The ‘very attentive’ team at Jones Day specialises in advising on the financing, development and operation of infrastructure projects involving airports, highways, hospitals, ports, railroads, oil-and-gas, and renewable energy production. Its client roster regularly features local and international banks, constructors, developers, and energy companies. Three partners share leadership of the practice: Alberto de la Parra, who is praised for his ’great knowledge of administrative law’, focuses his practice on project structuring, corporate and project finance, restructuring and M&A, and often acts on oil-and-gas, toll road, real estate, mining and aviation-related mandates. José A Estandía is primarily concerned with the financing of energy transactions; while Manuel Romano undertakes the full range of energy and infrastructure financing and development work. Of counsel Arturo de la Parra is known for his focus on cross-border and domestic infrastructure-related lending transactions. Alexandra Sibaja and Mariana de Maria y Campos are names of note at associate level.
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‘Jones Day is a firm with international reach that has supported us in obtaining legal opinions on foreign law and support in infrastructure projects. The partners are very attentive to the issues.'
‘Alberto de la Parra adds a plus to the service with his experience, knowledge and good relationships in both the public and private sectors. He has great knowledge of administrative law which makes a difference for infrastructure issues.'
‘Alberto de la Parra and Arturo de la Parra are always available and their work is excellent.'
Key clients
- Banco Santander
- Beel Infra
- Grupo Energía México Gemex
- Iberdrola
- Invex Infraestructura 4
- Grupo Gigante
- Vitol Electricidad de México
- Ainda Energía e Infraestructura
- Constellation Brands
- Saavi Energía
Work highlights
- Advised Itzoil on the development, project financing, construction and operation of a new system to include a port and two storage terminals, as well as support the delivery of petroleum products.
- Advised Beel Infra, together with its investment vehicles, on granting a subordinated loan for up to MXN$1.5bn denominated in UDIs.
- Advised Alianza Malinalco, a subsidiary of Beel Infra, on granting a subordinated structured financing for MXN $210m denominated in UDIs.
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Practice head
Alberto de la Parra; José Estandía; Manuel Romano