The expertise of the practice group at Hogan Lovells encompasses environmental compliance, polluted sites and waste management, water supply and wastewater discharges, as well as environmental impact considerations for infrastructure projects throughout Mexico. Routinely acting on behalf of construction, mining, automotive, and energy-sector clients, the team is also equipped to conduct environmental audits and handle environmental litigation before local and federal courts. Practice lead Mauricio Llamas joined the firm from Jones Day in April 2023, bringing with him senior associate Mauricio Villegas, along with two further associates. Llamas' practice is centred on administrative and regulatory matters with regards to environmental and health and safety law, and has particular focus on waste management and recycling, contaminated site liability, site abandonment procedures and air emissions mandates. Villegas is noted for his knowledge of industrial and natural resources exploitation, the development of compliance strategies and remediation procedures.
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‘It is a very proactive team and has the ability to solve problems quickly.'
‘The ability to solve problems quickly. Excellent service from René Arce Lozano, Mauricio Villegas and Mauricio Llamas.'
‘They have a combination of talent that makes them unique, their specialised technical skill is not easily found in the legal market. This differentiation makes them very valuable.'
‘In particular, the leadership and extensive knowledge of Mauricio Llamas stands out. He knows all environmental issues at all levels from federal to municipal, which allows you to have, in a single lawyer, the multidisciplinary solutions that companies require.'
Key clients
- Grupo Elementia
- Newmont-Goldcorp
- Goodyear
- Agnico Eagle
- Procter & Gamble
- ExxonMobil
- Imerys
- Blue Arrow
- ExxonMobil
- Ragasa Industrias
Work highlights
- Provided strategic counsel to Elementia, facilitating and overseeing a remediation initiative.
- Assisted Newmont-Goldcorp with formulating and determining the requisite environmental and safety measures for implementation at their site.
- Provided strategic advisory services to Procter & Gamble, facilitating the successful procurement of authorisation from Mexico's National Water Commission.
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Practice head
Mauricio Llamas