The energy and natural resources practice at White & Case S.C. stands out for its depth of knowledge across the range of work in the sector, and fields a 'group of experts in various matters that complement each other', with extensive expertise in energy regulatory issues, and transactional and contentious matters, in both the private and public sectors. The deartment's client base includes major players in various areas of the industry, as well as associations including Asolmex (solar energy) and Amexhi (hydrocarbons). Practice head Francisco de Rosenzweig has a particular focus on energy regulatory and transactional-related projects, and is the day-to-day advisor to a host of the leading energy companies operating in Mexico, as well as being counsel of choice for the aforementioned associations. Juan Ruenes comes with client praise for his 'deep knowledge in financial and commercial transactions in the energy sector', and corporate law partner Juan Carlos Llorens is a further contact of note in the practice group. Standout associate José Daniel Franco focuses on hydrocarbon and electricity regulatory work, project finance, and advice on the day-to-day operations of energy sector companies.
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‘Exceptional team that has professionals who know the business and the current legal aspects that impact it. Great availability and efficiency in highly complex negotiations.’
‘Exceptional partners and team with great knowledge of current issues and business sense.’
‘The team has unique experience. They all bring experience from the public sector/autonomous regulators; that combined with extensive experience in private office.’
‘Public private experience. Visibility of different solutions. Network of contacts.’
‘The W&C team is top of the line, it has a group of experts in various matters that complement each other and give the client the certainty that their matters are taken care of with observation of all the aspects that a transaction needs to take care of.’
‘The plus of W&C is the experience in multiple transactions of various complexities that results in a very expert team and with associates that complement each other. Juan Ruenes has demonstrated deep knowledge in financial and commercial transactions in the energy sector and is complemented by a diverse team in regulatory, tax, corporate, financial matters, etc.’
Key clients
- Braskem Idesa
- Howard Energy Partners
- China Power International Holding
- Zuma Energía
Work highlights
Represented China Power International Holding and Zuma Energía in the acquisition of three renewable generation projects in Mexico, owned by Jaguar Solar,
Acted for Braskem Idesa on the sale of its 50 per cent interest in Terminal Química Puerto México (TQPM) to storage company Advario.
Advised Howard Energy Partners on the analysis of legal risks related to certain energy-related agreements executed by the company and state-owned productive enterprises.
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Practice head
Francisco de Rosenzweig