SMPS Legal is a reliable choice for regulatory advice in the hydrocarbons sector, with a strong track record guiding companies through compliance for major projects in Mexico. The team is also experienced in structuring and funding electricity projects, and obtaining permits from the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), and also has experience assisting with mining projects. Eduardo Pizarro Suárez is the practice head in Mexico City, with Calgary (Canada) based partner Carlos Solórzano also a key contact who evidences a strong focus on ol and gas.

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Key clients

  • Renaissance Oil Corp
  • Tonali Energia
  • Jaguar Exploración y Extracción
  • GS Oil & Gas
  • GD Holdings
  • Pantera Exploracion y Extraccion
  • IHSA Iberoamericana de Hidrocarburos
  • Murphy Oil
  • Cheiron Holdings
  • Shell Exploración y Extracción de México
  • BP Exploration Mexico
  • Chevron Energía de México

Work highlights

  • Advising Renaissance Oil on regulatory compliance with its contractual obligations from E&P licenses granted by the CNH (National Hydrocarbons Commission).
  • Advising Tonalli Energia on regulatory compliance.
  • Advising GD Holdings on the structuring and development of six distributed generation solar facilities.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eduardo Pizarro Suárez