LHO
The highly specialised energy practice at LHO is admired by clients for its ‘depth of analysis, business focus and agile solutions’ and has rapidly established itself as a solid advisor on all types of energy projects in Mexico and on soft-landing in the country for international companies. In the last few years the practice has supported its clients through a challenging period for private investment in the Mexican energy sector, primarily finding itself active on matters including permitting, litigation, and arbitration with private counterparties and authorities. Managing partner Luis Miguel Ramírez Ruggeberg has a dedicated energy and environmental law practice and is particularly noted in the oil and gas sector as an advisor to multinational companies and international law firms. Erik del Rio is a key contact for energy project structuring and financing, especially those with cross-border aspects; and Luis Enrique Rangel de la Peza primarily assists on natural resources projects, investments, acquisitions, joint ventures and restructuring. Associate Jimena Zubiaga is active in the sector and has experience on the corporate and project development aspects of projects in the sector, particularly in establishing structures for private equity-sponsored natural resource ventures.
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Testimonials
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‘LHO stands out for its active participation in business work teams, among which the energy and sustainability sectors stand out. Within them, the firm plays a key role in the creation and dissemination of training and analysis spaces through which company employees can prepare and learn about ESG.’
‘Independent of their professional excellence, it is the human quality of the collaborators that gives the firm a differentiator. Specifically, the positive participation of Luis Miguel Ramírez Ruggeberg, Luis Enrique Rangel de la Peza and Eloísa Alejandre Castillo stands out; who work from the search for a collective well-being, where their actions respond to the objectives of sustainable development in a specific and general way.’
‘The firm stands out for its immediate response, depth of analysis, business focus and agile solutions. Its energy and natural resources practice provides legal services to both the private and public sectors. The team is always up to date on current issues and present in the main forums.’
‘LHO's managing partner is very well positioned in the middle, with a presence and leadership in forums such as the Spanish and British chambers of commerce. The team has a command of the subject matter and sophisticated legal opinions on complex issues. Always available and always accurate.’
‘The communication. In our case, our reference lawyer is Luis Miguel Ramírez, who is always willing to provide detailed information on the situation of any lawsuit and the next steps to take along with possible scenarios. He is a lawyer who has a very realistic vision of the situation and who knows how to take the necessary steps to meet the objectives.’
‘Attention. Luis Miguel Ramírez: leadership, knowledge and service; Luis Enrique Rangel: empathy and attitude, service; Jimena Zubiaga: service and professionalism.’
‘They are promoting various initiatives for the transition towards a low carbon economy such as the Ecozone project in the state of Morelos, Mexico. They seek to promote an area where citizen participation is rewarded, where sustainable mobility initiatives and the use of renewable energy are promoted. The team is committed to caring for the environment by participating in climate action issues and seeking alliances to promote the projects of its clients that are aligned with a socio-environmental impact.’
‘They are committed and capable people who provide excellent support to improve corporate governance as well as promote possible collaborations between related projects.’
Key clients
- Prodiel
- Pachamama Solar
- Potrero Solar
- Novamper
- Power China International
- Sinohydro
- Grupo Avanzia (Grupo Cobra)
- Tozzi
- Enel Green Power
- Goldbeck Solar
- Longi
- Grupo Dragón
- Naturgy
- Acciona
- Camescom
- Britcham
- Ecozona
- Centursa
- Airsa
- Secretaria de Desarrollo Sustentable del Estado de Morelos
- Iberdrola
- Veolia
- DG Impianti
- Dygasol
Work highlights
- Advised Prodiel on the engineering procurement and construction of more than 3,000MW in renewable energy plants in Mexico, as well as the operation and maintenance of several photovoltaic plants.
- Assisted Power China International with conflict resolution concerning the development of its photovoltaic projects in the states of Aguascalientes and Jalisco.
- Assisting the Spanish renewable energy major Iberdrola, in multiple dispute resolution cases alongside its projects in Mexico, particularly in the area of criminal law.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Miguel Ramírez Ruggeberg, Erik del Río Gonzalez, Jimena Aranza Zubiaga Garza, Luis Enrique Rangel de la Peza, Eloisa Alejandre Castillo