Akin has built a prominent standing in the energy sector through its Houston office, with a significant portion of this focus directed at Latin America. The office has an extensive background in oil and gas, liquified natural gas (LNG), renewables and mining projects and transactions, along with building its name in the energy transition field. Matthew Kapinos is co-head of the firm’s projects and energy transition practice, has an established record in project development, acquisitions and divestitures, particularly in oil and gas, LNG and renewables. Counsel Eduardo Canales is another key figure in M&A, joint-ventures, private equity investments and project development matters in Latin America, primarily in the energy sector; he has worked with colleagues in London and elsewhere on a series of recent M&A transactions in Mexico’s oil and gas industry.