Haynes and Boone, L.L.P. has a substantial presence in Houston (having originated in nearby Dallas), and has directed considerable effort and resources to growing its Latin America practice; it originally launched a Mexico City office in 1994. The Houston office houses a substantial number of senior Latin America experts. With a continued focus on inbound and outbound transactions involving Mexico, along with substantial emphasis on project development, project finance and commercial disputes, the firm has also built its reputation across the Latin America region, including Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Central America. It is noted for its background in representing oil and gas majors on their interests and transactions in Mexico, and has developed a further presence in solar power. Ricardo Garcia-Moreno is managing partner of the Houston office, a prominent name in oil and gas, along with renewables, including deals in Mexico right down to Argentina. George Gonzalez splits his time between Houston and Mexico City and has a major focus on Latin America, particularly oil and gas transactions in Mexico, although he is active in multiple industries and Latin American jurisdictions. Senior counsel Brad Richards has extensive international experience, including multiple transactions and projects involving Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Odean Volker provides further litigation and arbitration expertise in relation to Latin America disputes, while Alberto de la Peña, who divides his time between nearby Dallas and Mexico City, is co-chair of the international practice group, and licensed to practice in Mexico and Texas.