With noteworthy capabilities in project finance and PPPs, Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, SC handles a range of major infrastructure projects and transactional matters across the breadth of the energy sector. While active in the power, oil and gas segments, the firm has a leading role in the water sector and is a sought-after advisor for decentralised infrastructure projects regarding inter-municipal waste management. Experts in PPP matters, Vanessa Franyutti and Alejandro Rojas frequently take the lead on such projects, while environmental specialist Marcela Ánimas is also active in the practice due to her expertise in water-related mandates. Franyutti co-leads the practice alongside Javier Arreola and Santiago Medina, who were both advisors on the recent headline-mandate financing of the expansion of the Mayakan natural gas pipeline. Notable associate support is provided by Ana María Alpizar, whose experience includes advising on public tenders for hydrocarbons exploration, and Fernando Castillo, who specialises in PPP infrastructure projects. The team was further bolstered in January 2025 with the arrival of counsel Thomas Heather. Since publication, the firm has considerably strengthened it's team depth with the hire of energy partner, Diana Pineda, and the infrastructure-focused counsel Pedro Lladó, both fomerly at Sainz Abogados - effective as of February 2026.
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Ana María Alpizar
Ana María Alpizar
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Javier Arreola; Vanessa Franyutti; Santiago Medina

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Alejandro Rojas; Marcela Ánimas; Michell Nader; Ana María Alpizar; Fernando Castillo