Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 2
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Provided by CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC
CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow (“CMS Mexico”) is part of the international law firm, CMS. Ranked as the world’s 6th largest law firm by lawyer headcount (over 5,000 lawyers), CMS has 74 offices in 42 countries.
CMS Mexico offers the most qualified, international expertise in Mexico in electricity matters, and in exploration and production of deepwater hydrocarbons.
Having advised the Federal Government on the implementation of the Wholesale Electricity Market and the restructuring of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), including the drafting of the Electricity Market Rules, CMS Mexico is currently advising many key players on their participation in the new electricity industry.
Additionally, the National Energy Control Centre (CENACE) has retained WLL-CMS for the implementation of the Operational Guide of the Clearing House for the Long-Term Auctions, as well as the hiring of the operator of the Clearing House. The firm is also advising CENACE on drafting the rules for the Third Long Term Auction.
The former has given CMS-WLL a regarding the new regime, and a much deeper understanding of the market, allowing our team to provide more qualified legal advice to our clients and a keen understanding of their new options for their business decisions.
Chambers Review
CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow houses a highly regarded practice that possesses broad expertise in a variety of energy mandates in Mexico, encompassing project financing, power purchase agreements and energy-related M&A transactions. The department is also held in high regard for its handling of complex regulatory mandates, boasting notable experience in matters arising across the power and oil and gas spaces.
Work Highlights
- CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow advised Shell on the negotiation of several electricity coverage contracts executed with electricity companies such as Vitol, Saavi, Tractebel, DEACERO, CFE Calificados, amongst others.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow's vast experience allows them to come up with creative solutions. They understand our needs and are agile and flexible, adapting to our internal ways of working."
"CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow's vast experience allows them to come up with creative solutions. They understand our needs and are agile and flexible, adapting to our internal ways of working."
Notable Practitioners
Solid partner Derek Woodhouse Saavedra garners praise from market commentators for his expertise in matters arising in the power sector in Mexico, frequently winning mandates to advise on electricity market regulations.
"Derek Woodhouse Saavedra is always up to date with energy issues, which adds great value to his proposals."
"Derek Woodhouse Saavedra is an expert in energy regulatory matters. His level of service is very strong and his commercial awareness is solid."
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC
Mexico
Members
Provided by CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC
Alejandro Beas
Ana Sofía Taracena
Daniel Alberto Lezama
Head of Department
Gabriel Salinas Ruiz
Luis Fernandez
Manuel Ferrara
Clients
Provided by CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC
Ainda
Aldesa Energías Renovables de México
Arendal
B2E
Banco Interacciones
CDPQ
CKD IM
Centro Nacional de Control de Energía
Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta
Cox Energy
EDECSA
EDF
Energyland
EnergylandCKD I
EnergylandCKD IM
Energía Infra
Engie
Engie / Enlight
Exergy
Fastgas
Grupo Aldesa
Grupo Simsa
Hartree Partners
Iberdrola
Idinsa
Intergen
Macquarie
Mater Energía
Mexican Energy Ministry
Mexico Power Group
Mota-Engil
Más Energía
NAFIN
ORCA
Pemex
PepsiCo
Power Generators’ Union
Sacyr Concesiones
Sempra Energy (Ienova)
Solar Century
Solar Fuel
Spanish Power
T-Solar
Termo WTE
Zuma Energía
Industries
Provided by CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Electricity
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Hydrocarbons
Industrial Engineering
Non for Profit
Oil & Gas
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Renewables
Technology
Transportation
Utilities