Hogan Lovells
National oil companies from across the Latin America region are among the clients of Hogan Lovells in Mexico; the firm provides day-to-day advice on their operations in Mexico following the deep water exploration and extraction contracts awarded by the Mexican government in the mid-to-late 2010s. The practice has a diverse oil and gas offering that encompasses upstream, midstream and downstream projects, but is also active in the renewable energy market and electricity matters. Three lawyers share leadership of the department: Miguel Ángel Mateo Simón, an experienced name in general energy regulatory, dispute resolution and transactional matters for clients across energy sectors; Carlos Ramos, whose practice is focused on oil and gas; and Juan Francisco Torres Landa, a corporate and M&A expert well-versed in energy sector work. Counsel Mauricio Fuchs Tarlovsky’s practice covers corporate, transactional and operational issues, and his clients include Repsol and ExxonMobil. Further support to the practice heads comes from senior associates Perla Díaz Taracena, a transactional and regulatory lawyer; and Víctor Barrientos, who has broad cross-border commercial law experience.
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‘The team they have in this area is an expert in the field of energy, they are always up to date with what is happening in the markets in this area. They carry out an expeditious "due diligence" to give a timely and urgent response, they quickly understand what is the problem of a long-term energy contract, a memorandum of understanding or some other document that we require signature or review for an analysis complete in each situation that we have experienced regarding energy with private providers and CFE.’
‘The team is an expert in the field, they are quick and accurate in analyzing energy contracts and any document required for the transaction, as well as support in work meetings for energy projects, their legal opinions always add value meeting and decision making. Miguel Angel Mateos Simon and Perla Díaz Taracena are experts in this matter and know the law and its modifications, always in force and with an attitude of professional service.’
‘Technical knowledge is essential to provide adequate advice; as well as a grasp of the current regulatory understanding. Being updated is essential in order to receive good legal advice. In these regards, it seems to me that the quality of the partners is excellent.’
Key clients
- Equinor Upstream Mexico
- QatarEnergy
- TC Energy
- EnerAB
- Enel
- Repsol Exploración México
- Petrobal
- Wintershall DEA
- ExxonMobil Mexico
- Finsa Energéticos
- Mexico Pacific
- Kinich Energy
- Transición Energética
Work highlights
- Advising Wintershall Dea on its acquisition of a material stake in the offshore Hokchi oil and gas field, Mexico.
- Assists Mexico Pacific with regulatory and contractual advice regarding its proposed LNG terminal in Puerto Peñasco Mexico, and regarding natural gas transport pipelines.
- Advising Enel on execution, compliance and interpretation of power purchase agreements (PPA) it entered into as a result of the electric bidding rounds organised by the Centre of Energy Control (CENACE).
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Ramos, Juan Francisco Torres Landa, Miguel Ángel Mateo Simón