Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster's energy and infrastructure department is particularly well regarded in the electricity market, where it is notably active advising on market entrance, representation before regulatory bodies and operating agreements. The team has assisted with a variety of innovative power generation projects (including solar, wind, and geothermal plants), and is also capable of handling transactional and contentious matters in the power sector. Guadalupe Esparza co-leads the team and has established herself as one of the up-and-coming partners acting for national and international clients - including government entities and private sector companies - on all types of projects related to the new wholesale electricity market. Fellow co-head Alejandro Ripoll-González is an experienced figure across the projects arena, be it domestically or on foreign projects with Mexican stakeholders. Standout support comes from senior associate Diego Álvarez Ampudia, who handles the structuring, negotiation, financing and execution of infrastructure and energy projects.
Testimonials
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‘What makes this practice unique is definitely the knowledge that its lawyers have of the energy sector and the rules applicable to the Mexican electricity market. We think it is a diverse and inclusive firm; our account is handled by Guadalupe Esparza, who is the partner in charge of the energy area, together with Diego Álvarez Ampudia.’
‘Guadalupe Esparza and Diego Álvarez Ampudia are both true specialists in the energy sector, which is highly technical and has many complexities. They have the best disposition to serve their clients and are very flexible, adapting to the needs of each project in which they are involved.’
‘The team is always learning, they understand technical aspects of the various technologies in the electrical sector. Their recommendations are always the most appropriate from a legal/regulatory point of view to each particular situation.’
‘Guadalupe Esparza is particularly ingenious in her proposals, many times they are "outside the box". Her reports are very clear and concise.’
‘Guadalupe Esparza has solid knowledge of the sector.’
Key clients
- Engie
- Energía Verde Distribuida (EVD)
- Rich’s
- Phinia
- Ingredion
- Terra Energía
- Pilgrim’s
- Harbin Electric International
- Grupo KMM
- Time Ceramics
- Atlas Renewable Energy
- EDF Renewables
- BorgWarner
- Junta Central de Agua y Saneamiento de Chihuahua
- Certe Energy
- Rengen Energy Solutions
Work highlights
- Advising Harbin Electric International on all legal matters for the construction and commissioning of a 350MW combined cycle power generation plant for the Federal Commission of Electricity (CFE).
- Assisting Grupo KMM with due diligence and risk assessments reports in regulatory, real estate and corporate matters for its acquisition of a portfolio of five power generation projects.
- Advising a subsidiary of Engie on regulatory matters related to the migration of a power plant to the wholesale electricity market and the implementation of new power sale schemes.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Guadalupe Esparza Sanchez, Alejandro Ripoll-Gonzalez