The expertise of the team at LHO takes in environmental compliance, regulatory matters, permitting, project development and related litigation. A recent standout matter saw the group assist Veolia and EVH with a circular economy project involving the transformation of scrapped cars into electric vehicles and the creation of energy with organic waste. Leadership of the practice is shared between managing partner Luis Miguel Ramírez, who handles renewable energy projects and ESG matters; and real estate, energy and project finance specialist Luis Enrique Rangel. The key name to note at associate level is Morelos office lead Jimena Aranza Zubiaga Garza, who majors on project development mandates, the drafting of contracts and administrative permits applications.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Disposition and professionalism, always present. The LHO team is quite differentiated from other firms from an environmental point of view. The topics in which they have specialised are innovative and quite unique compared to the work done by other firms, for example, the work they have done on ecozones.’

  • ‘Luis Miguel Ramírez Ruggeberg is a dedicated person, extremely kind, very professional, and very knowledgeable about environmental issues.'

  • ‘It is a firm with excellent treatment of its clients, with great professionalism and that radiates security in any litigation. It is a group of excellent professionals with exceptional involvement.'

  • ‘We have found a team deeply committed to excellence and creative problem-solving, based on their implementation of innovative technological solutions. They streamline processes and improve efficiency, allowing us to deliver excellent results.'

  • ‘LHO is a firm made up of lawyers with experience and specialised knowledge in local, regional and international environmental laws. This allows them to offer expert advice in a variety of areas, their approach is multidisciplinary, which allows them to address environmental problems from multiple perspectives and offer comprehensive solutions to clients.'

  • ‘Luis Miguel Ramírez has a clear commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. As well as a deep knowledge of ESG principles, he supports external initiatives on environmental and community issues.'

  • ‘They are lawyers with several areas of expertise, which creates a multidisciplinary team in which we fully trust. As clients, when we have any questions that involve environmental, tax, corporate, or legislation, we are certain that they will be able to guide us in the best way.'

  • ‘In addition to being excellent lawyers, they are great people. As a customer, consistency and authenticity are very important to me, and LHO is made up of honest and empathetic people who share the company's values, and who seek a positive impact on the world. I have had the fortune of working very closely with Luis Miguel Ramirez Ruggeberg, Luis Enrique de la Peza and Jimena Aranza Zubiaga, and I confirm this about all three of them.'

Key clients

  • Prodiel
  • Pachamama Solar
  • Potrero Solar
  • Novamper
  • Power China International
  • Sinohydro
  • Avanzia
  • Tozzi
  • Naturgy
  • Carbon Trust
  • Longi
  • Acciona
  • Cultivo
  • Britcham
  • Camescom
  • Centursa
  • Proximity Parks
  • Kolibrie
  • Widu
  • Coburch
  • BAUNS
  • Fiabila
  • Secretaria de Desarrollo Sustentable Morelos
  • Iberdrola
  • Televisión Española
  • Swearit
  • Dygasol
  • Mayahueltec
  • OTU
  • El Guajito
  • El Vergel/ Piur Naturals
  • Carveoax
  • Biotek Agro
  • Ivarey
  • Start up Mexico
  • Parquetec
  • COENVCO

Work highlights

  • Provided The Carbon Trust with advice on various projects for a range of clients including world-leading food companies, energy companies, banks, international government offices, airlines and supermarket companies.
  • Provided Prodiel with legal advice for an environmental initiative to protect howler monkeys in Campeche.
  • Assisted the Ecozona del Centro Histórico de Cuernavaca (the first Ecological Zone created in LATAM) with the drafting of its new management programme.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luis Miguel Ramírez, Enrique Rangel de la Peza