OMG advises domestic and international clients at every stage of energy projects, and regularly acts for investors on financial, operational and environmental matters in the renewable energy sector. The group's recent activity includes advising on commercial agreements, development structuring issues and joint ventures; it is also well-versed in regulatory and compliance work, representing clients in negotiations between regulators and private entities. Practice head Emily Sucart is an energy law specialist who focuses on development and transactional matters concerning both renewable and conventional energy sources. The team also includes the experienced Esperanza Cabral, who handles mergers, acquisitions and restructurings, and Leonel Melo.

Pellerano Nadal excels in the development and financing of projects in the mining, food and beverage, and energy sectors. The firm also advises on environmental law, handling compliance issues relating to each step of a projects’ life cycle. Clients include international banks, developers and companies operating in the infrastructure, aviation and manufacturing sectors. Spearheading the team, Luis Rafael Pellerano guides clients through M&A transactions and project development work, while Gustavo Mena is an expert in environmental law.

Regularly advising clients on the development of solar energy projects, De Camps, Vásquez & Valera acts across the renewable energy sector, with experience in planning, funding, regulatory, M&A and tax matters. Public authorities, developers, investment funds and companies instruct the firm to assist with new and existing projects. The team is led by Amauris Vásquez Disla, who handles mining, renewable energy and oil and gas matters, and the ‘excellent’ Nathalie Abreu Mejía. Manuel Batista is also recommended, handling developments in the tourism and energy sectors.

Increasingly acting for private sponsors on new combined cycle powerplants, Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández advises clients on both renewable and non-renewable power projects. The firm’s work includes handling the financing of construction and development projects as well as corporate transactions in the energy sector. The team is led by Marisol Vicens Bello, who has experience in joint ventures and M&A transactions. Jaime Senior acts on commercial agreements, tax issues, financings and corporate reorganisations, while Carolina Silié focuses on business, corporate and administrative law work. Associate Javier Galan adds experience in the banking and finance space.

Noted for its ‘comprehensive and specialised approach’, Jiménez Peña is well-versed in power generation, transmission and distribution matters, acting for stakeholders across the energy sector. The firm is regularly instructed by sponsors and lenders on development and financing matters in the wind and solar power sectors. Practice head Katherine Rosa, who specialises in project finance and development issues, is recommended, along with Marcos Peña Rodríguez, who leads on contentious matters, acting in arbitration and economic regulation proceedings. Fellow practice head Jennifer Beauchamps advises on financing and M&A issues alongside founding partner Luis Julio Jiménez. Senior associate Melissa Bueno handles energy and mining projects.

Active across the renewable energy sector, Castillo y Castillo is well-versed in solar and wind power projects, advising on financing, commercial contract and M&A matters. The firm is also experienced in traditional energy generation projects, including oil and gas matters. Leading the team, director Maria Portes’ experience spans the energy projects life-cycle, from development issues to generation and distribution matters.

Estrella & Tupete has developed a strong presence in the energy and natural resources sector, advising national and international clients on regulatory compliance issues, project structuring work, and permitting matters. The firm regularly supports companies through the full lifecycle of energy projects, from obtaining environmental licences and sector-specific authorisations to ensuring adherence to domestic and international legal frameworks. Guillermo Estrella and Miguelina Quezada de Tupete are the key individuals in the team.

With a ‘high level of technical knowledge’, Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti's team has expertise in corporate, real estate, regulatory, tax and environmental issues. The firm is adept at matters concerning conventional and renewable energy projects, as well as mining and manufacturing issues. The team is spearheaded by José Maldonado Stark, who advises on project finance, development and procurement matters, while Laura Fernández-Peix has expertise in regulatory and corporate mandates. At associate level, Laura Cruz Felix supports clients on the structuring and compliance of solar projects.