Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 2
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+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, 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.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie's energy and natural resources team provided Shell with regulatory advice on the agreements for the provision of deep-water drilling units, and on the authorisations to operate oil rigs and vessels.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie always offers its advice and services in a timely manner, as the team boasts the ability to deliver the task on schedule based on our company's tight business time frame."
"Baker McKenzie always offers its advice and services in a timely manner, as the team boasts the ability to deliver the task on schedule based on our company's tight business time frame."
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.
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-Barrónis very responsive and always puts in extra effort to ensure our satisfaction with his services. His advice is straight to the point and practical."
"Benjamin Torres-Barrón is one of the best lawyers I've ever worked with. He is extremely professional, very focused on the task at hand, and gives an outstanding level of service."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Mexico
Members
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Head of Department
Carlos Maass Porras
Daniel Sánchez-Morales
Marco Nieto-Vázquez
Pamela Lemus
Yuriria Mascott