OMG is 'always at the forefront of the energy market', with a practice that runs the gamut of financial, operational, environmental, tax and regulatory issues in this sphere. Notable strong suits include assisting with the acquisition and sale of energy-related assets and the development of energy projects, including in the renewables space. Among the team's key clients are energy companies and local and foreign investors. The trio leading the practice is made up of firm president Leonel Melo, who handles corporate, finance and tax mandates; legal strategy coordinator Esperanza Cabral, who is proficient in M&A and restructurings; and Michelle Abreu, a specialist in the full range of energy sector matters. Senior consultant Emily Sucart is also an active member of the team.

Pellerano Nadal, which is praised for its ‘good service and attention to each request made‘, has a strong track record of advising on the development of major domestic energy projects; its recent highlights include assisting Energas with the tender for the construction and operation of an LNG plant in the port of Manzanillo. In addition, the team handles energy-related corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, environmental issues and significant disputes. Gustavo Mena, who has over 30 years of experience in environmental law, including handling international arbitration in this space, leads the team alongside Luis Rafael Pellerano, who is a high-profile name for project finance and transactions in the energy and mining sectors. Senior associate Eduardo Pellerano provides key support.

De Camps, Vásquez & Valera utilises its strong relationships with law firms worldwide to advise international clients on significant transactions in the energy sector, including project finance and M&A. The firm particularly stands out for its prowess in the renewable energy sphere, where it has recently advised on the development of major solar and biomass power projects. Founding partner Amauris Vásquez Disla and Nathalie Abreu Mejía lead the team; both are key contacts for transactions and contractual issues in the energy and mining sectors. Senior associate Manuel Batista has expertise in the financing and regulatory aspects of energy projects.

Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández' energy practice is skilled in the acquisition, financing and development of energy infrastructure projects, frequently acting for both local and international banks, financial institutions and investment funds. Another key facet of the practice consists of advising on the negotiation of power supply contracts and power purchase agreements (PPAs), as well as regulatory and permitting issues. The team is overseen by Jaime Senior, who is prolific in complex financial and corporate transactions in the energy industry, and Marisol Vicens, who is adept at assisting clients with the implementation of sophisticated investment projects.

Jiménez Peña has robust skill sets in matters relating to power generation, transmission and distribution, and has recently seen an uptick in renewable energy mandates. The team, which counts major international sponsors and lenders among its clients, frequently advises on project development and financing (particularly in relation to solar and wind power projects) and handles acquisitions in the energy sphere. Luis Julio Jimenez and Marcos Pena Rodriguez, who are well versed in energy-related transactions, project finance specialist Katherine Rosa and corporate-focused Vilma Veras lead the team. Senior associate Gisselle Valera provides key support on energy and mining matters.