Projects
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 2
About
Provided by CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC
CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow (“CMS WLL”) 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 WLL specializes in all aspects required for an exemplary infrastructure practice. From the design and preparation of constitutional, legislative and regulatory reforms within the sector, through financing and execution of public infrastructure projects, including their structuring and allocation, as well as dispute resolution.
Our team of lawyers is highly skilled in public-private partnership (PPP) programs for the development of public infrastructure. Some of our members have participated in the proliferation of this type of programs around the world and in their improvement, both in Mexico and abroad.
The members of our firm have advised the Federal Government (through the Presidency, the Finance Ministry (SHCP), the Communications and Transport Ministry (SCT), Banobras, Nacional Financiera and Sociedad Hipotecaria Federal, the governments of various Mexican states and multilateral banking institutions (World Bank and IADB), regarding the design and development of PPP programs in Mexico and other parts of the world.
Chambers Review
CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow is an established international firm that has an active practice in the projects arena in Mexico. The department boasts expertise in advising public institutions and private clients on public bids. The projects practice group also has experience in energy, transport and social infrastructure, with activity on road, rail and water matters. Inter-American Development Bank and Grupo Azvi count among the firm's new client wins.
Work Highlights
- CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow's projects team advised NAFIN on the amendment of one of the guarantees of the structured financing granted for closing workson the Bordo Poniente Etapa IV landfill.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow consistently offers proposals that internally streamline both the implementation of our internal processes as well as our project's progress."
"CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow consistently offers proposals that internally streamline both the implementation of our internal processes as well as our project's progress."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Enrique Lorente Ludlow is active in the projects space in Mexico, assisting clients with matters spanning transport and water infrastructure.
"Enrique Lorente Ludlow displays a high level of professionalism and dedication, and consistently provides original, innovative and robust solutions."
Up-and-coming partner Marcia Livia Santome Sánchez enters the rankings for the first time this year following market commendation for her projects practice in Mexico.
"Marcia Livia Santome Sánchez provides us with an exceptionally broad market perspective and is always considering factors that may pose risks to our project."
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC
Mexico
Members
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Alejandro Mata Sastré
Head of Department
Eduardo Revilla
Head of Department
Ernesto Castañeda Mendoza
Fernando Nava
Giancarlo Schievenini
Ixchel Duarte
Jose Luis Meza
José Antonio Ruiz Porte Petit
Marcia Santomé Sánchez
Head of Department
Sofia Reyes
Clients
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Acciona
Banobras
Black Rock
Bombardier Transportation Mexico
Communications and Transport Ministry, Mexico
Corporativo Kosmos
Grupo Dahnos
Grupo Indi
Importaciones Marktorne
Inmobiliaria Tecaponiente Nuevo Milenio
Inter-American Development Bank
Invex Infraestructura
Mexico City Government
Ministry of Finance, Mexico
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Mexico
Ministry of Public Works, Mexico
Mota-Engil Mexico
Proactiva Medio Ambiente
Sacyr Concesiones México
Sistema Eléctricos Metropolitanos
Termo WTE
Termoenergía CDMX Holding
World Bank
Industries
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Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health
Industrial Engineering
Infrastructure
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Retail
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities