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Working under the leadership of counsel Roberto Torres Velasco, who joined the firm as head of the Mexican Government Regulations practice group from Garrigues Mexico in May 2023, the team at Jones Day handles a range of environmental mandates. Core areas of expertise include due diligence for corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, crisis management and providing support to clients facing regulatory agency investigations. Velasco is well-versed in environmental and administrative law and has additional experience in M&A, project finance and corporate restructuring. Associate Andrés Lieja specialises in administrative litigation, tax, and due diligence. Ex-practice head Mauricio Llamas left the firm in April 2023.
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  • ‘Roberto Torres - great ability to analyse and synthesize complex problems, providing practical and reasonable solutions.'

  • ‘They have strong subject knowledge which allows them to give timely and assertive advice.'

  • 'Andrés Lieja has an openness to change that allows him to visualize the broad picture and focus on the details to translate them into defence arguments.'

  • ‘The versatile Jones Day environmental area team headed by Roberto Torres is undoubtedly a benchmark in the sector. Technical, punctual, formal and close to the Client, they make the most complex matter seem easy.'

  • ‘Roberto Torres is a true legend of environmental law who revolutionised the processes at Jones Day, providing legal rigour. He is a renowned professor at the Escuela Libre de Derecho and has experience in the best law firms in Mexico.'

Clients clés

  • Bio Pappel Scribe
  • Flottec
  • Desarrollos Eólicos Mexicanos (DEMEX)

Points forts

  • Assisted Bio Pappel Scribe with the preparation and filing of a constitutional appeal before federal courts against a new environmental local tax imposed on gas emissions.
  • Assisted Flottec with environmental due diligence related to its sale to Nalco Company.
  • Provided day-to-day regulatory advice to Desarrollos Eólicos Mexicano regarding the operation of a 227,5 MW wind farm in the State of Oaxaca.

Avocats

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Responsable de la pratique

Roberto Torres Velasco