With over 15 years in the market, specialist environmental boutique Pontones & Ledesma has a well-established track record in the sector and 'extensive knowledge of all the factors that can influence an issue with environmental overtones - from consulting to litigation, mitigation measures and legal enforcement'. The ten-strong team handles the gamut of relevant matters (advisory, contentious and strategic), and has been particularly active of late advising on environmental compliance (particularly regarding wastewater and hazardous waste), environmental impact assessments and audits - notably in relation to the real estate, manufacturing and retail sectors. The practice is led by founding partners Luigi Pontones and Arturo Ledesma whose combined expertise covers the full range of specialist environmental matters, from the design of legal strategies concerning environmental matters (particularly regarding audits and litigation), via the obtaining of authorisations and permits from entities including SEMARNAT, ASEA and CONAGUA, through to advisory on the gamut of relevant issues (such as biodiversity, environmental impact and risk, atmospheric emissions, noise, urban solid waste, hazardous pollution and soil remediation), and relevant litigious matters including administrative, amparo and nullity proceedings and popular complaints. The pair can draw on key support from a core group of experienced senior associates consisting of Valeria Bustamante, Pablo Martínez Santuario (who each have over a decade at the firm) and Irvin Mallen. Former associate Michelle Ocampo left the firm in November 2022.
Testimonials
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- 'What internal lawyers should know is that P&L studies issues well and in-depth, and based on this, proposes alternative solutions. They are understandable in their billing by recognising items that can reduce their fees.’
- 'The lawyers maintain an open line of communication and the client is always informed of the steps taken. The names to note: Arturo Ledesma, Pablo Martínez, Mildred Salinas and Maranatha Ramírez.’
Key clients
- Systems de la Laguna
- Industrias Tecnos
Work highlights
- Advised Fibra Uno Administracion on conducting environmental and urban development audits in relation to various projects, as well as environmental consulting.
- Developed an environmental audit regarding compliance with national water and wastewater discharges for Industrias Tecnos (Texas Armament & Technology).