Mayer Brown Mexico, S.C.'s Mexico City office is an integral location for its firm-wide energy and natural resources offering that frequently acts on cross-border operations spanning the range of power and oil-and-gas matters with a Mexican aspect. Ariel Ramos chairs the practice group and has particular prowess in banking and finance matters. His energy and infrastructure also encompasses structuring, implementation of projects, risk assessment, regulatory advice, and project contracts. His main support in Mexico City comes from associate Claudia Ramos, whose practice has a particular emphasis on transactions in the energy sector. The office works closely with its counterparts in the US, primarily its Houston and Washington DC. Gabriel Salinas in Houston is a key collaborator when it comes to cross-border US-Mexican matters.

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  • 'A firm with partners and associates that know current legislation, public institutions and the national market.'
  • 'Ariel Ramos is knowledgeable about the country's energy reality, as well as project financing. He is used to clearly understanding the concerns of national and foreign clients and is proactive in generating ideas and solutions.'

Key clients

  • Engie México
  • Petronas
  • Lukoil
  • Bulkmatic
  • Talos México
  • Andino Terminales
  • Citibanamex
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Grupo Cobra
  • AES

Work highlights

  • Advised Talos Mexico on the regulatory matters related to the ownership of Zama Field.
  • Assisting AES with regulatory advice, including analysis of projects, contracts, permits, and potential acquisitions of renewable energy projects.
  • Advising Bulkmatic on its operation and regulatory compliance regarding a storage terminal.

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Ariel Ramos