Mexico: Environment
Mexico appears to be on track to elevate its renewable power capacity to 7.5 per cent (from 3.3 per cent) in 2012. With an abundance of natural resources, environmental law is a prominent feature in the Mexican legal market place. We profile the 11 leading lawyers in this practice area.
González Calvillo SC earns two listings in this chapter. Leopoldo Burguete-Stanek is “one of the main players” in the market. An established name, he is credited for his “pioneering” work in this sector and in particular receives praise for his work regarding environmental hazards. He is joined by Guillermo Barragán Toledo who is noted for his work regarding environmental audits and public consultation processes.
Founding partner of Vera & Carvajal, Luis Vera Morales has a broad practice, which includes acting for clients on regulatory and transactional matters. He has advised on infrastructure projects, biotechnology, wetlands and legislative development. Hailed as a market leader, he was repeatedly cited as one Mexico’s “premier” environment lawyers.
Sergio Benjamin Bustamante at Lexcorp Abogados has a “brilliant” transactional practice. Praised as a “great resource of information and support”, he is also credited for his knowledge of environmental permitting and licensing law.
At Creel García-Cuéllar Aiza y Enríquez SC, the “exceptional” Carlos de Icaza is a highly regarded individual. His clients include industrial groups, real estate investment groups and private equity investors involved in the industrial, tourism, retail and housing sectors.
At Baker & McKenzie Abogados SC, Federico Ruanova Guinea coordinates the firm’s environmental and natural resources practice group in Mexico. His practice focuses on climate change law with an emphasis on environmental impact and risk, as well as carbon trading and administrative litigation. With a “respected” client base, he has acted for companies in the industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Founding partner at Iniciativa para el Desarrollo Ambiental y Sustentable SC, Daniel Basurto-González has over 20 years of experience in the field. He mainly advises clients in the private sector with regard to industrial, tourism and real estate matters.
At Celis Aguilar Alvarez y Asociados SC, Humberto Celis Aguilar Alvarez is singled out for his work regarding waste management, natural protected areas, water supply and discharge management. He is also lauded for his litigation practice at both administrative and criminal forums.
Gustavo Carvajal Isunza from Solórzano Carvajal González y Pérez-Correa SC has developed a recognised practice in environmental law, in particular on issues related to standardisation. He is also the co-founder and a director of the Centro de Politicas Publicas para el Desarrollo Sustentable, an entity dedicated to drafting proposals to improve regulations and public policies related to urban development and environmental matters in Mexico.
The “first-rate” Gloria Park T at Santamarina y Steta SC has a “well-regarded” practice. She receives praise for her work in sustainability, natural resources and climate change matters.
Environment Law Mexico SC enjoys a mention with the inclusion of Mauricio Llamas. Commended for the breadth of his practice, he advises on regulations, compliance, strategy and lobbying, with a focus on waste management, recycling and contaminated sites’ liability. He has also acted as an expert witness in international arbitration proceedings.