Among the comprehensive array of energy and natural resources services at Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C., clients appreciate its ‘deep knowledge of environmental matters’ and commend the team for being ’ahead of regulatory developments in the carbon credit space’. Its recent workload has been indicative of the breadth of the department’s expertise, acting in amparo trials, financings, regulatory compliance and M&A, among other areas. At the head of the practice, Benjamín Torres-Barrón handles all legal matters relating to the development and construction of real estate, mining, infrastructure and other major projects spanning energy and natural resources, either in Mexico or involving Mexican entities. Daniel Sánchez Morales is an experienced advisor to both developers and lenders; while Marco Nieto-Vazquez has a strong public sector practice, focusing on nuclear matters, and power trading and pricing. At associate level, key support is provided by Carlos Maass-Porras and Pamela Lemus. Former senior asociate Carlos Muskus Guardia left to establish his own practice in October 2022.

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Testimonials

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‘The service we have received from Baker & McKenzie has been thorough and has covered our broad needs; ranging from commercial aspects, energy law, amparo law, regulatory, and litigation.’
‘We received excellent service that is specific to our needs. I have worked with senior partners, such as Benjamin Torres-Barrón and Alfonso Cortes, who have always taken time to meet with me, understand the situation, and provide advice suitable for our requirements. Javier Jaime has provided excellent service with respect to amparo and agrarian claim litigations. I have worked with Javier Navarro and Pamela Lemus at the Associate level, and both have been excellent to work with.’
‘Deep knowledge of environmental matters; ahead of regulatory developments in the carbon credit space.’
‘Federico Ruanova and Benjamin Torres-Barrón are both deserving of many superlatives. They are substantively impeccable, very practical, and super responsive.’

Key clients

Shell México Gas Natural
Valero Services
Gas del Litoral

Work highlights

Advising Shell México Gas Natura on an ICC arbitration that it has brought against Energía Costa Azul.
Advised Pachama on the preparation of a market entry memo covering a general carbon related overview in Mexico.
Assisting Valero Services with daily regulatory advice to maintain and operate its permits and operations in Mexico.