In the words of one client, the projects and infrastructure lawyers at international full-service firm Jones Day demonstrate ‘skill at negotiation, teamwork, collaboration with other firms, business skill and emotional intelligence’. The group specialises in the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects – especially those related to airports, oil-and-gas, and renewables – as well as related contracts and due diligence work. It is routinely instructed by developers, construction companies, sponsors, borrowers, and financial institutions. The team is led by a trio of partners, comprising: Alberto de la Parra, who focuses on project structuring, corporate and project finance, M&A and restructuring; José A Estandía, who specialises in project finance transactions in Mexico’s energy sector for clients working in renewables and oil-and-gas; and Manuel Romano, who advises developers, buyers, and financing parties on development projects. Associate-level names to note include Fernando Verdín (energy projects) and Mariana de Maria y Campos (project finance and infrastructure matters).

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Testimonials

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‘Arturo de la Parra and Alexandra Sibaja - focused on the goals of the client.’
‘We consider that the participation of Jones Day, in particular Arturo de la Parra and Alexandra Sibaja, in the design of the structure, contracts and general documentation was vital so that the counterparties showed willingness to sign the initial documents, as well as advance the process.’
‘Among the qualities I highlight: negotiation, adaptation to the environment, teamwork, not only to manage the parties involved, but also to collaborate with other firms and establish common objectives, commercial skills and emotional intelligence.’

Key clients

Banco Santander
Beel Infra
Grupo Energía México Gemex
Iberdrola
Invex Infraestructura 4
Grupo Gigante
Vitol Electricidad de México
Ainda Energía e Infraestructura
Constellation Brands
Saavi Energía
Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior
Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Públicos
Nacional Financiera
Banco Sabadell
Desarrollos Eólicos Mexicanos

Work highlights

Represented Banobras, NAFIN, and Bancomext in connection with a $2.1bn revolving loan granted to a Special Purpose Mexican Trust for the acquisition of Jet Fuel collection rights generated by Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares.
Advised Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior on an amendment and increase of a bridge loan granted to PTI Infraestructura (a subsidiary of PEMEX), with PEMEX as joint obligor.