Noted for its 'proven results and high success rate', the 'committed' team at LHO offers expertise across environmental compliance, regulatory assessments, permitting, project development and associated litigation. The practice group also routinely advises tech companies, startups and local communities on ESG reporting, and can also draw on additional experience in the structuring of renewables projects. Managing partner Luis Miguel Ramírez, garners praise as 'always at the forefront of current regulations and emerging regulatory projects'; he focuses on corporate law, renewable energy projects and environmental matters. Ramírez co-heads the practice with Luis Enrique Rangel (real estate, project finance and natural resources and energy projects); and senior associate Jimena Aranza Zubiaga, who heads up the Querétaro office and focuses on project development, contracts law and administrative permit applications.
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Testimonials
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- ‘LHO's environmental practice has been very active and notable in recent years. They participate in and lead unique and cutting-edge projects and business associations.'
- ‘Without a doubt, Luis Miguel Ramírez, the firm's managing partner, deserves an honourable mention. He has focused his efforts on sustainability issues both within the firm and pro bono. Luis Miguel is always at the forefront of current regulations and emerging regulatory projects.'
- ‘Experience and specialization. Proven results and high success rate. Negotiation skills. Personalized customer service. Ethics and professionalism. Adaptability to new technologies.'
- ‘They are a team committed to caring for natural resources and fully adhering to sustainability criteria. They have excellent handling of environmental legal issues and extensive knowledge.'
- ‘I especially recommend Luis Miguel Ramírez. He's an excellent lawyer, very precise and consistent.'
Key clients
- Prodiel
- Pachamama Solar
- Potrero Solar
- Novamper
- Power China International
- Sinohydro
- Avanzia
- Tozzi
- Naturgy
- Carbon Trust
- JEPCC
- Longi
Work highlights
Advised a local community of ejidatarios in Chiapas on the development of a 30,000ha carbon offset project.
Assisted the citizen council of the Morelos Ecozone with the development of an ecozone project.
Practice head
Luis Miguel Ramírez; Luis Enrique Rangel; Jimena Aranza Zubiaga
Other key lawyers
Erik del Río; Adrián Ulises Salazar; Raúl Tornel; Eloisa Alejandre Castillo; Fabrisio González Alejandre; Gabriela Estefany Flores