The ‘professional’ group at CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow is frequently called upon by federal and local authorities, developers, sponsors and lenders seeking assistance with the full range of projects mandates. The team is esperienced advising on the entire lifecycle of projects, namely the initial structuring phase, financing, implementation and ongoing project management; it has particularly notable experience advising on industrial park, toll road, port, railroad and transportation infrastructure projects. A recent mandate of note saw the practice group handle the execution of three concessions granted by the Interoceanic Corridor of the Mexican Isthmus (CIIT) for the development of three industrial parks in Coatzacoalcos (Veracruz) and Salina Cruz (Oaxaca). The department is co-led by ’attentive, dedicated and committed lawyer’ Enrique Lorente Ludlow and Marcia Santomé Sánchez, both of whom are well-versed in advising federal and local public entities, developers, construction companies, investors and financial institutions on the structuring and financing of all manner of projects. Additional key contacts include Fernando Nava Herrera and Giancarlo Schievenini; along with associates José Antonio Ruiz Porte and Ernesto Castañeda, all of whom specialise in project structuring and development, regulatory matters and financing.
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‘It is a very professional firm, with a lot of experience in the infrastructure sector.'
‘My experience with Enrique Lorente Ludlow, José Antonio Ruiz Porte Petit, and Ernesto Castañeda is that they are attentive, dedicated and committed lawyers.'
‘My experience with this practice is highly satisfactory due to the vast experience of the various members of its team in developing innovative and complex projects. I would like to emphasise the flexibility of the business plan proposed to me and my investors. This capacity for innovation and understanding of this novel market distinguishes this firm in a very important way.'
'From my point of view, this firm is the key firm for project developers and entrepreneurs who are innovating and seeking to build innovative businesses in Mexico. I can't think of any other firms willing to take on that level of commitment and even willing to learn from the client themselves. I want to especially mention Enrique Lorente Ludlow and Ernesto Castañeda.'
‘At CMS-WLL, the best thing is the team we work with. Honestly, what gives me the most comfort is the constant presence of the partners and their knowledge of the sector.'
Key clients
- Grupo Indi
- Mota-Engil México
- Grupo ICA
- Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes
- Carso Infraestructura y Construcción y Filiales
- Desarrolladora Multimodal del Istmo de Tehuantepec
- Fondo Nacional de Infraestructura
- Terminales del Istmo Salina Cruz y Coatzacoalcos
- Orva Ingeniería
- North American Development Bank
- Nacional Financiera
- Banco del Bajío
- Banco Sabadell
- Banco Multiva
- Grupo financiero Multiva
- Banco Nacional De Obras y Servicios Públicos (BANOBRAS)
- Banco Mercantil del Norte
- Grupo Financiero Banorte
- Interamerican Development Bank
- Aleatica
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Practice head
Enrique Lorente Ludlow; Marcia Santomé Sánchez
Other key lawyers
Derek Woodhouse; José Antonio Ruiz Porte Petit; Ernesto Castañeda; Fernando Nava Herrera; Giancarlo Schievenini