Ontier México draws on its global network and worldwide experience assisting energy companies to advise clients operating in the Mexican market. It has a diverse client base in renewable and alternative power generation, and a caseload that spans project development, litigation against the government, and energy-related capital markets matters, including assisting Cox Energy America with becoming the first Mexican company to be listed on both the Mexican and Spanish stock exchanges. Practice head Lorenzo Hernández Allones's 'contact with the rest of the industry is outstanding'; key support is provided by senior associate Regina Noriega Morales, particularly as regard assisting clients with soft-landing processes in Mexico, in both corporate and transactional work.
Testimonials
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‘The dedicated team is efficient for what is required. There is frequent contact with senior lawyers and well-scaled partners. Interesting newsletters are distributed and diversity is promoted.’
‘Lorenzo Hernandez Allones' contact with the rest of the industry is outstanding, which makes his advice totally reliable within the market. Associate Alejandro Segall has extensive experience in the litigation environment.’
‘Takes a very European approach and focuses on the key points.’
‘A very practical approach to matters and a very decisive team. An eminently executive office.’
‘Ontier is a firm specialized in electrical matters and thanks to its European origin, it knows very well how to combine the way of working of European companies with high local regulatory knowledge. Its adaptability to the Mexican market and its characteristics is key to its success.’
‘It is a firm that has a very competent and coordinated multidisciplinary team, which is very practical in order to see the different aspects of any transaction.’
‘I would highlight their honesty, integrity and ability to carry out any procedure entrusted to them.’
‘In addition to extensive knowledge of legal and regulatory issues, one of Ontier's strongest points is its large network of contacts and sensitivity to the business climate, not only locally but regionally as well. In addition, they have partners with diverse expertise that are very valuable when it comes to advising the client comprehensively on a transaction.'
Key clients
- COX Energy America
- BAS Corporation
- Photoemeris Sustentable
- Pollux Energy Project & Aldebaran Energy Project
- Grenergy Renovables
- Seguidores Solares Soltec
- Hive Solar Tres Manantiales
- Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Mexico
- FFS Ventures
- Soltec Development
Work highlights
- Advised Cox Energy America on the dual listing of its shares in both Mexico’s Institutional Stock Exchange (BIVA) and Spain’s BME Growth Stock Exchange (BME).
- Advised Millfoods on the entry into operations of a 2024 energy project, overseeing qualified energy supplier selection, bidding groundwork and contract negotiation with the selected supplier.
- Advised Kenergy on the drafting and negotiation of contracts for the provision of services related to the development of photovoltaic solar plants.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lorenzo Hernández Allones