Sainz Abogados
Sainz Abogados regularly counsels clients on matters concerning contracting with state-entities Petróleos Mexicanos in the oil-and-gas sector, and Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) in the power sector. The department is a robust choice for companies needing advice on navigating the respective power and hydrocarbons regulatory landscapes, and is also a regular counsel on conflicts related to the operation and administration of energy contracts. The practice is led by Francisco Valdés, who assists clients in the hydrocarbons and power industries with regulatory, administrative and public procurement law; and Daniel Díaz, an experienced litigator. Adrián Villagómez is a further name to note for contentious matters, and Ricardo Pinto is the associate to note for energy sector expertise. Since publication, the team has been boosted by the arrival of Diana Pineda Esteban, a specialist in the developmental side of energy projects, one member of a larger group that arrived from Pérez-Llorca in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Commitment to service and customer service.’
‘High preparation in subjects of its competence.’
- ‘Great firm, Francisco Valdez is extraordinary both in treatment, knowledge and relationships. We are very satisfied with the office.’
- ‘I'd highlight their knowledge, experience, relationships and treatment.’
- ‘Francisco Valdes has very good knowledge of the regulatory framework of the Mexican energy sector. His knowledge of the regulatory framework and the requirements for the start-up and operation of power plants in private energy generation projects has been of great support in the matters entrusted to him.’
- ‘Francisco Valdes is a lawyer with great experience and knowledge in the energy area and an honest and dedicated person to his clients. Other offices may have people with knowledge in energy but hardly as experienced as Mr. Valdes.’
- ‘Francisco Valdes: honour, preparation, experience, mastery of the area and relationships.’
Key clients
- Gas Industrial Monterrey (GIMSA)
- CFEnergía
- Cemex
- Baywa Solar Projects
- Techgen
- Ternium México
- New Fortress Energy
- Grupo Industrial Saltillo
- Mexican Business Council (Consejo Coordinador Empresarial- CCE)
- Corporativo Copamex
- Crisa Libbey México
- Manufacturas Kaltex
- Productos Arpapel
- Hartree Consultores
Work highlights
- Assisted Gas Industrial Monterrey (GIMSA) and ALFA with an agreement for the supply of natural gas to GIMSA that ran from July 2022 to June 2023.
- Advising Cemex on power sector regulatory matters.
- Advising Baywa r.e. Solar Projects on the development of solar power plants in Guanajuato (Parque Solar Los Cuervos) and Yucatan (K’iin).
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francisco Valdes, Daniel Díaz