The Mexican office of Spanish firm Cuatrecasas is a reliable choice for international companies needing energy sector regulatory advice in Mexico, with the firm supporting on a range of transactions in hydrocarbons as well as renewable energy. Marco Antonio de la Peña co-leads the department and is the key contact for regulatory issues; he can draw on extensive professional experience in the public sector. Fellow co-head Juan Pablo Rico advises clients through the financing and implementation stages of infrastructure and energy projects and decarbonisation initiatives. At senior associate level, Elías Gallardo has particular expertise regarding the infrastructure elements of energy projects, while Rafael Rodríguez has a broad focus on oil-and-gas and electricity matters.
Testimonials
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- 'We admire their knowledge of the industry in which they advise, detailed analysis of options. Responsible, punctual and with a good sense of urgency.'
- 'Dedicated to serving clients, great lawyers such as Marco Antonio de la Peña, Elías Gallardo and Miguel Ángel Ortiz. Their knowledge of the industry helps to have a direct conversation and clear service on the company's problems.'
Key clients
- Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (Mira)
- Iberdrola
- Hokchi Energy
- Repsol
- Fibra Orión
- Lifting
- Cotemar
- Act Energy México
- Pan American Energy
- Wintershall DEA
Work highlights
- Advising Iberdrola on specific contractual and regulatory matters to structure the sale of 13 power plants to Mexico Infrastructure Partners FF.
- Advising Macquarie on the purchase of Mexican companies Gasoducto de Morelos and Morelos from Elecnor and Enagás.
- Advising Hokchi Energy on entering into a loan agreement with the Export-Import Bank.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marco Antonio de la Peña, Juan Pablo Rico