Juan F. Ruenes Rosales > White & Case S.C. > Mexico City, Mexico > Lawyer Profile

Highlighted as ‘very organised and highly specialised’, the practice group at White & Case S.C. regularly handles the financing and development of infrastructure and energy projects. The group is frequently mandated by sponsors and developers alike, which seek its expertise particularly as regards railroad, renewables, and oil-and-gas projects. A recent standout mandate saw the team advise Kansas City Southern de México in relation to the construction of a passenger rail project between Mexico City and Querétaro. The practice is directed by Francisco De Rosenzweig, who has significant experience in advising on the regulatory, contractual, and project finance aspects of energy, infrastructure and transport projects. Juan Ruenes, who draws on prior in house experience at Braskem, focuses on project finance, infrastructure development and general corporate matters. Juan Carlos Llorens also focuses on energy, infrastructure, corporate, and project finance matters; while key associate José Daniel Franco‘s practice is closely centred on the development of electricity and oil-and-gas projects. Mariana Montemayor left the firm in October 2023.

The energy and natural resources practice at White & Case S.C. stands out for its depth of knowledge across the range of work in the sector, and fields a ‘group of experts in various matters that complement each other‘, with extensive expertise in energy regulatory issues, and transactional and contentious matters, in both the private and public sectors. The deartment’s client base includes major players in various areas of the industry, as well as associations including Asolmex (solar energy) and Amexhi (hydrocarbons). Practice head Francisco de Rosenzweig has a particular focus on energy regulatory and transactional-related projects, and is the day-to-day advisor to a host of the leading energy companies operating in Mexico, as well as being counsel of choice for the aforementioned associations. Juan Ruenes comes with client praise for his ‘deep knowledge in financial and commercial transactions in the energy sector‘, and corporate law partner Juan Carlos Llorens is a further contact of note in the practice group. Standout associate José Daniel Franco focuses on hydrocarbon and electricity regulatory work, project finance, and advice on the day-to-day operations of energy sector companies.