Director of legal and compliance | Ainda, energia & infrastructura

Vanessa Gimenez
Director of legal and compliance | Ainda, energia & infrastructura
How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crises, and how does your legal strategy align with the broader business strategy to ensure the organisation’s resilience?
By aligning legal strategy with business goals and adopting a proactive approach. Identifying potential risks early (regulatory breaches or contract issues) that could affect operations or investments. Keeping up with changing laws and regulations, especially those impacting the business directly, which allows ensuring compliance and protects the company’s interests. Reviewing and renegotiating contracts to include strong termination clauses and clear ways to resolve disputes also protects the business when things get uncertain.
In partnerships where Ainda doesn’t have control, securing strong minority rights is crucial to maintain influence and reduce risk. Working closely with other areas of the company such as asset management, investments, finance, and HR allows the adoption of a unified position and helps the organisation respond consistently to new challenges. Finally, by strengthening governance frameworks, companies promote transparency, build trust with stakeholders, and support long-term success.
What are the major cases or transactions you have been involved in recently?
ACQUISITION OF 85% OF TSK’S EQUITY INTEREST IN A 146.5 MWp (megawatt peak) / 112.35 MWac (megawatt alternating current) PORTFOLIO OF SOLAR POWER PLANTS LOCATED IN DURANGO, MEXICO.
CURRENTLY IN PROCESS OF ACQUIRING PARTICIPATION IN A COMPANY THAT WILL DEVELOP AND OPERATE BESS PROJECTS (Battery Energy Storage System).