Mr Alberto de la Peña > Haynes and Boone, SC > Mexico City, Mexico > Lawyer Profile

Haynes and Boone, L.L.P., with its roots in Texas, has a major focus on Latin America, especially Mexico. The firm’s Mexico City office has existed since 1994, while its Houston and Dallas offices house a large number of Latin America specialists. The firm has fine record in energy transactions, with a growing emphasis on renewables, along with infrastructure, water, technology and healthcare. It has experienced further growth in industrial parks, logistics, and manufacturing investment as part of the trend for nearshoring manufacturing and supply chains in northern Mexico. The firm is also active in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Central America. It is particularly known for middle market transactions, including restructurings and cross-border joint-ventures. Ricardo Garcia-Moreno and George Gonzalez  are senior names for both inbound and outbound Mexico transactions; Brad Richards is also known for Mexico deals. Dallas partner Alberto de la Peña, is another key figure. All named individuals are based in Houston unless stated otherwise.

Haynes and Boone, L.L.P. has a long history with Latin America, particularly Mexico where it has had a Mexico City office since 1994. The Houston office has a large team of Latin America experts, which cover inbound and outbound Mexico transactions, notably in the energy, infrastructure, water, tech and healthcare fields. The team is increasingly active in renewables and nearshored manufacturing facilities in northern Mexico – including investments in industrial parks, transport and logistics. Although Mexico is the office’s primary Latin American jurisdiction, it is also active in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Central America. Despite a more challenging investment climate in Mexico, the firm continues to advise oil and gas majors on their long-term interests in the jurisdiction, along with additional growth in solar power projects. The firm is best known for work with mid-market clients and family-owned businesses, along with start-ups and some public companies. Ricardo Garcia-Moreno and George Gonzalez are leaders in Mexico transactions, along with Brad Richards who also has a strong record in Mexico. Odean Volker provides further expertise in disputes involving Mexican businesses with interests in the US and elsewhere, along with white-collar matters. The firm also has a number of Latin America experts in Dallas, where it is the largest firm, including -notably- Alberto de la Peña.