LHO distinguishes itself through its multidisciplinary legal practice in Mexico’s energy sector, advising international players on regulatory compliance, project finance, and energy-related disputes. The firm is especially active in renewables, cross-border infrastructure and trade compliance, and has played a key role in facilitating Chinese investment into renewable energy projects in Mexico. The team boasts a comprehensive bench of corporate and transactional lawyers with specialist expertise that span the energy space. Standout names include Luis Miguel Ramírez, the firm's managing partner, who takes the lead on a heavy caseload of corporate matters in the oil-and-gas and renewables sectors. Luis Enrique Rangel's practice has a transactional focus that sees him primarily handle project development and M&A deals in the energy space, while Erik Del Río supports project financing matters from an investment banking perspective. Associate Jimena Aranza Zubiaga is active across natural resources projects and corporate matters, particularly as regards contract drafting and negotiations.
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'An exemplary team that excels in the field of customer relations.'
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'Clear, dynamic, agile, structured.'
Key clients
- Prodiel
- Pachamama Solar
- Potrero Solar
- Novamper
- Power China International
- Sinohydro
- Avanzia
- Tozzi
- Naturgy
- Carbon Trust
- Jiangxi
- Longi
Work highlights
Advised Power China Jiangxi Electric Power Construction Co. (JEPCC), on opening its branch in Mexico and contracting the multibillion-dollar construction of Substation 359 and associated transmission line in Sinaloa.
Advised SEPCOIII on the best legal structure for its expansion into Mexico, enabling the company to lead major power infrastructure projects of more than 1000MW, including state-of-the-art combined cycle plants, large-scale transmission networks and renewable energy developments.
Assisted Iberdrola and Fideicomiso Irrevocable de Administración No. 5561, before and after its 8,539MW acquisition, particularly as regards the compliance follow-up of Monterrey Dulces Nombres CDU (formerly Iberdrola Energía Monterrey).
Practice head
Erik del Río; Luis Miguel Ramírez; Luis Enrique Rangel
Other key lawyers
Jimena Aranza Zubiaga; Raúl Tornel; Eloisa Alejandre Castillo; Adrian Ulises Salazar
