Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC‘s environmental practice group advises on a diverse range of environmental compliance matters, with notable experience in water access and wastewater discharge requirements, environmental impact assessments and obtaining municipal, state and federal permits for the development of energy and infrastructure projects. The practice also has solid arbitral and litigation capabilities as required, while the firm’s robust full-service offering attracts a steady stream of local and multinational clients – most notably from the energy, automotive, food and drink and real estate segments. Practice lead Edmond Grieger specialises in environmental and energy law, including audits, regulatory advice and environmental litigation. Additional names to note include Ariel Garfio, who focuses on the development of renewables and infrastructure projects, project finance, and social impact matters, along with rights of way and agrarian issues; and associate Roberto Flores, who provides regulatory, environmental and real estate advice to domestic and international companies. Associate Héctor Sánchez Rodríguez (energy, environmental and real estate) joined the firm from Gemex Energía in August 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The environmental practice at Von Wobeser stands out for its innovative approach and its handling of complex matters. They are lawyers who always seek to be at the forefront of the most sophisticated trends in case resolution. A quality to highlight is that they are a team that likes to get a feel for your business; that is, they always seek to understand your business before proposing a solution, which is something you rarely experience with other legal teams.’
- ‘The environmental team at Von Wobeser y Sierra is one of the most solid in Mexico. Led by Edmond Grieger, they are without a doubt an outstanding group of lawyers, characterised by their great client care and prompt response in handling matters. Roberto Flores is another team member who stands out for his knowledge and responsiveness; he is always on top of my cases and gives me great peace of mind.’
- ‘They are a group of lawyers with an extraordinary knowledge of the subject, which allows for a sound legal defence.’
- ‘Their strengths are their knowledge and client service. Key contacts are partner Edmond Grieger and associate Estefanía Lopardo.’
- 'This firm has an extensive team of lawyers with expertise in all the areas in which we have required legal advice. Without exception, all the lawyers are efficient and knowledgeable in their respective fields. Working as a cross-functional team, they do a great job and provide comprehensive, practical, and prompt advice.'
- ' They are agile and understand their clients' operational needs. We work with Ariel Garfio and Edmond Grieger—all highly capable.'
Key clients
- Anheuser Bush InBev (Grupo Modelo)
- Invenergy
- BMW Group
- Uber and Corner Shop
- Diageo
- Empacadora San Marcos (Bia Brands Group)
- Veseris
- COMPAS
- Nissan
- Thyssenkrupp
- Hella Automotive (now Forvia)
- The Coca Cola Company
- Grupo Herdez
- Volkswagen Trucks
- Waste Services
- Evergreen Capital
- USG Group
- Grupak
- 3M
- Mitsui & Co
Work highlights
Advised Grupo Modelo on issues related to transmission of water rights and environmental compliance matters.
Assisted Diageo with legal advice on all environmental/regulatory issues related to the operations of the group's tequila plants in Mexico.
Assisted Invenergy with environmental, social and regulatory matters for the successful development, construction and operation of all their energy generation projects in Mexico.
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Practice head
Edmond Grieger
Other key lawyers
Ariel Garfio; Roberto Flores