Santamarina y Steta fields a comprehensive energy practice with a strong bench of transactional lawyers advising on corporate, contractual and financing matters. The team is adept at securing key permits and negotiating commercial agreements to facilitate project development and ensure uninterrupted operations and energy supply across the oil-and-gas and electric power sectors. Juan Carlos Machorro offers seasoned experience advising domestic and international corporations on energy project investments, while Alberto Saavedra brings veteran knowledge to project finance and M&A transactions. On the contentious side, Roberto Fernández del Valle is the primary contact for energy disputes, with expertise in civil and commercial litigation, and commercial arbitration. Pablo Laresgoiti supports clients on commercial operations, as well as collaborating with junior partner Diego Ostos on local financing matters. Associate Norma de la Salud Álvarez completes the team with specialist expertise in energy regulation and environmental issues.
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Key clients
- Aisin Holdings of America, Inc
- Arm Energy, LLC
- Aryzyz
- Chevron
- CIE
- CTS
- Guaymex (matancitas)
- Graftech
- Innophos Fosfatados de México
- Inteva México
- Locomotive Manufacturing and Services
- Mondelez México
Work highlights
Secured multiple hydrocarbon import permits for Chevron despite a challenging regulatory environment and policy shifts in Mexico's energy sector.
Provided comprehensive ESG strategy training to automotive manufacturer CIE's legal team so as to facilitate the company's navigation of emerging sustainability regulations and align with global ESG standards.
Advised Wabtec de México on the strategic submission of CFE invoices to Iberdrola during critical litigation.
Practice head
Juan Carlos Machorro; Alberto Saavedra; Roberto Fernández del Valle
Other key lawyers
Pablo Laresgoiti; Diego Ostos; Norma de la Salud Álvarez