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About
Provided by Derek M Woodhouse Saavedra
Practice Areas
During the last twenty years, Derek Woodhouse has provided legal advice in many projects with one common denominator: private sector participation in infrastructure projects traditionally reserved to the public sector. His experience incorporates a broad spectrum of activities, including the conceptual design of structural reforms; the drafting of legislation and regulations; the design and drafting of concessions, licences, permits and contracts; the design and implementation of procedures for the granting of contracts, concessions, licenses and permits; the drafting and negotiation of the legal instruments necessary for financing infrastructure projects; and day to day revision and legal operation of ongoing projects.
He worked in CMS's London office for five years from 2001, advising governments and private companies on the design, financing and development of energy and infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Russia, Turkey, Romania, Hungary, Angola, Cambodia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Mexico and Central America.
Career
Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico City, Law Degree, 1988-199
George Washington University, International Law Institute, Washington D.C., United States, Postgraduate Studies, Introduction to the United States Legal System, 1997
Harvard University, Center for International Development, Boston, Massachussets, United States, Postgraduate Studies, International Program on Privatization, Regulations and Corporate Governance, 1999
Chambers Review
Latin America
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.
Seasoned practitioner Derek Woodhouse Saavedra is noted by market onlookers for his experience in public law and administrative disputes in Mexico.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"Derek Woodhouse Saavedra is a key lawyer in matters dealing with the public sector, and he is held in high esteem."
"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."
"Derek Woodhouse Saavedra is a key lawyer in matters dealing with the public sector, and he is held in high esteem."