Based in Monterrey, Santos-Elizondo, S.C. has a longstanding energy and natural resources practice that is particularly strong in the electricity space. The department advises private and public clients on the negotiation of power purchase agreements, and also acts for generators, marketers and suppliers on structuring large projects for the generation and sale of electricity - including both conventional and renewably-sourced projects. Practice head Jorge Alberto Arrambide has broad regulatory and litigation expertise, and receives support from more junior partners Carlos Chávez-Pereda (corporate and M&A, compliance, banking & finance, and energy & infrastructure projects), and Jose Antonio Tellez (energy sector regulation and transactions, along with associated legal matters including real estate, financing and litigation).
Testimonials
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- 'The attorneys at Santos Elizondo are the most qualified professionals in the field and are currently the professionals who offer the most favorable solutions to the companies they represent.'
- 'Santos Elizondo is quick to understand the needs of its clients, and in addition to providing all the legal arguments in the cases, they explain them very clearly to their clients. The firm knows how to gain the trust of its clients.'
- 'From the beginning, the firm showed absolute mastery of the subject and was able to explain the case and the proposals for the resolution of the case very well in a very clear, direct and assertive manner for us, their clients. The entire case was also handled in an agile manner. All of this translated into full confidence from us, as clients, in the work of the firm.'
- 'They are currently the professionals with the greatest technical and professional knowledge in the field; lawyers who are national references in energy law.'
- 'We work with Jorge Arrambide's team, who are constantly updating themselves in the field of energy, supporting us in regulatory issues regarding both electricity and hydrocarbon imports. Their level of involvement is a very good practice that includes technical and management aspects with authorities, understanding the priorities of our industry.'
- 'Constant updating and understanding of our industry, as well as the sense of urgency to prioritize legal services effectively.'
Key clients
- Grupo KMM (Logistik)
- Brío Suministradora Energética
- Fibra Nova
- Enegence
- Ranman Energy Abasto Aislado Dos
- Arnecom
- Compañía Ganadera del Noreste La Angostura
- Minería y Energía del Noreste
- C&M Mundo Industrial
- 3 GR Ingeniería y Construcción
- Sistemas de Energía Internacional
Work highlights
- Assisting Grupo KMM with the design and implementation of a private competitive bidding process.
- Advised Brío Suministradora Energética on the design and implementation of an electric infrastructure project, involving the long-term power supply to an international client in one of its industrial parks in Nuevo León.
- Assisted Fibra Nova with its operations related to the supply of energy in its industrial parks located in Chihuahua.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jorge Alberto Arrambide