Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 3
About
Provided by Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados
Our team of professionals has the expertise to provide high-level legal services in structuring and financing power projects for domestic and international clients and in commercializing power in the new wholesale power market.
The firm is a recognized leader in Mexico’s efforts related to climate justice and energy transition. Our partners actively participate in recommendations regarding public policies pursuant to international commitments, including those embodied in the United Nations Climate Change Conferences.
We are proud to increasingly advise on the extensive opportunities related to energy transition and decarbonization. In addition to assisting conventional generators (solar, wind, biomass), we are honoured to be among the first firms to advise on green ammonia and green hydrogen, carbon capture, transportation, storage, electromobility and emissions markets, among other key themes of the energy transition.
We also provide legal assistance in public tenders, infrastructure projects development, corporate structures, equipment financing, permitting and cross-border commercial agreements related to vessels, marine artefacts and petroleum equipment used in exploration and production operations.
Our lawyers can advise companies on their day-to-day processes and highly complex transactions. The versatility of the team members includes experts in the regulatory field, the transactional arena, and financial aspects linked to the sector.
Chambers Review
Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados houses an active energy practice in Mexico with strong expertise in the oil and gas and renewables arenas, regularly advising on upstream, midstream and downstream matters. The team also benefits from experience in assisting with sector-related project finance and M&A transactions. The energy and natural resources department frequently acts on behalf of clients on regulatory issues as well as contentious mandates.
Work Highlights
- Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados advised Noble Petróleoon meeting the bidding processes requirements issued by CFEnergía, including contracts for the supply of petroleum products.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Goodrich Riquelme y Asociadosalways comply with our requests in a timely and effective manner. The lawyers are professional and knowledgeable, and give extremely good and prompt services."
"Goodrich Riquelme y Asociadosalways comply with our requests in a timely and effective manner. The lawyers are professional and knowledgeable, and give extremely good and prompt services."
Notable Practitioners
Distinguished practitioner David Enríquez benefits from a long-standing track record in the Mexican energy and natural resources arena. He is highly recognised by market commentators for his vast experience in the oil and gas space in Mexico.
"David Enríquez is a leader who is an excellent professional and highly business-focused."
"David Enríquez is one of the most professional and knowledgeable lawyers I've worked with in the energy industry in Mexico."
Associate-to-watch Erika Roldán enters the rankings this year upon obtaining appreciation from clients and peers alike for her presence in the energy and natural resources legal market in Mexico.
"Erika Roldán is an extremely straightforward and professional lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados
Mexico