Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 2
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Greenberg Traurig’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice brings together integrated, multidisciplinary teams from across the firm’s many practice areas to advise energy companies, NOCs, IOCs, OFS, private equity funds, utilities, project developers, investors, regulators, governments and other energy industry participants in important aspects of their business. Our experience as professionals within many segments of the energy industry, coupled with our attorneys’ transactional, regulatory, litigation, and arbitration capabilities, gives us a strong position from which to facilitate energy and natural resources-related legal strategies, not only in Mexico and the United States, but in international energy markets as well.
Chambers Review
Greenberg Traurig possesses a remarkable team within a multi-practice firm that provides solid capabilities in the energy sector. The energy and natural resources practice group remains notably active in midstream matters, with additional participation in the renewables segment of the market. Greenberg Traurig routinely assists clients with transactional, regulatory and contentious matters arising in the energy field, including the acquisition of energy assets, the financing of energy projects and permitting. The firm is active in a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy.
Work Highlights
- Greenberg Traurig represented New Fortress Energy in a contractual agreement for a deep-water natural gas project in the Gulf of Mexico.
Strengths
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"Greenberg Traurig's energy and natural resources team have a wide range of expertise and a substantial pool of talent, which allows them to effectively address a variety of issues and challenges."
"Greenberg Traurig's energy and natural resources team have a wide range of expertise and a substantial pool of talent, which allows them to effectively address a variety of issues and challenges."
Notable Practitioners
Partner Pedro Reséndez Bocanegra has long-standing activity in the Mexican energy arena assisting clients with a broad range of matters, spanning fuel storage terminals and the acquisition of energy assets.
"Pedro Reséndez Bocanegra's extensive knowledge and expertise in energy contracts is invaluable. His ability to navigate complex legal matters provides us with peace of mind and confidence."
Partner Erick Hernández receives notable praise for his regulatory energy knowledge in Mexico. He boasts expertise in oil and gas and renewables mandates.
"Working with Erick Hernández is a truly collaborative and productive experience. He not only provides expert guidance but also ensures that our contracts are airtight and legally sound."
Senior associate Luis Jorge Akle Arronte joins the rankings this year following recognition for his work in renewable energy and oil and gas projects in Mexico.
"Luis Jorge Akle Arronte is always available and provides excellent responses. He has experience dealing with sophisticated issues that impact our business."
Associate-to-watch Rodrigo Vazquez del Mercado is based in Mexico City and is active in midstream and downstream oil and gas mandates, as well as in regulatory energy matters.
"Rodrigo Vazquez del Mercado's expertise and attention to detail are outstanding. He is a highly valuable resource for our contractual and regulatory energy matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mexico
Members
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Antonio A. Robles
Head of Department
Fernando Orrantia
Head of Department
Industries
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Hydrogen
Infrastructure
Oil & Gas
Power
Renewables