Akin’s Houston office has a long history in Latin America, particularly in the energy sector. It has an especially strong record in upstream oil and gas in Mexico. Other key markets include Colombia, Chile and Brazil, while it has further activity in smaller markets such as Suriname, Dominican Republic and Uruguay. Previously, the firm worked on a raft of solar and wind projects in Mexico, before the political climate changed. Matt Kapinos leads on project development in Mexico, Chile and other markets, including storage terminal and renewables projects. At counsel level, Eduardo Canales is a pivotal figure in Latin America projects and transactions. David Sweeney, an experienced figure in upstream oil and gas transactions in Mexico, left the firm in June 2023.