Greenberg Traurig, S.C.’s energy and natural resources practice has broad regulatory, transactional and litigation experience across many segments of the energy industry, including crude oil, natural gas, oil products, LNG and electricity -both conventional and renewables. Of counsel Pedro Reséndez co-leads the practice and is appreciated by his clients for his ‘deep knowledge of the industry’; he has complementary experience in energy and government relations, and is counsel of choice for a number of multinationals operating in the Mexican market. His fellow practice co-head is Erick Hernández Gallego, a key figure in transactional and financing matters in both the hydrocarbons and generation sectors. On financing matters, senior partner Juan Manuel González brings his considerable experience to bear. The practice has a strong pool of associates to draw on, including seniors Rodrigo Vázquez del Mercado-Rivera and Luis Jorge Akle.

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Testimonials

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‘Pedro Resendez is an excellent lawyer with extensive experience. In particular, he has a great ability to analyze complex issues and communicate them effectively. He has deep knowledge of the industry and is an extremely objective person, so he always clearly sees the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy. Additionally, he has a great ability to listen to his clients and economic experts.’
‘The team responds to issues quickly and on time.’
‘Direct attention from the partner, who is involved in the project and has extensive experience in the field of energy and the environment.’
‘The multidisciplinary team to attend to the entrusted matter and the high speed in the response to attend to the matter. If it compares favorably with other firms.’
‘Its high response capacity with a multidisciplinary team adapted to the required need.’

Key clients

3Bear Energy
Alveg Distribución Química
BNPP
BP
CEMEX
Engie
Envision Energy International
Excellence Sea and Land Logistics
Gobierno del Estado de Yucatán
Grupo Cobra
Grupo IDESA
Kepco Corporation
Kiewit
Kino Facilities Manager
KST Electric Power Company
New Fortress Energy
Regulus
Saavi Energia
Samsung C&T
Sujio

Work highlights

Acting for New Fortress Energy on the design of the contractual arrangement for a deepwater natural gas project.
Advised Envision y Vive Energia on the implementation of a green ammonia project through the generation of renewable energy.
Advised Kiewit on the award -in association with Siemens Energy- of a contract by CFE for the construction of the 1029MW Tuxpan power plant.