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ONTIER México
AVENIDA PASEO DE LAS PALMAS 425
INTERIOR 602, COLONIA LOMAS DE CHAPULTEPEC
11000 MEXICO CITY
Mexico

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Mexico > Energy and natural resources Tier 4

‘Strong expertise in energy’ and ‘extensive knowledge of the Latam market’ are hallmarks of the practice at ONTIER México, which stands out for its expertise in government relations. Its recent slate of work has included development and M&A counsel regarding green energy projects, litigation against the government, and real estate site scouting for prospective renewable projects. Practice head Lorenzo Hernández Allones is dual-qualified in Mexico and Spain, and is frequently engaged in cross-border transactions in the energy sector. Senior associate Regina Noriega Morales is an experienced support to Hernández and well-versed in assisting clients with soft-landings in Mexico; fellow senior Mariana Reyes handles various matters in the sector, including contract negotiation and dispute resolution. Citlali Perez Renteria and Alejandro Segall, who joined as partner and of counsel, respectively, from Ishii Abogados in September 2022, will further strengthen the office's contentious offering.

Practice head(s):

Lorenzo Hernández Allones

Testimonials

‘My experience with Ontier is in Mexico, where they operate as a boutique law firm focused on client needs and providing pro-business solutions.’

‘They have specialized in Mexico in the governmental sphere, which is very useful at this time. The partner Lorenzo Hernandez Allones is a very capable and close person, who stands out from other firms in humane treatment.’

‘I love the availability and closeness of the entire team, led by Lorenzo Hernández and above all the ability they have to put themselves in their client’s position and accompany them throughout the process.’

‘They are practical and executive, beyond purely image or marketing issues. In relation to the Mexico office, I believe that Lorenzo has been able to create a team in which he has transmitted his principles and values.’

‘It is a law firm with strong expertise in energy, with extensive knowledge of the Latam market. The team is very diverse, proactive and always with a menu of solutions tailored to the client.’

‘We admire their proactivity, in addition to their willingness to reach an agreement between the parties.’

Key clients

Falck Renewables México

Pollux Energy Project

Photoemeris

Grenergy

Seguidores Solares Soltec

Aldebaran Energy Project

Hive Solar Tres Manantiales

Powertis

Energias Ambientales Oaxaca

Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Mexico

Work highlights

Advising Grenergy on its potential renewable energy projects in Mexico.
Advised Estel on a joint venture with a Spanish company.
Advising Eolica Cerritos on litigation and regulatory matters against certain regulations issued by the current Mexican federal administration.

Mexico > Corporate and M&A

Firms to watch

The September 2022 arrival of Miguel Ishii and Citlali Pérez Rentería (from the former Ishii Abogados) puts ONTIER México firmly on the map for corporate and transactional matters: Ishii has over 15 years’ partner level experience across the corporate and real estate areas, while Pérez has niche specialisation in both mining matters and arbitration. Recent work includes stock purchase agreements and the corporate restructuring of a group of companies, among other mandates.

Firm overview: ONTIER is a global law firm, headquartered in London, operating in 13 countries and three continents: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Italy, Spain, the USA, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, the UK and Venezuela. It is currently the international firm with the largest footprint in Latin America. ONTIER is a full-service international law firm. While it is active in all areas of the legal practice, it stands out for its specialisation in complex corporate and commercial transactions and international commercial disputes. ONTIER’s areas of expertise include: international litigation and arbitration, corporate law, white collar crime law, real estate law, tax law, labour law, financial law and capital markets, family law, IT&IP, insolvency and restructuring, public law. The firm is also deeply specialised in the energy sector and in advising family-run companies.

Main areas of practice
Banking, finance and capital markets: ONTIER features a renowned banking, finance and capital markets practice in Latin America. It has represented top corporate clients in their finance and capital markets transactions both nationally and internationally.

Corporate, M&A: ONTIER advises companies at all stages of the corporate life cycle and stands out in landmark complex national and cross-border M&A transactions, such as advising some of the continent’s largest corporations in their transactions in LatAm, Europe and worldwide.

Labour: ONTIER has a fully dedicated labour team, which works in standalone employment cases while contributing to successfully face complex corporate transactions with employment implications.

Energy and natural resources: This team provides day to day and transactional advice to one of the country’s largest energy companies. Clients truly appreciate the knowledge, international capabilities and expertise of the team.

Intellectual property and new technologies: This IT&IP team covers all related matters, including corporate negotiations and IP claims, for leading companies in the tech sector and IP related businesses.

Litigation and arbitration: ONTIER is one of the most experienced firms in the resolution of complex disputes, both before courts and in arbitration proceedings. The firm features a flagship litigation and arbitration department that represents clients in high-profile court and arbitration proceedings.

Public law and planning: ONTIER has an extensive background in this key area within the region. Every deal requires the participation of the public law experts, who are incorporated in ONTIER’s the transactional team from the very beginning.

Real estate: ONTIER’s leading real estate team provides top quality full service in this area. Its clients include companies with real state assets as their main activity as well as companies with real estate assets having a functional role or a wealth management aspect related to them.

Restructuring and insolvency: ONTIER also has an extensive background advising in bankruptcy proceedings, both to defend the bankrupt company’s interests and those of its creditors. The firm’s experience includes debt restructuring and refinancing, procedures as well as investments in bankruptcy assets and liabilities: ONTIER lawyers’ negotiation skills guarantee the best results for clients.

Tax and wealth management (including succession in companies and family protocol): ONTIER’s tax department features a fantastic team that operates across the region from its local offices. It provides key advice to its clients on standalone tax issues as well as playing a key role in complex corporate transactions.

White-collar crime: The firm also features a top quality white-collar crime department, representing clients in highly sensitive court proceedings.

CEO: Bernardo Gutiérrez de la Roza
General Manager: Carmén Bascarán Fanego
Number of lawyers: 300