Hogan Lovells US LLP

Hogan Lovells US LLP has a strong team of Houston-based professionals that have a substantial focus on Latin America oil and gas transactions and projects. While much of the office’s focus is on oil and gas, especially in Mexico, it does have a strong presence in other industries such as insurance, along with other jurisdictions, including Ecuador. Admitted to practice in Venezuela and a foreign legal consultant in Texas, Bruno Ciuffetelli is hugely experienced in oil and gas, and also has a background in representing sovereigns and quasi-sovereigns, especially the Republic of Ecuador and other Ecuadorian sovereign entities. Additionally, Ciuffetelli has expertise in joint ventures, construction contracts, license and technology transfers, and project finance, and is also noted for Latin America financings involving Chinese lenders and sovereign debt restructurings. Carlos Ramos Miranda splits his time between Houston and Mexico City, notably advising clients in multiple energy and infrastructure matters, including oil-and-gas contracts and regulatory matters, along with insurance M&A and regulatory work; among numerous Latin America transactions, he led the team that advised Petrobal on the sale of a 50% interest in an oil-and-gas exploration and extraction contract with the Mexican government. David Locascio provides further expertise in upstream oil and gas, LNG and power. Houston managing partner Bruce Oakley and Aaron Crane are experienced names in Latin America disputes.