Energy & Natural Resources
Global Guide 2024 : Mexico
Band 2
Contact number
+52 55 5279 2900About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
As Mexico's premier global law firm, our renowned Energy team offers a full range of energy focused services to clients, which differentiates us from other law firms in the country. From oil and gas to renewables, minor to major projects, and from the producers to end users' perspectives, we are able to coordinate our clients' work in Mexico, as well as support their global operations to help them strategically navigate the complexities of the Mexican market, which is the second most important market in Latin America. Our Energy team is complemented by our leading Tax, Environmental and Energy Economics teams. Our group's ability to counsel on electricity, renewable, oil and gas matters across the transactional and disputes spectrum offers clients a unique ability to have one firm advising them in an integrated manner in Mexico.
Our team consists of some of the top energy lawyers and specialists in Mexico. A large number of new clients have relied on our expertise on the energy market during the last year, which shows the upward trend in our growth and position as leaders in the Mexico energy sector. Our proven track record and collective industry experience in advising clients on numerous private and public disclosed matters place us as the "go-to" advisors for many leading companies on their most important transactions.
Please visit bakermckenzie.com to learn more about our practice.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is a well-regarded international firm that possesses strong expertise in the energy arena in Mexico. The team is frequently sought out by clients to handle a wide range of mandates, including sector-related M&A transactions, power purchase agreements, project finance deals and regulatory matters. It is deeply involved in the energy arena, representing clients in acquiring stakes in energy companies and handling permitting, hydrocarbon storage matters and public bids.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Baker McKenzie have vast experience across all the fields of the energy sector, and are able to see trends which help them provide better advice to us. They are also extremely responsive when issues arise."
"The team at Baker McKenzie have vast experience across all the fields of the energy sector, and are able to see trends which help them provide better advice to us. They are also extremely responsive when issues arise."
Notable Practitioners
Esteemed Mexico-City based partner Benjamín Torres-Barrón leads the energy and natural resources department, and maintains a solid market recognition for his expertise in the Mexican arena.
"Benjamin Torres-Barrón is a lawyer with extensive experience and knowledge in the energy sector. He has great commercial awareness and provides great prospects for risks and negotiation."
"Benjamin Torres-Barrón takes care of his clients; he is responsive, and very in the loop of everything that goes on in the market. He is not a theoretical lawyer, but rather a practical one who resolves problems."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Mexico
Members
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Head of Department
Carlos Jose Muskus-Guardia
Daniel Sánchez-Morales
Elsa Palomino
Marco Nieto-Vázquez
Yuriria Mascott