Jones Day advises on the development, construction, operation, financing and acquisition of infrastructure projects across the energy, transport and water treatment sectors. Acting for sponsors, lenders, investors and public entities, the team regularly assists with bidding processes, concession arrangements and privatisations involving operational infrastructure assets. Arturo de la Parra routinely advises on cross-border financings and infrastructure projects, with particular expertise in the energy, transport and urban development sectors, and co-leads the practice with José Estandía. Associates Alexandra Sibaja and Gustavo Alvarado are also key members of the team. Manuel Romano and Alberto de la Parra retired from the practice in December and October 2025, respectively, while Carlos Sámano departed in January 2026.
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Testimonials
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- The team led by Alexandra Sibaja stands out for its expertise in due diligence processes, negotiation of complex contracts, and mitigation of regulatory risks. She has proven capable of ensuring maximum protection of her clients' business interests.
- We've worked with JD in particularly complicated transactions, and they have been great partners for us. As such transactions have been new to us, the team has been close and available at all times, very involved in the status and needs of the transactions, guiding us through the most complicated parts of the deals with their knowledge and expertise.
- What I find unique is the meticulous follow-up on each issue. This allows for the development of specific work plans for each topic under review, ensuring that counterparties have a complete overview and can also make appropriate contributions to successfully complete the proposed plan.
- Professionalism and dedication to each project.
- Knowledge, kindness, and dedication.
- The legal team is a group of professionals who know their work inside and out. Their strengths lie precisely in their complete understanding of their field, their constant support, and their ability to contribute new ideas to advance projects and foster teamwork.
Key clients
- Banco Santander México
- BBVA México
- SMBC
- Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior
- Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Públicos
- Nacional Financiera
- Banco Sabadell
- Mexico City Government
- Invex Infraestructura
- Desarrollos Eólicos Mexicanos
- Beel Infrastructure Partners
- Grupo Energía México Gemex
Work highlights
Advised the Mexico City Government through the Ministry of Administration and Finance in connection with the legal design and implementation of a private funding scheme for MXN$4bn granted by BBVA Mexico for the renovation and/or remodelling of urban infrastructure to promote tourism in Mexico City, in light of its designation as an official host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Advising the Mexico City Government through the Ministry of Administration and Finance in connection with the legal design and implementation of a private funding scheme for MXN$40bn to be used for mobility, security and water infrastructure for Mexico City.
Acted for Banobras, NAFIN, Bancomext (Mexican development banks), and BBVA in connection with a US$3.8bn loan restructuring and upsize granted to a Mexican special purpose trust for the acquisition of jet fuel collection rights generated by Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares, a Mexican governmental entity.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Arturo de la Parra; José Estandía
Other key lawyers
Gustavo Alvarado; Alexandra Sibaja