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Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster Offices

Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster
Torre Esmeralda I, Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho No. 40 Piso 14
Col. Lomas de Chapultepec, Delegación Miguel Hidalgo
Ciudad de México
C.P. 11000
Mexico
Visit website +52 55 5488 6858

Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster > The Legal 500 Rankings

Mexico > Projects and infrastructure Tier 2

The ‘efficient and coordinated’ team at Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster is well-versed in advising clients on project and infrastructure matters, covering all phases of projects, from early planning, budgeting and bidding, and public & private partnerships, to financing, execution and sale. The group is routinely instructed by developers, lenders, investors and government entities, and it has notable expertise in highways, renewable energy plants and prisons; recent highlights include assisting China Communications Construction Company with the Tren Maya bidding process. Practice co-head Guadalupe Esparza Sanchez focuses her practice on energy law, infrastructure and project finance, and has experience advising government entities and private sector companies on the design, structuring and implementation of public works projects and PPPs. Alongside her, Alejandro Ripoll Gonzalez specialises in the structuring, bidding, financing, execution, purchase and sale of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. Key senior associate Diego Alvarez Ampudia specialises in infrastructure and energy projects, and has experience advising national and international clients on the structuring, bidding and execution of  large-scale and complex operations including metro lines, port facilities, roads, railways, dams and renewable energy facilities.

Practice head(s):

Guadalupe Esparza Sanchez; Alejandro Ripoll-Gonzalez

Testimonials

‘Teamwork: coordinated and with good use of digital tools, which allows the lawyers to work efficiently.’

‘Solid command of the legal framework applicable to public works and related services.’

Key clients

Harbin Electric International

Red de Carreteras de Occidente

China Communications Construction Company

China Harbour Engineering Company

INVEX Infraestructura

Grupo Triada

Egis Group

Grumesa

Inmobiliaria la Rumorosa

Certe Energy

Government of the State of Aguascalientes

BorgWarner

Saverglass

Grupo KMM

Grupo Lauman

Comtelsat

SIG Combibloc

Atlas Renewable Energy

Work highlights

  • Advising Harbin Electric International on all matters required for the award and construction of a 350MW combined cycle power generation plant for the Federal Commission of Electricity.
  • Performing due diligence for Red de Carreteras de Occidente on a road concession SPV for its acquisition, along with all steps and documents required for the transaction.
  • Providing advice to China Communications Construction Company for the execution of the construction contract of section 1 of the Maya Train project; and to Egis Group, Transconsult and Grupo Triada on the supervision works of sections 4 and 5 south.

Mexico > Energy and natural resources Tier 3

Working from the firm's offices in Mexico City and Guadalajara, respectively, practice heads Guadalupe Esparza Sanchez  and Alejandro Ripoll González provide clients of Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster with financial, transactional and regulatory advice across the energy sector. Clients appreciate the ‘excellent attention’ and ‘extensive experience of the team’, which is especially strong when it comes to electricity market transactions. Generation projects are also an area of strength, while the department stands out from the crowd with an experienced disputes team when it comes to power and energy sector contentious matters. Senior associate Diego Álvarez Ampudia assists the practice heads on the full suite of energy matters, while experienced partner Edmundo Elías Fernández works closely with the department as part of his broad practice in customs and international trade, tax, commercial and corporate law, and government affairs.

Practice head(s):

Guadalupe Esparza Sanchez; Alejandro Ripoll-Gonzalez

Testimonials

‘The availability and extensive experience of the team.’

‘Their kind treatment, the availability of time and the excellent attention to the issues.’

‘I’d highlight their personal attention. The interest they put in the client and the details in the operations in which they are involved. The partners have great knowledge and it is reflected in their proposals. This is essential for a sector like the energy sector.’

‘In my opinion, the partners form a group of specialists who work very well as a team, giving the firm a lot of strength. As a customer, I really appreciate that. I know that I am well taken care of and that their recommendations and definitions have team support. In my opinion Guadalupe Esparza and Diego Alvarez do an outstanding job.’

‘RRS have remained very up to date with regulatory changes in the electricity sector in Mexico. They are very efficient. Every time a client requires legal services, my company recommends RRS. We have worked on a large number of consulting projects with them.’

‘They are very ingenious in finding unconventional solutions. They very quickly detect aspects that represent a legal risk for projects. We have worked together with RRS in due diligence processes (red flag reports).’

Key clients

Harbin Electric International

EDF Renewables

Energía Real

Rengen Energy Solutions

Time Ceramics

BayWa

Atlas Renewable Energy

BorgWarner

Junta Central de Agua y Saneamiento de Chihuahua

Certe Energy

Saverglass

Kualion

IGSA

Tremond Energy

Wardenclyffe Energy

Work highlights

  • Advising Harbin Electric International on all legal matters required for the award and construction of a 350MW combined cycle power generation plant for the Federal Commission of Electricity (CFE).
  • Assisting CERTE Energy with securing power supply for the new stage of an industrial park, including the construction of a 10MW solar power plant and related infrastructure.
  • Advising Time Ceramics on all matters regarding the construction and connection of the power supply of its new industrial plant in Mexico, as well as with the construction of a 15MW power plant.

Mexico > International trade and customs Tier 3

From the firm’s head office in Guadalajara, Edmundo Elías-Fernández leads the international trade and customs department at Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster, drawing on extensive experience in various industries, including the maquiladora sector, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, automotive, consumer products and IT. The department has increased its profile, of late, due to its work advising clients - including Fortune 500 companies - on relations with the Mexican government. Key support to Elías-Fernández comes primarily from associate Daniel Torres-Güémez.

Practice head(s):

Edmundo Elías-Fernández

Testimonials

‘They are a solid team, concerned with giving the best service to their clients.’

‘We appreciate the experience and great prestige of its partners.’

‘Knowledge of the subject, closeness to the client, well-founded and practical opinions.’

‘The team is very solid experts in the field. Edmundo Elias Fernandez, Daniel Torres.’

‘Extensive knowledge of foreign trade and extensive experience working with foreign trade companies. At the same time you have a young team. Dynamic and with a lot of energy, always willing to deliver solutions to the client.’

‘Edmundo Elias Fernandez is an entire institution in foreign trade issues, he has a great track record and a significant amount of experience.’

‘Good technical and professional work. Reliable. Good cost benefit.’

‘Technical knowledge and corporate pragmatism.’

Key clients

Amber Beverage Group

Casa Partida

Llaves Altuna de México

NT North

Fresenius Kabi de México

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology

Emerson Electric

Fruit of the Loom

SIG Combibloc Mexico

Terminales Portuarias del Pacifico (TPP)

Work highlights

  • Advising Fruit of the Loom’s Mexican subsidiary Jerzees Yucatán on an ‘Administrative Procedure in Customs Matters’ (PAMA) in which an import into Mexico was judged illegal.
  • Advising BorgWarner’s Mexican divisions on the restructuring of its operations in Mexico from a customs and trade perspective.
  • Assisting Stolle Machinery with a verification of origin procedure under Nafta rules in connection with the exportation of machinery and equipment to Mexico.

Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster > Firm Profile

The firm: Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster (RRS) is a full-service law firm capable of dealing with the most complex and demanding endeavours while preserving the adaptability, personal involvement and high specialisation of a boutique.

Founded with a global vision, the firm combines its local experience with the uppermost standards demanded by the global market.

The main goal of the firm is to satisfy the needs of its clients by delivering high-end legal and business services with cost and time efficiency. Attorneys are extensively qualified and have a true understanding of their client’s industries, being able to offer valuable insight and provide business-wise solutions.

Our team is comprised of over 60 attorneys and 40 other professionals in both contentious and transactional areas.

The firm regularly assists clients across Latin America, having outstanding knowledge of the conditions and practices of the region.

Practice areas: Projects and infrastructure, energy and natural resources, international trade and customs, corporate, banking and finance, blockchain and cryptocurrency, tax, litigation, arbitration, labour and employment, real estate and intellectual property.

International work: RRS constantly assists clients in cross-border transactions which require the coordination of multiple teams in different countries, mainly across Latin America and the Caribbean. The firm has participated in projects in Argentina, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Malaysia, Panama and Peru.  Additionally, since its origins the firm has represented numerous clients coming from Asia (particularly from China) and the organisation has developed a profound understanding of Asian culture, its necessities and the way they do business in Latin America.

The firm is also a member of Legalink, a global network of top independent law firms, which covers every major jurisdiction in the world.

Clients: The firm advises a wide array of clients across many industries and sectors, currently advising global construction companies, financial institutions, government entities, some of the largest energy groups in the country, diverse multinationals, fintech companies, and high-tech manufacturers.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Projects and Infrastructure Alejandro Ripoll González aripoll@rrs.com.mx +52 33 3627 5035
International Trade and Customs Edmundo Elías-Fernández eelias@rrs.com.mx +52 33 36275035
Energy and Natural Resources Guadalupe Esparza Sanchez lesparza@rrs.com.mx +52 55 1518 0445