Galicia Abogados S.C. is regarded as a leader in Mexico’s energy market, with notable authority in the oil-and-gas and mining practices. The team’s strong transactional expertise is accompanied by a comprehensive regulatory offering, equipping it to handle the full range of corporate transactions, project development, financing matters and regulatory issues. Additionally, the team has access to a network of specialists in antitrust, real estate, environmental and administrative law for a full-service offering. The department is co-led by a group of industry experts; Carlos De Maria y Campos specialises in electricity, hydrocarbons and alternative energy, while Francisco Fernández Cueto’s focuses on renewable and conventional electricity, along with natural gas; both advise clients on domestic and international levels. Representing commercial and development banks, oil-and-gas practitioner Antonio Borja is another key player in the sector. Eduardo García-Travesi and Ernesto Partida further bolster the depth of the energy-specialist bench, while Héctor Kuri and Florent Patoret are the ley specialists for the firm’s sizable number of mining clients. Luis Manuel Rosendo is the key name of note at the senior associate level.
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  • ‘Galicia's energy and natural resources practice is outstanding. Its knowledge of the industry and related legal issues is outstanding and consistently reliable; far superior to its competitors.'

  • ‘Francisco Fernández Cueto stands out for his immediate and precise attention to any question or task he asks.'

Key clients

  • Shell
  • Grupo Mexico
  • Consorcio Industrial
  • Esentia Energy
  • Grupo Terra
  • Grupo Gemma
  • Jaguar Exploración y Producción de Hidrocarburos
  • OMV Aktiengesellschaft
  • Tokyo Gas
  • Harbour Energy
  • Saavi Energía
  • Ternium
  • Vitro
  • Repsol
  • Engie
  • Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
  • Mota Engil
  • Sempra
  • Bimbo
  • Femsa

Lawyers

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Practice head

Carlos de Maria y Campos; Francisco Fernández Cueto; Antonio Borja; Eduardo García-Travesi; Ernesto Partida; Héctor Kuri; Florent Patoret

Other key lawyers

Luis Manuel Rosendo