Practice Areas

We assist our clients with a wide range of corporate services, outside the transactional process, with which we offer advice and support in the preparation of high-quality documents and services with competitive fees.

Our corporate services include, without limitation, the following:

• Incorporation of entities under commercial or civil laws, including obtaining the corporate name of the company.
• Preparation of assembly minutes, granting and revocation of powers of attorney, appointment and revocation of directors and statutory examiners.
• Filings with the National Registry of Foreign Investments to comply with information requirements.
• Preparation of standard shareholder agreements and preparing corporate authorizations.
• Preparation annual shareholders meetings and unanimous resolutions of partners or shareholders.

The firm has been recognized by TOPS Mexico – Los Mejores Abogados for its excellence in the Corporate Services practice area.

We provide legal advice to clients in the entire spectrum of the energy industry, from the generation and supply of electrical energy, from renewable or conventional sources; the commercialization and distribution of fuels; tenders and government contracting procedures in the field of hydrocarbons; to the negotiation of natural gas contracts and LNG.

Our services include:

• Assistance in the request of permits and amendments to such permits before the CNE and SENER.
• Legal advice to comply with the applicable laws and regulations in the sector, including frequent updates regarding amendments to  the existent legal framework.
• Identification of risks and proposing mitigation schemes, for regulatory changes that adversely affect the business of our clients.
• Negotiation of contracts with suppliers and clients (e.g. supply contracts , PPA, EPC, O&M, etc.).
• Legal advice on audits and administrative procedures related to permits and non-regulated activities in the power or hydrocarbons sectors.
• Assistance in public bids or direct award proceedings before government entities.
• Preparation of consortium or joint venture agreements for participation in projects.
• Legal advice on the process of development, financing, construction, start-up, operation and termination of contracts regarding energy or hydrocarbon projects.

The firm has been recognized by TOPS Mexico – Los Mejores Abogados for its excellence in Energy practice area.

From 2020 to 2023, The Legal 500 recognized our founding partner as a Rising Star in this practice area, and in the most recent publication of such ranking, he was recognized as Next Generation Partner. He is also recognized by Best Lawyers in the Energy Law practice area.

We are known for advising our clients with a strict regulatory compliance standard, with a preventive approximation and risk assessment approach, through which we help them comply with an intricate administrative and environmental regulation, which is constantly evolving.

We have extensive experience in both complex environmental and regulatory issues; as well as in transactional matters related to environmental law and regulatory matters.

Our services include:

• Due diligence of environmental compliance from a documentary standpoint.
• Regulatory due diligence in connection with governmental approvals, permits, authorizations, regulations and administrative guidelines in connection with industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Legal advice, assistance and management in the application and process to obtain permits, licenses, authorizations, concessions and other administrative approvals from the Mexican government at all levels.
• Identification of regulatory and environmental risks for new projects.
• Implementation of best environmental and regulatory compliance practices.
• Review and advice on environmental baseline studies.
• Legal advice on mitigation plans in contaminated sites.
• Advice on waste management and environmental emissions.

The firm has been recognized by TOPS Mexico – Los Mejores Abogados for its excellence in the Environmental practice area. Additionally, members of our firm have been recognized as outstanding lawyers in this practice area by The Legal 500.

Our ESG practice goes beyond the identification of legal risks and seeks to ensure that the company implements policies that impact and improve the conditions of related third parties, collaborates in the implementation of sustainable projects and investments, and assists our clients making sure they comply with the highest standards of corporate governance.

The foregoing through: (i) the development of ESG policies; (ii) audits and due diligence reviews on environmental, social, and corporate governance issues; (iii) conducting regulatory compliance reviews on human rights and climate change; (iv) collaborating in the implementation of sustainable finance policies and project development policies; and (v) assisting in strategic planning to comply with legislation and customer requirements.

The firm has been recognized by TOPS Mexico – Los Mejores Abogados for its excellence in the Environmental practice area. Additionally, members of our firm have been recognized as outstanding lawyers in this practice area by The Legal 500.

We have participated as legal advisors in various infrastructure projects on behalf of private parties (both developers and banks) in PPP schemes, concessions, or works contracts; as well as advising mining and transportation companies in some of their most pressing matters.

In such projects we provided comprehensive advice and support, ranging from the risk analysis of the project, participation in the bidding process, financing, securing relevant permits and governmental authorizations, to the start-up and subsequent maintenance of the project. As well as we assisted clients securing governmental permits and authorizations for navigation, concessions and other types of approvals.

Our services include, among other activities, the following:

• Review of the bidding basis, preparation of questions and requests for modification in the clarification meetings, compilation of the necessary documents for the qualification of the bidder, and coordination of the preparation of proposals.
• Negotiation with consortium partners and implementation of joint participation structures.
• Communications and negotiation with governmental authorities.
• Review of the repayment schemes provided in the bid basis, including the allocation of government budget items.
• Analysis of the scheme for the acquisition or use of the land necessary for the development of the project, and securing the rights of way for projects.
• Analysis of the permits or authorizations required for the construction, commissioning and operation of the project; as well as identification of the party in charge of obtaining them.
• Negotiation with relevant authorities on changes in project plans, increases or decreases in costs, and other variations to the original proposed project.
• Securing navigation permits for vessels and maritime artifacts.
• Advice regarding charter contracts for vessels and maritime artifacts.

Our founding partner has been recognized as an outstanding lawyer in this practice area by The Legal 500.

The legal and economic repercussions that a company may face due to government sanctions related to corruption scandals or money laundering, can be extremely difficult obstacles to overcome for its survival, in addition to the impact that its business relationships may suffer from reputational risk resulting from the sanctions.

We believe it is vital to have prevention and monitoring approach in every company, to avoid suffering such egregious consequences. 

For these purposes, we offer the following services:

• Design and implementation of anti-corruption policies and to prevent money laundering.
• Legal due diligences to identify corrupt practices or activities related to funds of illicit origin.
• Internal investigations and due diligence to review the compliance with government regulations regarding the hiring of public officials and compliance with government contracting regulations.

The growth of a company through the acquisition or merger with another company is a complex process, that involves addressing multiple factors for the proper operation of the business. For this reason, we want you to feel comfortable leaving the legal aspects of such process in our hands, so that our clients can focus on the integration of their businesses and growth in the market.

For these purposes, we offer advice in the negotiation of your transaction, as well as in everything that has to do with the legal aspects of your merger or acquisition process, such as:

• Legal due diligence of the company to be acquired or merged, and identification of key risks for the transaction.
• Negotiation of the acquisition or merger agreement, including indemnity clauses, liability caps, or de minimus provisions.
• Negotiation with directors and/or key employees for the continuity of the company’s business after the acquisition process is completed.
• Preparation of confidentiality and/or non-competition agreements for key officials or former shareholders.
• Negotiation with suppliers and related parties to maintain business continuity after its acquisition.
• Filing authorization requests before the competent authorities for the completion of the transaction.

We have extensive experience in financing energy, infrastructure and real estate projects.

We have represented developers and banks in project financings of various kinds; as well as managed government and private authorizations to be able to carry out said financings, or implement the collateral package related to such financings.

Among the activities we have carried out are:

• Risk and bankability analysis of projects.
• Preparation and negotiation of credit agreements, and administration and guarantee trusts.
• Preparation and negotiation of VAT loan and bridge loans.
• Preparation and negotiation of vendor loans.
• Review and analysis of contracts with related parties of the developer, in order to assess possible risks to repayment and cash flows.
• Negotiation of direct agreements with related parties.
• Preparation of mortgages, pledges, industrial mortgages, and other documents to guarantee credit repayment.

Our founding partner has been recognized as an outstanding lawyer in Projects and Infrastructure, and as a Rising Star in the Energy and Natural Resources practice by The Legal 500.

We provide comprehensive services and advice on acquisitions and sales, leases, constitution of condominium regimes, creation of real estate trusts, portfolio and asset financing, as well as the management of permits and authorizations for the development of real estate projects.

Among our services are:

• The preparation and negotiation of purchase, sale or lease contracts for commercial, industrial or residential real estate.
• Management and negotiation of land for the development of real estate or infrastructure projects.
• Review of the regulation applicable to the use and development of land for real estate developments.
• Advice on the change of land use for the development of real estate projects, as well as review of the limitations established by current regulations.
• Incorporation of condominiums and co-ownership schemes for real estate developments.
• Negotiation and set up of trusts for the acquisition of real estate.
• Legal advice for obtaining permits on federal zones adjacent to developments or projects of our clients.

Our firm advises both investors and entrepreneurs on investment schemes through convertible bonds, acquisition and issuance of shares with preferential or limited rights, structuring of guarantees, and implementing control structures for companies receiving multiple investors.

For these purposes our services, among other things, include the following:

• Structuring venture capital funds.
• Legal due diligence of companies for investments or acquisitions.
• Preparation of Letters of Intent, Memorandum of Understanding, or Term Sheets to structure the investment, and its  subsequent negotiations.
• Structuring investment schemes, negotiation and preparation of options.
• Preparation and negotiation of joint venture agreements.
• Preparation and negotiation of agreements between shareholders and structuring differentiated rights between series of shares.
• Structuring and implementation of dilution or forced acquisition mechanisms.

We advise our clients in their registrations and compliance programs in customs and international trade matters; as well as in the strategic planning for the development of projects, in compliance with the national legal framework and the international trade and investment agreements signed by Mexico.

Likewise, we support our clients in the process of identification and classification of their products in the correct tariff identification number, obtaining permits, authorizations, licenses and import and
export certificates.

Another important task in which we have had the opportunity to assist our clients, is the evaluation of compliance with regulatory obligations related to import and export operations, in order to prevent contingencies and penalties by the authorities.

We have experience and extensive knowledge regarding the laws and regulations of international trade of goods and services applicable in Mexico, both from the point of view of national regulations and the different treaties and trade agreements entered into by our country.

Our experience in telecommunications, broadcasting, and digital markets enables us to offer a comprehensive range of legal, regulatory, and strategic advisory services for stakeholders operating across the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications industries (TMT).

From such perspective, our services include:

• Specialized management of applications and petitions for concessions, authorizations, permits, and registrations before the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency, and other relevant authorities.
• Regulatory compliance support before administrative bodies overseeing the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors.
• Legal counsel and representation in public procurement and bidding processes within regulated markets.
• Drafting, negotiation, and execution of public and private contracts.
• Preparing adhesion or standardized contract forms for the provision of telecommunications services to the general public.
• Strategic advisory for digital business models and technology platforms.
• Strategic administrative litigation before regulatory agencies and specialized courts.

Thanks to our practical experience and deep understanding of competition policy and enforcement in Mexico, we provide legal representation and support throughout all stages of administrative proceedings before the National Antitrust Commission (CNA), as well as preventive counsel to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate legal and reputational risks.

Our services in this area include:

• Representation in merger control proceedings.
• Defense in investigations concerning absolute monopolistic practices (hardcore cartels), relative monopolistic practices (abuse of dominance), or unlawful concentrations.
• Participation in specialized procedures involving essential facilities and barriers to competition.
• Preventive review of business practices and corporate policies to ensure consistency with applicable competition laws.
• Tailored compliance training for management and operational teams on antitrust regulations.

Our Arbitration and Dispute Resolution practice draws upon our capabilities in other practice areas, allowing us to combine substantive knowledge with solid experience in procedural matters.

We represent clients in sophisticated arbitrations and litigation before private institutions as well as courts within the Mexican judicial system.

We also provide specialized services in judicial credit management, representation in insolvency proceedings, and management of non-performing loan portfolios, where we have had the opportunity to represent multiple creditors as well as companies in reorganizations and bankruptcy proceedings.

Within this practice, we consider all means of resolving disputes between private parties, ranging from arbitration proceedings to civil, commercial, and insolvency litigation.

Our approach combines procedural expertise with strategic vision, aimed at maximizing recovery and reducing risks for our clients.

For these purposes, our services include:

• Representation and advice in arbitration proceedings arising from contracts and transactions under Mexican law.

• Civil and commercial litigation before federal and local courts in Mexico.

• Credit viability analysis and identification of assets and debtors.

• Design of judicial collection strategies tailored to the debtor’s profile.

• Filing and monitoring of executive and ordinary proceedings, both commercial and civil, as well as special mortgage actions.

• Management of precautionary measures, such as seizures and asset security.

• Negotiation and formalization of judicial and extrajudicial agreements.

• Enforcement of judgments and executive titles, ensuring the realization of credit.

We advise our clients in filing remedies against acts of authority and laws that affect their interests and rights.

We have had the opportunity to represent clients in constitutional challenges (“ amparos ”) against laws deemed unconstitutional, annulment proceedings against administrative acts contrary to applicable laws, foreclosure and sanction procedures in different areas, and appeals filed before various authorities at the federal, state, and municipal levels.

We have also assisted in proceedings before ASEA, SEMARNAT, ZOFEMAT, CNE, CONAGUA, PROFECO, as well as local environmental and administrative authorities.

For these purposes, our services include, among others:

• Attention and follow-up to administrative procedures initiated by all types of authorities at the federal, state and municipal levels, from the inspection phase to the issuance of the corresponding resolution.

• Preparation, attention and follow-up to any means of defense against administrative fines, audits or sanctions, including appeals, administrative trials, and/or amparo trials.

• Constitutional litigation and amparo before federal courts and tribunals.