1. New General Water Law and Reform of the National Water Law — Recent changes in water legislation will give rise to potential impacts on the investment landscape and opportunities
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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.
1. New General Water Law and Reform of the National Water Law — Recent changes in water legislation will give rise to potential impacts on the investment landscape and opportunities…
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On Dec. 11, 2025, the head of the Federal Executive Branch, Claudia Sheinbaum, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) the Decree enacting the General Water Law (LGA)…
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On Oct. 28, 2025, Mexico’s Head of the Executive Power, Claudia Sheinbaum, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) the Decree establishing administrative facilities for the regularization of…
Continue Reading Decree Establishes Administrative Facilities for the Regularization of Concession and Assignment Titles of National Waters in Mexico
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.
Continue Reading Mexico Simplifies Procedures Before Its Federal Commission for Protection Against Sanitary Risks
This GT Alert highlights significant environmental developments in Latin America from September to October 2024.
This GT Alert highlights significant energy sector developments in Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, from September and October…
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Reshaping Mexico’s energy sector’s legal framework, on Oct. 31, 2024, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo enacted a decree amending several articles regarding strategic areas and enterprises. The decree amends i) the…
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On May 6, 2024, Mexico’s Energy Regulation Commission (CRE) published on the National Commission for Regulatory Improvement (CONAMER) website the preliminary draft of the agreement issuing the General Administrative Provisions…
Continue Reading Mexico Issues Provisions to Integrate Electric Energy Storage System into National Power Grid
Mexico President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum will not grant new open-pit mining concessions during her administration, according to her “100 Steps for Transformation” (Plan), published in July. The Plan also states that…
Continue Reading Mexico’s Mining Sector on Alert After Sheinbaum Releases ‘100 Steps for Transformation’ Plan
On July 18, 2024, Mexico City’s head of government published the following decrees in the city’s Official Gazette: (i) Decree issuing the Environmental Law of Mexico City and repealing the…
Continue Reading Mexico City Government Modifies Environmental Laws