Electricity and water matters are the standout strengths of the energy and natural resources department at Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, SC, one of the practices equipped to handle the broadest range of projects in the energy and natural resources. Recent work has included prominent exits from the Mexican electricity market, renewable energy acquisitions and financing natural gas supply projects. The team is also at the forefront of the water sector and the growing waste-to-energy projects niche, with co-head of the practice Vanessa Franyutti, and PPP expert Alejandro Rojas being the key partner contacts on such matters. Franyutti shares leadership of the wider energy and natural resources department with Javier Arreola, who is well versed in matters across the electricity sector, including renewables. Young partner Santiago Medina comes with strong recommendation from clients and is developing a notable practice in electricity PPP projects, handling structuring, bidding, acquisition, restructuring and financings. At associate level, Ana María Alpizar and Fernando Castillo are both experienced practitioners of note. The January 2024 hire of environmental law expert Marcela Ánimas from the now defunct Woods Ánimas considerably bolsters the firm’s offering in that area.
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‘NHG's team is very professional and always responds in a timely manner even if the timeframe is tight.’
‘The partner Santiago Medina is a trusted adviser. Santiago has his own business understanding in the industry and is able to offer an all-round commercially focused perspective.’
‘They are very intelligent and creative lawyers. Their ability to think outside the box makes them unique.’
‘I highlight Santiago Medina, a young partner who knows how to understand and attend to the needs of his clients very well.’
‘Responsive and knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- Macquarie Asset Management
- New Frontera Holdings
- CEA Guaymas-Empalme, Sonora (Water Commission of the State of Sonora)
- Organismo Operador Municipal del Sistema de Agua Potable, Alcantarillado y Saneamiento de Los Cabos (Water Operator of Los Cabos)
- National Infrastructure Fund (FONADIN)
- Gyrodata
- Government of the State of Yucatán
- OPDEnergy
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- ResponsAbility Investments
Work highlights
Acting for the Government of the State of Yucatán and advising the State of Yucatan and the Municipalities of Mérida, Kanasín, Progreso, Ucú, Tixpéhual, Conkal, and Umán on an intermunicipal system waste system in the metropolitan area of Mérida.
Advised the Water Operator Agency of Los Cabos Municipality on the legal terms of a PPP international bidding process for a desalination plant in Los Cabos.
Advised the Water Commission of the State of Sonora on the legal terms of a PPP bidding process for a desalination plant in Guaymas.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Javier Arreola; Vanessa Franyutti