Projects and infrastructure

Greenberg Traurig, S.C.

Client Satisfaction

Lauded by one client as ‘without a doubt one of the most experienced groups of lawyers in the Mexican market’, the team at Greenberg Traurig, S.C. is equipped to assist developers, funds and banks with the development and financing of infrastructure projects - namely those involving highways, airports, ports, energy, water and telecoms infrastructure. A recent standout matter saw the group advise the State of Sonora on the implementation of a state fund for the financing, construction and operation of public and social infrastructure in the state, including highways, roads, hospitals and water treatment plants. Leadership of the practice is shared between José Antonio Butrón, who handles energy and infrastructure-related M&A and the structuring and implementation of infrastructure funds including CKDs, CERPIs, and FIBRAs-E; project finance and public procurement specialist Juan Manuel González Bernal; and Gabriela Palomino, who focuses on transactional matters and the formation of infrastructure funds. Luis Torres (finance, corporate, and M&A) and Edgar Fernando Orozco (project finance) are the key associate-level contacts.

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Testimonials

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'Clarity and in-depth knowledge of the issues. The team has extensive legal knowledge, which has allowed us to develop innovative financial structures; we did not find the same solvency and capacity for this type of operations in other firms.'
'High level of knowledge of the subject and the availability to attend to any task at any time. Committed people with a great attitude.'
'José Antonio Butrón - good attitude, always available and looking for creative ways to solve problems. Very committed team compared to other firms.'
'They are one of the teams that most actively close transactions in the infrastructure sector (transport, digital and energy). Their knowledge has been key to help in difficult moments of contract negotiations. José Antonio Butrón - excellent lawyer and one of the most active in the infrastructure sector.'
'Without a doubt one of the most experienced groups of lawyers in the Mexican market, an example of which is Rodrigo Orozco Waters, who has an in-depth knowledge of stock markets. They understand the client's needs and get involved with their business model.'
'They have excellent quality at all levels of the team and the partner is involved with every issue. Luis Torres - available 24x7 and very efficient.'

Key clients

Mexico Infrastructure Partners
Infraestructura México
Concesionaria Autopista del Sureste
Concesiones Integrales
MXT Infrastructure Holdings
Banorte
Pápagos Servicios para la Infraestructura
Sarre Infraestructura y Servicios
Estado de Veracruz
Estado de Sonora
Estado de Hidalgo
IENTC

Work highlights

Assisted Mexico Infrastructure Partners (MIP) with the acquisition of thirteen power plants from Iberdrola.
Assisted Mexico Infrastructure Partners (MIP) with the sale of a 50% co-control equity interest in MXT Infrastructure Holdings to ARDIAN.
Assisted Fibra Infraestructura Mexico with the acquisition of a participation in three project companies with four highway assets.