Lauded for its ‘technical strength, strategic thinking and deep understanding of the regulatory and commercial context in Latin America’, the environmental practice at Galicia Abogados S.C. provides advice across the full spectrum of environmental matters, including regulatory issues, litigation and environmental due diligence in the context of M&A transactions. The team is also well-positioned to handle advisory mandates relating to waste and wastewater management, air emissions, contaminated sites and circular economy initiatives. A recent work highlight saw the group carry out due diligence of Dow Quimica Mexicana’s Mexican assets in advance of the divestiture of its laminating adhesives business. The practice is co-led by Mariana Herrero and Carlos Escoto. Herrero has wide-ranging advisory experience, with particular strength in water rights and the structuring of compliance strategies for wastewater management. Escoto, for his part, has focused his practice on environmental policy matters and the environmental aspects of M&A transactions and financings. Key contact Lucía Manzo, who was promoted to the partnership in January 2025, specialises in the development of energy and infrastructure projects, environmental authorisations and real estate matters. Associate Guillermo Garza focuses on financings and M&A transactions in the energy, infrastructure and tourist development sectors. Associate Lourdes Lozano left the firm in January 2025.
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‘The availability of all practices in a single office makes it possible to move forward at the required speed in complex cases.'
‘The environmental team has experience in regulatory processes, as well as industrial and investment processes.'
'Galicia Abogados S.C.'s environment team stands out for its technical strength, strategic thinking and deep understanding of the regulatory and commercial context in Latin America.'
'What makes this practice unique is its ability to articulate viable legal solutions aligned with its clients' business realities. They differentiate themselves by providing comprehensive advice that combines regulatory analysis, practical insight and foresight.'
'I especially highlight the work of Mariana Herrero and Carlos Escoto. Together, they combine legal brilliance with collaborative sensitivity in an uncommon mix; they are natural articulators between ecosystem actors. They also stand out for being rigorous, analytical, methodical and effective in bringing complex issues to the ground with applicable solutions.'
'Compared to other firms, Galicia is not only up to the task: it stands out for the level of involvement of its partners, its openness to working together and its commitment to legal innovation. They have been pioneers in integrating ESG issues into their practice, with a focus on sustainability, human rights and environmental governance, which is rare in the regional legal market.'
Key clients
- KfW IPEX-Bank
- Abertis Infraestructuras
- KPS Capital Partners
- Cargill
- Nishimura & Asahi
- International Finance Corporation
- New Fortress Energy
- Grupo Farmaceutico Somar
- Guardian Industries
- Lyondell Basell
- Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior, Sociedad Nacional de Crédito, Institución de Banca de Desarrollo (Bancomext)
- Equinox Gold
- Silver Wheaton
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Credit Suisse Securities (USA)
- Promecap
- Citigroup Global Markets
- JP Morgan Securities
- Banco Santander
- Banco Sabadell
Work highlights
Advised Ponterra on a forest carbon project in the state of Puebla.
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Practice head
Mariana Herrero; Carlos Escoto
Other key lawyers
Lucía Manzo; Guillermo Garza