The environmental group at Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC has a track record in advising on a range of environmental compliance mandates, namely those involving water supply and waste water discharge, along with environmental impact assessments; and the securing of municipal, state, and federal environmental and social permits for the development of projects. Arbitration and litigation stemming from environmental disputes constitute an additional pillar of the practice. The team is frequently retained by major multinationals working across the food and drink, retail, automotive and hospitality sectors, who benefit from the firm’s full-service offering and the transactional expertise that comes with it. The practice is co-led by Edmond Grieger, who handles advisory matters, as well as administrative arbitration and litigation; and Ariel Garfio, who specialises in the development, construction and operation of energy and infrastructure projects, in addition to environmental, regulatory and agrarian matters. The key associate-level contact is Roberto Flores, who focuses on providing day-to-day regulatory and environmental advice to domestic and international companies, as well as handling real estate and projects mandates.

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Key clients

  • Anheuser Bush InBev (Grupo Modelo)
  • Invenergy
  • BMW Group
  • 3M
  • Blanmin
  • Uber and Corner Shop
  • COMPAS (Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes)
  • Benteler
  • First Brands Group (Brake Parts)
  • Amigos de Sian Ka’an
  • Fresenius
  • Grupo Transmontes
  • USG México
  • Hella Automotive (now Forvia)

Work highlights

  • Advised Grupo Modelo on issues related to transmission of water rights and environmental compliance matters across several states.
  • Provided ongoing legal advice relating to 3M’s offices and manufacturing plants in Chihuahua, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, and Baja California, ensuring that its waste management service providers comply with environmental regulations.
  • Advised Invenergy on compliance matters related to environmental, social and regulatory matters for the successful development, construction and operation of all its energy generation projects in Mexico.

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Edmond Grieger, Ariel Garfio