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Environmental

We advise companies and investors on the comprehensive management of their environmental obligations in Mexico. Our practice covers strategic consulting, regulatory compliance, and environmental audits, with cross-sector experience in industries such as oil & gas, energy, waste, infrastructure, real estate, tourism, and manufacturing.
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Mijares’ Environmental practice stands out for its deep knowledge of Mexican environmental law, its technical and preventive approach, and its high-impact advisory. Our team counsels national and international companies in integrating environmental legal strategies as a core element of corporate governance and in mitigating and preventing regulatory breaches.

We offer a holistic and cross-functional practice that supports clients from the early stages of sustainable project development through ongoing regulatory compliance during operations. We also assist in resolving complex disputes. Our services include obtaining environmental permits, engaging with environmental regulators, managing inspections and administrative proceedings, and representing clients in judicial disputes related to environmental damage, waste, environmental impact, emissions, national waters, and community conflicts.

Our experience includes environmental advice in mergers, acquisitions, and financings; implementation of compliance programs; legal risk prevention and defense strategies; as well as high-profile litigation. This comprehensive perspective positions our practice as a technical and strategic benchmark in Mexico and Latin America.

Our team has a strong background and expertise.

Mijares’ Environmental practice stands out for its deep knowledge of Mexican environmental law, its technical and preventive approach, and its high-impact advisory. Our team counsels national and international companies in integrating environmental legal strategies as a core element of corporate governance and in mitigating and preventing regulatory breaches.

We offer a holistic and cross-functional practice that supports clients from the early stages of sustainable project development through ongoing regulatory compliance during operations. We also assist in resolving complex disputes. Our services include obtaining environmental permits, engaging with environmental regulators, managing inspections and administrative proceedings, and representing clients in judicial disputes related to environmental damage, waste, environmental impact, emissions, national waters, and community conflicts.

Our experience includes environmental advice in mergers, acquisitions, and financings; implementation of compliance programs; legal risk prevention and defense strategies; as well as high-profile litigation. This comprehensive perspective positions our practice as a technical and strategic benchmark in Mexico and Latin America.

Diseño y estructuración de programas de cumplimiento:
Asesoramos en la creación de sistemas de gestión de cumplimiento que integren políticas, controles, mecanismos de supervisión y estructuras de gobernanza acordes con el perfil de riesgo de cada organización.
Diseño y estructuración de programas de cumplimiento:
Asesoramos en la creación de sistemas de gestión de cumplimiento que integren políticas, controles, mecanismos de supervisión y estructuras de gobernanza acordes con el perfil de riesgo de cada organización.
Diseño y estructuración de programas de cumplimiento:
Asesoramos en la creación de sistemas de gestión de cumplimiento que integren políticas, controles, mecanismos de supervisión y estructuras de gobernanza acordes con el perfil de riesgo de cada organización.
Diseño y estructuración de programas de cumplimiento:
Asesoramos en la creación de sistemas de gestión de cumplimiento que integren políticas, controles, mecanismos de supervisión y estructuras de gobernanza acordes con el perfil de riesgo de cada organización.

Alcance de la práctica

La práctica de Cumplimiento Normativo aborda el cumplimiento normativo desde una perspectiva transversal, integrando distintas áreas del derecho que inciden en la gestión de riesgos regulatorios dentro de las organizaciones.

Nuestro trabajo permite a las empresas:
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Identificar, prevenir y gestionar sus riesgos regulatorios.
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Fortalecer sus sistemas internos de control.
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Estructurar mecanismos consistentes de supervisión y reporte.
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Alinear sus sistemas de cumplimiento con sus procesos operativos y de toma de decisiones.
La práctica opera en estrecha coordinación con las áreas de Fiscal, Laboral, Competencia Económica, Comercio Exterior, Protección de Datos y otras especialidades del despacho. Este modelo de trabajo integrado - no en silo - permite atender con eficiencia y profundidad los temas de cumplimiento que involucran múltiples marcos regulatorios o sectores económicos, ofreciendo al cliente una solución jurídica coherente y de calidad.

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SDC Capital Partners

USD $50 million | United States and Mexico

Advised SDC Capital Partners on the development of high-capacity data centers in Mexico. Our counsel included environmental impact analysis, federal permitting, compliance before SEMARNAT, and coordination with state and municipal authorities.

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

USD $9 billion | Denmark and Mexico

Advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (GIP) on the development of a 759 MW wind farm in Mexico, including environmental impact assessment, key permits, and compliance strategy aligned with international standards.

International Hotel Group

Confidential | Mexico

Represented a global hotel chain in environmental litigation following a closure order by authorities in a protected coastal zone. We successfully overturned the measure and redesigned the company’s environmental compliance strategy.

Infrastructure Fund

Confidential | Mexico

Advised a specialized infrastructure fund on the environmental evaluation of a next-generation urban mobility system, including permitting, site analysis, community engagement, and alignment with environmental regulations.

Manufacturing Company

Confidential | Mexico

Conducted a comprehensive environmental audit for a nationally operating manufacturing company, including hazardous waste regularization, NOM compliance, and support during PROFEPA inspections.

Climate-Tech Start-up

Confidential | Mexico

Provided legal counsel and support to a climate-tech start-up securing sustainability-focused financing in the agricultural sector.

Multinational Renewable Energy Company

Confidential | Mexico

Advised on potential sites and pre-feasibility studies to determine land use restrictions and territorial planning for the development of wind and solar farms.

Premios

Nuestra Firma ha recibido diversos premios y reconocimientos

Estos premios reflejan nuestro compromiso con la excelencia y liderazgo en el ámbito legal.
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Team

Our team has a strong background and expertise.

MIJARES, ANGOITIA, CORTÉS AND FUENTES

WE STAND OUT AS PIONEERS

AND LEADERS IN OUR FIELD,

ALWAYS AT THE FOREFRONT.
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August 31, 2026
On August 30, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum submitted a bill to the Senate (the "Bill") amending the Foreign Investment Law (the "LIE" per its acronym in Spanish) with the purpose of creating a national security screening process for the acquisition of Mexican companies by foreign investors.
August 26, 2026
On August 17, 2026, the Ministry of Energy (“SENER”, per its acronym in Spanish) published in the Federal Official Gazette the Provisions setting forth the requirements for the purchase of Clean Energy Certificates for the years 2025 and 2026 (the "Provisions").
August 21, 2026
On August 4, 2026, the Decree issuing the Regulation for the Determination and Payment of the Non-Forfeiture Guarantee Fee for National Water Rights (the “Regulation”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (the “OGF”). The Regulation entered into force on August 5, 2026, and repealed the previous regulation published in the OGF on May 27, 2011, subject to the exceptions described below.

Practice Area

Environmental

We advise companies and investors on the comprehensive management of their environmental obligations in Mexico. Our practice covers strategic consulting, regulatory compliance, and environmental audits, with cross-sector experience in industries such as oil & gas, energy, waste, infrastructure, real estate, tourism, and manufacturing.

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Mijares’ Environmental practice stands out for its deep knowledge of Mexican environmental law, its technical and preventive approach, and its high-impact advisory. Our team counsels national and international companies in integrating environmental legal strategies as a core element of corporate governance and in mitigating and preventing regulatory breaches.

We offer a holistic and cross-functional practice that supports clients from the early stages of sustainable project development through ongoing regulatory compliance during operations. We also assist in resolving complex disputes. Our services include obtaining environmental permits, engaging with environmental regulators, managing inspections and administrative proceedings, and representing clients in judicial disputes related to environmental damage, waste, environmental impact, emissions, national waters, and community conflicts.

Our experience includes environmental advice in mergers, acquisitions, and financings; implementation of compliance programs; legal risk prevention and defense strategies; as well as high-profile litigation. This comprehensive perspective positions our practice as a technical and strategic benchmark in Mexico and Latin America.

Our Environmental Services

We provide specialized legal counsel across all areas of environmental law, combining technical expertise, regulatory prevention, and strategic defense. We support companies in key sectors to ensure their legal, reputational, and operational sustainability.
  • Environmental Consulting and Compliance

We support our clients in complying with environmental regulations at all levels of government, covering areas such as the use of national waters, wastewater discharge, air pollutant emissions, land-use change in forested areas, environmental impact assessments, waste management, climate change, and circular economy.

We design strategies to mitigate legal risks, reduce exposure to environmental authorities, and strengthen internal management systems. We also assist with inspection, verification, and legal audit processes, as well as the filing of permits and authorizations before key federal and local environmental agencies.

  • Environmental Due Diligence

Our environmental practice has played a key role in structuring mergers, acquisitions, and project financing operations with environmental implications. We advise both sides in identifying environmental liabilities, regulatory compliance gaps, reputational risks, and applicable regulatory conditions.

We have been involved in some of the most significant transactions in the country, providing robust legal analysis, multidisciplinary technical coordination, and strategic recommendations to support informed decision-making.

  • Strategic Environmental Litigation

Through our White Collar and litigation teams, we represent clients in environmental disputes before administrative authorities and federal or state courts.

  • Environmental Risk Prevention Programs

We design and implement environmental risk assessments, internal compliance programs, mitigation controls, and training sessions to prevent environmental violations arising from industrial activities, infrastructure projects, and commercial operations.

These programs incorporate ESG components related to governance and transparency, strengthening the legal and operational culture of our clients.

At Mijares, we promote a strategic vision of environmental law as a tool for compliance, sustainability, and competitiveness. We integrate our practice within each organization’s ESG framework, helping build solid, responsible legal structures aligned with international standards.

Our environmental team works closely with the Projects, White Collar, Energy, Litigation, and Regulatory Compliance practices, allowing us to deliver comprehensive and highly specialized legal counsel.

At Mijares, we promote a strategic vision of environmental law as a tool for compliance, sustainability, and competitiveness. We integrate our practice within each organization’s ESG framework, helping build solid, responsible legal structures aligned with international standards.

Our environmental team works closely with the Projects, White Collar, Energy, Litigation, and Regulatory Compliance practices, allowing us to deliver comprehensive and highly specialized legal counsel.

Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

Awards and Recognitions

Nuestra práctica ambiental ha sido reconocida por los principales directorios internacionales por su capacidad técnica, profundidad estratégica y excelencia en la atención al cliente:

  • Chambers and Partners Latin America 2024

  • The Legal 500 Latin America 2024
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Key Sectors and Notable Experience

Our practice advises companies in highly regulated industries facing significant environmental challenges:

  • Renewable energy (wind, solar, geothermal).

  • Hydrocarbons, gas, and oil.

  • Real estate, hospitality, and construction.

  • Automotive and auto parts.

  • Food and beverage.

  • Paper, ceramics, and manufacturing industries.

  • Water infrastructure.



We participate in projects with multijurisdictional implications, coordinating with technical agencies and both national and international environmental authorities.

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Representative projects

We advise on some of the most relevant and complex environmental projects in Mexico, across highly regulated sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and tourism. Our experience includes environmental impact assessments, regulatory compliance, audits, litigation, and permitting before federal and state authorities. These mandates reflect the technical and strategic capabilities of our team in supporting sensitive operations aligned with both local and international legal frameworks.

SDC Capital Partners

USD $50 million | United States and Mexico

Advised SDC Capital Partners on the development of high-capacity data centers in Mexico. Our counsel included environmental impact analysis, federal permitting, compliance before SEMARNAT, and coordination with state and municipal authorities.

Learn more

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

USD $9 billion | Denmark and Mexico

Advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (GIP) on the development of a 759 MW wind farm in Mexico, including environmental impact assessment, key permits, and compliance strategy aligned with international standards.

Learn more

International Hotel Group

Confidential | Mexico

Represented a global hotel chain in environmental litigation following a closure order by authorities in a protected coastal zone. We successfully overturned the measure and redesigned the company’s environmental compliance strategy.

Learn more

Infrastructure Fund

Confidential | Mexico

Advised a specialized infrastructure fund on the environmental evaluation of a next-generation urban mobility system, including permitting, site analysis, community engagement, and alignment with environmental regulations.

Learn more

Manufacturing Company

Confidential | Mexico

Conducted a comprehensive environmental audit for a nationally operating manufacturing company, including hazardous waste regularization, NOM compliance, and support during PROFEPA inspections.

Learn more

Climate-Tech Start-up

Confidential | Mexico

Provided legal counsel and support to a climate-tech start-up securing sustainability-focused financing in the agricultural sector.

Learn more

Multinational Renewable Energy Company

Confidential | Mexico

Advised on potential sites and pre-feasibility studies to determine land use restrictions and territorial planning for the development of wind and solar farms.

Learn more

Equipo

Our team has a strong background and expertise.

MIJARES, ANGOITIA, CORTÉS AND FUENTES

WE STAND OUT AS PIONEERS

AND LEADERS IN OUR FIELD,

ALWAYS AT THE FOREFRONT.
Contact us

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August 31, 2026
On August 30, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum submitted a bill to the Senate (the "Bill") amending the Foreign Investment Law (the "LIE" per its acronym in Spanish) with the purpose of creating a national security screening process for the acquisition of Mexican companies by foreign investors.
August 26, 2026
On August 17, 2026, the Ministry of Energy (“SENER”, per its acronym in Spanish) published in the Federal Official Gazette the Provisions setting forth the requirements for the purchase of Clean Energy Certificates for the years 2025 and 2026 (the "Provisions").
August 21, 2026
On August 4, 2026, the Decree issuing the Regulation for the Determination and Payment of the Non-Forfeiture Guarantee Fee for National Water Rights (the “Regulation”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (the “OGF”). The Regulation entered into force on August 5, 2026, and repealed the previous regulation published in the OGF on May 27, 2011, subject to the exceptions described below.
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