Holland & Knight México, S.C.

Holland & Knight México, S.C. is a strong choice for handling transactional and regulatory matters related to renewable energy projects and oil-and-gas. The firm maintains its strong showing in the offshore industry, handling farm-out agreements regarding deepwater exploration and representing a consortium in a unitization process between privately and publicly owned oil fields. The team’s additional capabilities include licensing, purchasing and sale agreements and real estate rights. The practice is co-lead by Rodolfo Rueda and Gabriel Ruiz. Rueda is a key player in identifying and addressing regulatory issues for clients, while Ruiz represents multinational clients before governmental bodies as well as advising on M&A. Gerardo Prado who handles corporate, transactional and energy matters is the lead contact for the Monterrey office. Senior counsel Regina Legorreta frequently supports on the structuring of energy and infrastructure projects and Antonio Barrera Ríos has experience in commercial, administrative and energy law. Associate Adrián Ortiz de Elguea assists on cross-border renewable mandates. Former practice co-head Carlos Ochoa  (public bids and project finance) left the firm in September 2025.