Santamarina y Steta's practice in the energy sector has recently involved advising numerous domestic and regional stakeholders in the industry seeking regulatory and contractual advice on their relationships with Pemex and other state entities. Led by Juan Carlos Machorro, who is well versed in corporate, M&A and financing law, the practice has capabilities across oil and gas, as well as alternative and renewable power. At senior associate level, Norma Álvarez is the key contact; adept in energy, regulation, ESG, climate change and environment issues, she can draw on professional experience in the public sector - notably at Mexico's energy regulatory body (the CRE) and the enironmental Ministry (SEMARNAT).
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Key clients
- Alkhorayef Petroleum Colombia
- Abbott Laboratories de México
- Absormex CMPC Tissue
- Aisin Holdings of America
- Arm Energy
- Chevron
- CU Foundation
- Diamond Generating Corporation de México
- Graftech
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico
- Innophos Fosfatados de México
- Inteva México
- Kimberly Clark de México
- LG Innotek
- Mondelez México
- Pierson Capital de México
- Teksid Hierro de México
- Wabtec de México
- Walter P. Moore and Associates
- Worthington Industries
Work highlights
- Advised Alkhorayef Petroleum Colombia on a review of contracts and agreements with Pemex.
- Advising Innophos Fosfatados de México on generation permits, energy pricing, and clean energy technologies.
- Assisted Abbot Laborartories de México with a due diligence report for a contract with Finsa in Querétaro.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Carlos Machorro