Greenberg Traurig, LLP has a flourishing presence in project development, especially in energy transition and alternative fuels. It has worked on a series of wind and solar projects in Mexico over the years and has experienced further growth in energy supply projects for new data centres in Mexico. Colombia and Chile are additonal key markets for the firm, while it is also experiencing an uptick in alternative fuel projects across the Southern Cone. Miami partner Robert Downing is increasingly prominent in renewable and energy transition matters, along with oil-and-gas and alternative fuels. Marc Rossell is co-chair of the Latin America group, and has a background in project bonds and other capital markets-driven financings. Admitted to practice in New York and Chile, Oscar Stephens is further recognised for renewable energy and infrastructure financings in Latin America. Mexico City’s Juan Manuel González Bernal is global co-chair of the infrastructure practice.
Testimonials
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‘They have extensive experience working in Latin America. The team has a good mix of US attorneys who understand well the US business and objectives and local attorneys who understand local processes and the players involved.’
‘I was very impressed with Robert Downing's Mexico expertise. He knew well all the industry players there and provided advice that was spot on. He helped us navigate a difficult regulatory bidding environment and procured local partnerships for us.’
‘The firm's output is consistently of the highest quality and the advice is always actionable, which shows the firm's understanding of corporate intricacies. The firm is always mindful of costs and we really feel the team is doing their best to keep tasks within estimates.’
‘Robert Downing has been doing amazing work for us for a number of years. His ability to breakdown complex issues to my in-house and not always legally-trained audience is invaluable!’
‘The range and depth of knowledge. They are also very skilled in political issues.'
Work highlights
- Represented a client in connection with qualifying trading natural gas and electricity in Mexico, and cross-border trading between the US and Mexico.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
William Garner, Iskender Catto