Cortes Quesada, Abogados, S.C.

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Bernardo Cortés

Bernardo Cortés is an eminent professional with over a decade of extensive experience in infrastructure and energy projects. His primary focus has revolved around regulatory and transactional matters, coupled with a remarkable ability to resolve disputes. In his previous roles, he held the position of a partner at a prestigious international firm based in Mexico City until 2021. Moreover, during 2017-2018, he played a pivotal role as legal counsel for an international energy company headquartered in Paris, France. It was during this period that he had the privilege to lead negotiations and structure major energy projects in diverse jurisdictions, including Cuba and Brazil. Bernardo is an active and respected speaker at international arbitration forums in Mexico and Latin America. He is consistently acknowledged in the national media as a legal expert in matters pertaining to the multifaceted energy sector. His extensive expertise and knowledge make him a prominent figure in the field.

Fernando Quesada

Fernando held a senior position at Mexico's foremost energy law firm, amassing over 10 years of expertise spanning the spectrum of energy-related domains, including infrastructure, transactions, and regulatory affairs. His particular strength lies in natural gas, as well as upstream, midstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. Notably, he is a trusted advisor for both foreign and domestic stakeholders, offering invaluable insights into infrastructure sector regulations. His extensive experience extends to structuring, negotiating, and executing intricate commercial transactions. Fernando has effectively represented numerous clients in exploration and production projects within Mexico, and he has provided regulatory guidance and advisory services to various natural gas and refined products marketing companies. Additionally, he possesses comprehensive knowledge of the models employed in the Mexican industry, including the Model Base Contract published by NAESB, for short and long-term natural gas supply agreements. Furthermore, Fernando holds a Master's (LL.M) Degree in International Business and Economic Law from Georgetown University Law Center, where he specialized in various disciplines, including antitrust, arbitration, energy, international trade, and corporate law. He is consistently acknowledged and quoted in the national media as a legal expert in matters pertaining to the energy sector.