service firm with a remarkable experience within the environmental space in Mexico. The legal team boasts significant regulatory expertise relating to environmental due diligence and assisting clients with compliance. The department boasts additional capabilities in environmental litigation. Hogan Lovells' client roster includes companies from the consumer products, automotive, and oil and gas sectors.
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Band 3

  1. Assembla
    3
    Assembla
    Environment
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Assembla is a reputed law firm in the Mexican environmental law ambit. The firm advises national and international clients requiring assistance with due diligence regarding environmental risks. Assembla boasts expertise in obtaining environmental permits and assisting clients with the environmental component of real estate transactions.
  2. 3
    Lammoglia Abogados S.C.
    Environment
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Lammoglia Abogados is a respected Mexican boutique firm with a recognised position in the environmental law market. The legal division demonstrates particular expertise in contentious matters, including administrative proceedings against the environmental authorities. The law firm is also active providing guidance on securing environmental licencesand ensuring regulatory compliance. Lammoglia Abogados possesses clients in a range of sectors, including the mining, oil and gas, and construction industries.
  3. Pérez-Llorca
    3
    Pérez-Llorca
    Environment
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Pérez-Llorca has an established legal team regarded as a key player in the Mexican environmental sphere. The department is praised for its handling of a number of matters including representing clients in environmental audits, advising on land use mandates, and opposing environmental fines imposed by the regulator. The practice group is also involved in obtaining permits for clients involved in the development of energy and transport infrastructure. The law firm's client portfolio includes notable names from the chemical and energy industries.
  4. Ritch Mueller
    3
    Ritch Mueller
    Environment
    2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Ritch Mueller is an experienced national firm with an active presence in the environment law market in Mexico. The legal team receives recognition for its environmental due diligence work in transactions arising in the financial, energy and real estate fields. Ritch Mueller has particular expertise in environmental impact assessments.
  5. BUSTAMANTE + FREYRE
    Environment
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Pontones & Ledesma
    Environment
    2025 | Band 3