The environmental practice at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C., lauded by one client as the 'best in the business', is equipped to deliver advice on 'high-pressure transactions' and advisory environmental mandates alike. Core areas of expertise include applications for environmental permits, environmental impact authorisations, air quality and emissions matters, and environmental zoning and ecological ordinance programmes. Following the January 2025 integration of litigation-focused boutique Martínez, Algaba, de Haro y Curiel, the practice group's dispute resolution capabilities were notably strengthened. A recent mandate of note saw the group advise Mill Point Capital on the acquisition of the commercial refrigeration and food service equipment businesses of Fomento Económico Mexicano. The practice is directed by Carlos de Icaza, who specialises in real estate-related transactions and advising clients on compliance with federal, state and municipal environmental regulations. Counsel Alejandro Castelló, who draws on experience advising pension funds and private equity funds on real estate investments and assisting corporations with environmental advisory matters. However, senior associate Mariana Westendarp and associate Jessica Villaverde left the firm in January 2025 and June 2024 respectively.

Lauded for its ‘technical strength, strategic thinking and deep understanding of the regulatory and commercial context in Latin America’, the environmental practice at Galicia Abogados S.C. provides advice across the full spectrum of environmental matters, including regulatory issues, litigation and environmental due diligence in the context of M&A transactions. The team is also well-positioned to handle advisory mandates relating to waste and wastewater management, air emissions, contaminated sites and circular economy initiatives. A recent work highlight saw the group carry out due diligence of Dow Quimica Mexicana’s Mexican assets in advance of the divestiture of its laminating adhesives business. The practice is co-led by Mariana Herrero and Carlos Escoto. Herrero has wide-ranging advisory experience, with particular strength in water rights and the structuring of compliance strategies for wastewater management. Escoto, for his part, has focused his practice on environmental policy matters and the environmental aspects of M&A transactions and financings. Key contact Lucía Manzo, who was promoted to the partnership in January 2025, specialises in the development of energy and infrastructure projects, environmental authorisations and real estate matters. Associate Guillermo Garza focuses on financings and M&A transactions in the energy, infrastructure and tourist development sectors. Associate Lourdes Lozano left the firm in January 2025.

Lauded for its 'solid knowledge of environmental matters' and 'extensive experience in the field', the team at Carvajal Machado Abogados advises clients - particularly those in the mining and energy sectors - on a range of environmental mandates. Core areas of expertise include environmental due diligence, environmental impact assessments, waste management, permits and authorisations, and administrative litigation. A recent mandate of note saw the group advise Deacero on waste management, emissions, environmental impact and authorisations at the federal, state and municipal levels. Gustavo Carvajal, who garners praise for his 'profound ability to resolve complex issues', steers the practice and focuses on regulatory law, public policy matters and environmental litigation. Also noted are administrative litigation specialists Juan Pedro Machado and the 'deeply committed' Pilar Galván; and associate Jorge Gómez de Silva, who handles urban and ecological planning and land use matters, and can draw on experience advising oil-and-gas and mining-sector clients on the regulations applicable to natural protected areas.

Environmental law boutique Celis Aguilar Álvarez, Guzmán Sarti y Asociados, SC handles the range of environmental matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Key contacts include founding and managing partner Humberto Celis and Roberto Guzmán Sartí.

The expertise of the 'highly prepared and informed' team at Hogan Lovells takes in environmental and regulatory compliance, contaminated sites, waste and water management, and environmental assessments related to infrastructure projects. The group also regularly represents clients in the food, mining, energy and construction segments in environmental and administrative litigation before Mexican regulatory and environmental agencies. A recent mandate of note saw the team represent ACH Foods in an ongoing administrative proceeding initiated by ASEA, which had resulted in the temporary closure of its facilities in Cuitláhuac, Veracruz. The practice is led by the 'results-oriented' Mauricio Llamas, who specialises in environmental and health and safety law, and has notable expertise in waste management and recycling, contaminated site liability, site abandonment procedures and the implementation of sustainable energy and infrastructure projects. Senior associate Mauricio Villegas is also noted; he handles a broad range of regulatory matters, with an emphasis on environmental, health, and occupational safety advice, as well as litigation for domestic and international clients with operations in Mexico.

Establishing itself in Mexico by way of its July 2024 absorption of González Calvillo, the Mexican team at the Madrid-headquartered Pérez-Llorca assists clients with a broad range of advisory, transactional and contentious environmental law mandates. The team, which garners praise for its 'professional and personalised treatment', demonstrates strength in waste management, water concessions, wastewater discharge permits, environmental audits and administrative litigation. Counsel Enrique Muñoz Guízar steers the practice and specialises in regulatory matters, with a particular focus on environmental, natural resources, healthcare and consumer protection matters. Additional key contacts include fellow counsel Carlos Fernando Castilla, who majors on administrative litigation and the resolution of environmental disputes; and senior associate Georgina Zavala, who frequently advises clients on obtaining authorisations, concessions, licenses and permits and the filing of annulment lawsuits before local authorities and federal bodies. Counsels Paola Hernández Villalvazo and Julia González Romero left the firm in September 2024 and January 2025, respectively.

The practice group at environmental boutique Pontones & Ledesma is adept at advising domestic and international corporations in the heavy industry, food and drink and construction sectors on environmental compliance and contentious mandates. Core strengths of the group include securing authorisations from ASEA, SEMARNAT, CONAGUA and other governmental agencies; audits and impact assessments, forestry matters and administrative proceedings. The practice, which is lauded for its 'excellent client service and attention', is jointly led by founding partners Luigi Pontones and Arturo Ledesma, along with Valeria Bustamante. Pontones specialises in audits, litigation and environmental consulting; Ledesma, for his part, majors on advisory matters, including those involving atmospheric emissions, soil remediation, water and hazardous waste; and Bustamante has focused her practice on environmental audits, in particular those involving water and wastewater. Fernanda Barrientos Carrasco and Pablo Martínez Santuario are the key names to note at associate level; both have over a decade's experience in the sector.

Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC‘s environmental practice group advises on a diverse range of environmental compliance matters, with notable experience in water access and wastewater discharge requirements, environmental impact assessments and obtaining municipal, state and federal permits for the development of energy and infrastructure projects. The practice also has solid arbitral and litigation capabilities as required, while the firm’s robust full-service offering attracts a steady stream of local and multinational clients – most notably from the energy, automotive, food and drink and real estate segments. Practice lead Edmond Grieger specialises in environmental and energy law, including audits, regulatory advice and environmental litigation. Additional names to note include Ariel Garfio, who focuses on the development of renewables and infrastructure projects, project finance, and social impact matters, along with rights of way and agrarian issues; and associate Roberto Flores, who provides regulatory, environmental and real estate advice to domestic and international companies. Associate Héctor Sánchez Rodríguez (energy, environmental and real estate) joined the firm from Gemex Energía in August 2024.

Boutique firm Assembla opened its doors in March 2024 – and with Ibarra, del Paso y Gallego‘s former practice head, Adrián del Paso, as one of the firm’s founding partners – it has demonstrated robust environmental capabilities from the outset. The additional presence of counsel Mauricio Sandoval (who joined with del Paso), has served to ensure the practice had genuine depth. Lauded for its ‘technical expertise in complex emissions and waste issues’, the pair handle transactional and advisory mandates, including environmental permitting, water obtainment strategies, environmental impact assessments, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal. Corporate clients from the consumer goods, mining, hospitality, chemicals, automotive and manufacturing segments routinely look to the team for support. Del Paso specialises in environmental law, life sciences, healthcare and regulatory matters, along with administrative law. Sandoval, for his part, majors on environmental issues and administrative and constitutional litigation.

Environmental boutique Bustamante + Freyre offers support on environmental law matters primarily in relation to the energy and hydrocarbons, hospitality (& tourism development), real estate and agro-industrial sectors. Key contacts include founding partners Gabriel Bustamante B and Gerardo Freyre F and younger partners Héctor Campos Carrillo and Daniel Gómez Ramírez.

Lauded for its 'impeccable technical quality', the 'business-oriented' team at Greenberg Traurig, S.C. is well-positioned to assist with obtaining environmental and regulatory permits, contaminated sites, waste and air emission matters, and environmental due diligence for M&A transactions. The practice group's broad client base routinely features corporations in the financial services, healthcare, retail and agribusiness sectors. The practice is led by Erick Hernández Gallego, who specialises in advisory environmental, energy and urban development matters. Also noted is of counsel Luis Jorge Akle, who is praised for his 'very comprehensive advice' and majors on environmental regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessments and the structuring of conventional and renewable energy projects. A recent mandate of note saw the group assist US-based fruit and vegetable producer Taylor Farms with the amendment of their waste-water discharge permit at its facility in Guanajuato.

The environmental group at Grepe, Lavin & Zavaleta, SC is well-placed to advise construction, retail and pharmaceutical-sector clients on waste, wastewater and permitting mandates, regulatory compliance and enforcement actions, as well as representing them in associated litigation. Recent mandates of note have included advising Engie Mexico and McCormick PESA on a range of regulatory matters. Pedro Morales steers the practice and specialises in environmental law, operational health and safety, real estate and administrative litigation. David Perales, who focuses on litigating environmental cases before administrative authorities and courts, is an additional key figure.

The environmental practice at Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C. advises on regulatory, transactional and contentious matters, and regularly advises on mandates involving water, wastewater, waste, air emissions, land use and environmental due diligence related to M&A transactions. Brenda Rogel heads up the practice group and specialises in environmental and regulatory law; she can draw on substantial experience assisting companies with risk management, contaminated sites and environmental emergencies, as well as representing them in associated litigation. A sturdy associate bench includes Estuardo Anaya, who has focused his practice on environmental compliance, litigation, project finance and M&A transactions; Javier Camacho, who covers environmental impact and risk, national waters use, wastewater discharge, air emissions, waste management and forest land use; and Ana Paulina Arenas, who routinely assists financial institutions, investment funds and developers with contracts negotiation and environmental compliance reviews for infrastructure projects.

Specialist environmental boutique Vera y Asociados undertakes the full range of environmental matters, including advisory work and complex litigation. Key contacts including founding partner Luis Vera, María Cristina Hernández C and Genaro García.

The 'efficient' environmental practice group at Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. provides regulatory advice to clients across the real estate, mining, energy and manufacturing sectors. Core areas of expertise include support with environmental audits, corporate environmental policies, clean-up processes and administrative litigation. The practice is directed by 'subject-matter expert' Federico Ruanova Guinea, who is praised as offering 'innovative solutions to complex issues'. The Tijuana-based senior counsel specialises in assisting clients with compliance with air emissions, water use and treatment, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and workplace health and safety. Guadalajara-based associate Alejandra Muriel Vizcaino majors on banking, finance and projects matters and regularly manages environmental permit renewals and due diligence processes.

The environmental practice at ECIJA is equipped to advise clients on hazardous and hon-hazardous waste management matters, permits, audits and environmental impact assessments. The team, which also handles contentious matters, routinely advises on health, environmental and security aspects of mining and energy projects. Carlos del Razo steers the practice group and specialises in waste and water discharge management, air emissions, environmental impact assessments, remediation of contaminated sites and environmental litigation. Specialist associate Edith Romero moved into the public sector at the Secretaría de Energía in March 2025.

The practice group at Jones Day is equipped to advise on a broad spectrum of environmental matters, including environmental damage liability and crisis management, carbon credits mandates, audits, and work related to occupational health and safety standards. Counsel Roberto Torres Velasco, who is lauded as an 'excellent lawyer', heads the practice and specialises in environmental, administrative and energy law, as well as corporate, M&A and project finance. Also noted is of counsel Andrés Lieja, who was promoted to his current role in January 2024 and focuses on administrative litigation, tax law and energy matters.

The practice group at Lammoglia Abogados is well-equipped to manage both advisory and contentious environmental matters and is frequently instructed by multinational companies, investors, developers and contractors. The team has particular strength in conducting environmental impact assessments for construction projects, permitting mandates, audits and litigation. Founding partner Franco Lammoglia, who co-heads the practice, specialises in administrative law, litigation and public policy issues. Co-leading alongside him, senior associate María Fernanda Garibay focuses on energy matters, administrative law, and environmental and natural resources law, as well as indigenous consultation and sustainable development issues.

Noted for its 'proven results and high success rate', the 'committed' team at LHO offers expertise across environmental compliance, regulatory assessments, permitting, project development and associated litigation. The practice group also routinely advises tech companies, startups and local communities on ESG reporting, and can also draw on additional experience in the structuring of renewables projects. Managing partner Luis Miguel Ramírez, garners praise as 'always at the forefront of current regulations and emerging regulatory projects'; he focuses on corporate law, renewable energy projects and environmental matters. Ramírez co-heads the practice with Luis Enrique Rangel (real estate, project finance and natural resources and energy projects); and senior associate Jimena Aranza Zubiaga, who heads up the Querétaro office and focuses on project development, contracts law and administrative permit applications.

The environmental team at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. handles a broad spectrum of matters, among them environmental due diligence in the context of M&A transactions, environmental risk assessments, administrative litigation, and ESG and sustainability initiatives. The practice group also advises on water use, wastewater management, air emissions and the preparation of environmental impact reports. The practice is co-led by counsel Gabriel Calvillo, who focuses on compliance, corporate criminal liability, white collar crime and environmental litigation; and counsel Paulina Fabara Laphan. Fabara Laphan, a notable August 2025 arrival at the firm, specialises in environmental and energy law and can draw on substantial experience developing and implementing sustainability, energy transition and circular economy strategies in Mexico and Latin America. ‘Extremely knowledgeable’ senior associate Paula Pérez, who specialises in environmental impact assessments, waste management, soil pollution and urban development matters; and associates Paulina Martínez (environmental compliance, forestry and land use changes) and Aisha Calderón (renewable energies and environmental law), are also noted.

Recognised for its 'extensive experience', the practice group at Santamarina y Steta advises on a broad range of environmental law mandates, among them regulatory compliance, permitting matters, environmental audits and risk assessments, along with associated litigation. The team frequently acts for corporate clients across the energy, real estate, manufacturing, automotive and agricultural segments. The practice is jointly led by Mexico City-based Claudia Rodríguez, who specialises in real estate, environmental, agrarian and indigenous affairs; and Monterrey-based Heriberto Garza, who handles real estate, environmental law, estate planning and banking matters. Senior associate Jair Vaca (administrative law and constitutional, administrative and tax litigation) and associate David González Vega (environmental law, agrarian law, urban development and administrative law) are also noted; both are based in the capital.