Mexican law firm Von Wobeser y Sierra has a dedicated ESG practice group which regularly advises clients across the entire value chain on matters regarding environmental law, energy transition, and climate change.

The team led by Edmond Grieger and Roberto Flores provides legal counsel to UBER and Corner Shop on environmental and regulatory issues, including advice on sustainable mobility regulation.

In the renewables space, Grieger leads the advice to sustainable energy solutions provider Invenergy LLC regarding the necessary environmental and social authorisations and permits for the development, construction, and operation of the client’s multiple solar, wind, and cogeneration projects throughout Mexico.

The firm is also the primary advisor for the BMW Group in Mexico regarding environmental compliance with national and international environmental standards. The team including Grieger and Ariel Garfio is also assisting BMW with the development of a PV power plant for its new electric car production facility.

The firm’s committment to sustainability and environmental stewardship is evident in its participation in the UN’s SME Climate Hub and Race to Zero initiatives. Internally, it has placed a particular focus on sustainable water and electricity management as a means of reducing its footprint. The firm’s pro bono committee supports several not-for-profit associations with an ESG focus, including Amigos de Sian KA’AN A.C., a civil society organisation dedicated to preserving ecosystems and promoting sustainable development in the Yucatan Peninsula.