Highlighted as ‘very organised and highly specialised’, the practice group at White & Case S.C. regularly handles the financing and development of infrastructure and energy projects. The group is frequently mandated by sponsors and developers alike, which seek its expertise particularly as regards railroad, renewables, and oil-and-gas projects. A recent standout mandate saw the team advise Kansas City Southern de México in relation to the construction of a passenger rail project between Mexico City and Querétaro. The practice is directed by Francisco De Rosenzweig, who has significant experience in advising on the regulatory, contractual, and project finance aspects of energy, infrastructure and transport projects. Juan Ruenes, who draws on prior in house experience at Braskem, focuses on project finance, infrastructure development and general corporate matters. Juan Carlos Llorens also focuses on energy, infrastructure, corporate, and project finance matters; while key associate José Daniel Franco's practice is closely centred on the development of electricity and oil-and-gas projects. Mariana Montemayor left the firm in October 2023.
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'The White & Case team is very organized and highly specialised. It has responded quickly and efficiently, a combination that is difficult to obtain, especially when the deals carried out involve a significant complexity.'
‘Both the associates and the partners are recognized experts in the industry and demonstrated having the capacity and extensive subject knowledge. Partners Francisco de Rosenzweig and Juan Ruenes deserve special mention.'
‘Availability, agility, involvement of the appropriate specialists in accordance with the needs of the client; trust, efficiency and effectiveness. Furthermore, they are extremely professional and mature in providing their services.'
‘Honesty, openness, trust, professionalism, experience. I specifically mention Juan Ruenes.'
Key clients
- Kansas City Southern de México
- Banobras
- Braskem Idesa
- TQPM
- China Power International Holding
- Zuma Energía
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisted China Power International Holding and Zuma Energía with the acquisition of six renewable generation projects in Mexico.
- Advised Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and a group of commercial banks on a senior secured term loan facility extended to Gasoducto de Zapotlanejo.
- Advised Braskem Idesa on the sale of its 50% interest in Terminal Química Puerto México (TQPM) to Advario.
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Practice head
Francisco de Rosenzweig