The practice group at Greenberg Traurig, S.C. is equipped to support clients with environmental and regulatory permits, contaminated sites, waste management, air emissions and water issues. The group also assists with environmental considerations for M&A transactions, as well as infrastructure and real estate projects. Administrative litigation constitutes an additional area of focus for the team, whose expertise spans sectors such as oil and gas, food, healthcare and real estate. Leadership is entrusted to Erick Hernández Gallego, whose broad practice encompasses environmental law, energy, mining, real estate and administrative litigation. Of counsel Luis Jorge Akle specialises in providing regulatory support in the areas of environmental law, infrastructure and energy.
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- I believe that what makes this practice unique is Eric's leadership, who, in addition to the technical aspect, has a great focus on the client, always pragmatic.
- I believe that what makes this practice unique is Eric's leadership, who, in addition to the technical aspect, has a great focus on the client, always pragmatic.
Key clients
- Carbon Counts / World Bank
- Envision International/Vive Energía
- FinSalud
- Taylor Farms
- Grupo Idesa
- Syngenta (Crop Division)
- Walton Street Capital
- Holiday Inn
- Creo Capital Partners
Work highlights
Advised Taylor Farms on the increase and amendment of its wastewater discharge permit for the fulfilment of its obligations derived from the existing water wells and wastewater discharges at its Guanajuato, Mexico facility.
Advising Envision Energy on its compliance with environmental and social obligations in the implementation of a green ammonia project in southeast Mexico.
Advising Holiday Inn on its ongoing environmental obligations in relation to the purchase of a hotel resort chain in the south of Mexico.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Luis Jorge Akle
Practice head
Erick Hernández Gallego
Other key lawyers
Luis Jorge Akle