LHO distinguishes itself through its multidisciplinary legal practice in Mexico’s energy sector, advising international players on regulatory compliance, project finance, and energy-related disputes. The firm is especially active in renewables, cross-border infrastructure and trade compliance, and has played a key role in facilitating Chinese investment into renewable energy projects in Mexico. The team boasts a comprehensive bench of corporate and transactional lawyers with specialist expertise that span the energy space. Standout names include Luis Miguel Ramírez, the firm's managing partner, who takes the lead on a heavy caseload of corporate matters in the oil-and-gas and renewables sectors. Luis Enrique Rangel's practice has a transactional focus that sees him primarily handle project development and M&A deals in the energy space, while Erik Del Río supports project financing matters from an investment banking perspective. Associate Jimena Aranza Zubiaga is active across natural resources projects and corporate matters, particularly as regards contract drafting and negotiations.
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Practice head
Erik del Río; Luis Miguel Ramírez; Luis Enrique Rangel
Other key lawyers
Jimena Aranza Zubiaga; Raúl Tornel; Eloisa Alejandre Castillo; Adrian Ulises Salazar
