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Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster Offices
Rio Papaloapan No. 117 Primer piso
Col. Cuauhtémoc
Xalapa, Veracruz
C.P. 91069
Mexico
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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.