The 'efficient' environmental practice group at Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. provides regulatory advice to clients across the real estate, mining, energy and manufacturing sectors. Core areas of expertise include support with environmental audits, corporate environmental policies, clean-up processes and administrative litigation. The practice is directed by 'subject-matter expert' Federico Ruanova Guinea, who is praised as offering 'innovative solutions to complex issues'. The Tijuana-based senior counsel specialises in assisting clients with compliance with air emissions, water use and treatment, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and workplace health and safety. Guadalajara-based associate Alejandra Muriel Vizcaino majors on banking, finance and projects matters and regularly manages environmental permit renewals and due diligence processes.
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Testimonials
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‘Baker McKenzie brings proven expertise in the field. Administratively, they are efficient and are up-to-date with technological and gender equity policies.'
‘Attorneys with proven experience in their practice areas. Federico Ruanova - the ability to understand our needs in order to mitigate risks and solve problems in a practical way.'
‘Federico Ruanova is a subject-matter expert. He always offers innovative solutions to complex issues.'
‘From my perspective, Federico Ruanova is one of the best lawyers in environmental matters. He always has the right words to express his opinions simply.'
Key clients
- Shell
- Ibedrola
- West Rock
- USG Corporation
- Honeywell (Ademco de Juarez)
- British Columbia Ferry Services
- Fender Guitars
- Macquarie Infrastructure
- Pachama
- Poly America
Work highlights
Represented Shell in an administrative dispute with the federal environmental agency of Mexico.
Advised Iberdrola on the sale of several combined-cycle power plants in Mexico.
Advised West Rock on complying with a number of environmental permitting requirements.
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Practice head
Federico Ruanova
Other key lawyers
Alejandra Muriel Vizcaino