On March 27, 2025, Mexico’s Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) published an agreement in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) outlining simplification measures for COFEPRIS procedures.

Click here to read the full GT Alert.

Print:
Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn
Photo of Erick Hernández Gallego Erick Hernández Gallego

Erick Hernández represents domestic and international clients on environmental and energy matters, including corporate finance, healthcare, regulatory compliance and real estate matters. Erick has represented clients in several project finance, mergers and acquisitions and electric energy tenders, as well as hydrocarbons tender procedures…

Erick Hernández represents domestic and international clients on environmental and energy matters, including corporate finance, healthcare, regulatory compliance and real estate matters. Erick has represented clients in several project finance, mergers and acquisitions and electric energy tenders, as well as hydrocarbons tender procedures, both in accordance to the new energy reform in Mexico.

Photo of Luis Jorge Akle Arronte Luis Jorge Akle Arronte

Luis Jorge Akle is of counsel at the firm and focuses his practice in the energy and environmental sector. He has relevant experience advising both in conventional and renewable energy projects like wind and solar, as well as energy trading and supply agreements.

Luis Jorge Akle is of counsel at the firm and focuses his practice in the energy and environmental sector. He has relevant experience advising both in conventional and renewable energy projects like wind and solar, as well as energy trading and supply agreements. In addition, he has experience in energy transactions and ensuring regulatory compliance with agencies such as the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) and the National Center for Energy Control (CENACE), combining legal and technical expertise.

In the environmental law aspect, Luis provides advice on regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessments, and infrastructure planning for industrial and coastal developments. He helps clients navigate the often-complex landscape of national and international environmental regulations, ensuring that projects align with sustainability standards. His work includes advising on environmental impact assessments for energy and industrial projects, with a focus on minimizing ecological disruption while maximizing operational efficiency.

During his professional experience he had participated in the preparation of a legal report for the World Bank and the Ministry of Energy for the possible implementation of carbon capture, use and storage in Mexico and assists on environmental matters for the implementation of Clean Development Mechanisms in accordance with the Kyoto Protocol in Mexico and Latin America.

Photo of Paula Maria De Uriarte González Paula Maria De Uriarte González

Paula María focuses her practice on environmental and regulatory law, as well as energy and natural resources. In the environmental practice, she has experience in integral waste management, environmental risk and impact, land use, water, federal maritime-terrestrial zones, atmospheric emissions, urban development and…

Paula María focuses her practice on environmental and regulatory law, as well as energy and natural resources. In the environmental practice, she has experience in integral waste management, environmental risk and impact, land use, water, federal maritime-terrestrial zones, atmospheric emissions, urban development and ESG criteria.

Regarding regulatory matters, Paula has participated in the analysis of regulatory compliance in health matters, including food labeling, beverages and products. In the energy practice, Paula has experience in matters related to compliance with obligations in electricity, including renewables, gas and oil. In addition, she has participated in the representation of clients in administrative procedures in environmental, regulatory and energy matters.

Paula María, together with the team of the aforementioned practices, has participated on various articles and alerts related to the matters on which she focuses her practice.