Cuatrecasas demonstrates strong capabilities in transactional matters across the energy sector, particularly in project financing, acquisitions, and the sale of energy assets and infrastructure. The firm has notable experience advising on high-value deals, including conducting due diligence and negotiating the share purchase agreement for Macquarie Asset Management's stake in the Mayakan pipeline. The team also has strengths in dispute resolution, providing counsel on potential arbitration and litigation related to energy projects. The practice is co-led by Marco Antonio de la Peña, a well-regarded energy infrastructure expert; and Juan Pablo Rico, who advises clients throughout the lifecycle of energy asset acquisitions and disposals, and has a notable specialism in decarbonisation. Senior associates Elías Gallardo and Rafael Rodríguez add depth to the practice with focusing on upstream and downstream matters, and pipeline infrastructure, respectively.
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Key clients
- Banco Sabadell
- Fibra Orión
- Macquire Asset Management
Work highlights
Advised and assisted on obtaining authorisation from COFECE to acquire Gasoducto de Morelos and Morelos O&M, through which it indirectly acquired ownership of a 172 KM gas pipeline traversing the states of Morelos, Puebla, and Tlaxcala.
Advised and assisted on the financing of SMBC, Inbursa, Monex, Banco Sabadell México and Mega Bank, granted to refinance Gasoducto de Morelos’s debt and to finance the potential acquisition of additional assets in the hydrocarbons sector.
Provided due diligence and advice during the negotiation of the share purchase agreement for a 50% stake in Energía Mayakán, including the 700 km-long expansion.
Practice head
Marco Antonio de la Peña; Juan Pablo Rico
Other key lawyers
Elías Gallardo; Rafael Rodríguez; Jesús Alejandro Cortés