We advise companies on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, strengthening their sustainability, compliance, and long-term competitiveness.
Services
At Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster, we provide specialized legal counsel to support our clients in integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into their organizational, operational and corporate structures, strengthening their sustainability and market competitiveness.
We are convinced that companies that adopt a sustainable and responsible vision not only comply with their legal obligations, but also generate trust, reputation and long-term value for their shareholders, employees, clients and communities. This allows companies to remain competitive in a global market, access financing under favorable conditions, maintain stable succession processes and achieve long-term continuity.
E – Environmental
We have a specialized team that supports companies in the prevention, compliance and management of environmental risks arising from their activities. Our purpose is to ensure compliance with Mexican law and international sustainability standards, promoting responsible practices that foster economic development without compromising environmental balance.
We advise on matters such as:
- Environmental regulatory compliance before SEMARNAT, PROFEPA, CONAGUA, ASEA and state authorities.
- Obtaining and regularizing environmental permits, licenses and registrations, including LAU, management plans, water concessions, environmental impact authorizations, wastewater discharge permits, among others.
- Risk assessments and environmental due diligence in corporate operations and investment projects.
- Waste management strategies, circular economy, and environmental impact mitigation.
S – Social
We support our clients in strengthening their corporate social responsibility by promoting practices that ensure fair, safe and inclusive labor relations and foster a positive impact in the communities where they operate.
We advise on matters such as:
- Labor and occupational health and safety compliance.
- Internal policies on equity, inclusion, diversity and human rights.
- Design of codes of conduct and ethical policies applicable at all levels of the organization.
G – Governance
We support companies in the design and implementation of corporate governance structures that ensure transparency, accountability and integrity in decision-making processes. Our objective is to promote the continuity and long-term sustainability of organizations through professional and responsible management.
Our services include:
- Incorporation of corporate governance principles and best practices into companies’ bylaws.
- Design and implementation of governance bodies, including the formation of internal committees, as well as support and participation in meetings.
- Design and implementation of mechanisms to prevent and/or resolve shareholder disputes.
- Preparation of corporate policies and operational manuals.
- Preparation of family protocols.
- Regulatory compliance and corporate ethics programs.
- Advice regarding the preparation of ESG and sustainability reports in accordance with international standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD).
Through this approach, RRS provides clients with comprehensive counsel that combines legal experience with a strategic sustainability perspective, contributing to the development of stronger, more responsible companies that are better prepared for future challenges.
Representative Matters
Client: Grupo AlEn
Year: 2025
Description: Restructuring of environmental permits and licenses for the collection and transportation center for special handling waste (PET and HDPE) in Guadalajara.
Relevance: Project aimed at strengthening the circular economy supply chain and corporate environmental compliance.
Client: AGQ Labs
Year: 2025
Description: Review, update and adaptation of the corporate environmental policy in accordance with new legal provisions in Mexico and ISO 14001 guidelines.
Relevance: Strengthens the environmental management system and alignment with ESG principles at the corporate level.
- Industrial and manufacturing.
- Energy and infrastructure.
- Agribusiness and food industry.
- Waste management and recycling.
- Real estate development.
Our specialist lawyers
Our team of lawyers is ready to help you understand how to apply these new rules to your company or investment project.
Practice Areas
- Antitrust & Competition
- Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering
- Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
- Cryptoassets & New Technologies
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Environmental
- ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)
- Financial & Fintech
- Immigration & Nationality
- Infrastructure & Public Procurement
- Intellectual & Industrial Property
- International Trade & Customs
- Labor & Employment
- Litigation
- Privacy & Data Protection / Cybersecurity
- Real Estate & Urban Law
- Regulatory
- Social Security
- Tax (Advisory & Litigation)
Profile
Yáñez Vega, Mario Jorge
Perfil
Mr. Yáñez Vega has a diversified practice in the areas of corporate law, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, international trade, environmental and natural resources law, gaming and entertainment, immigration, and nationality matters. In the field of international trade, Jorge specializes in investigations and proceedings related to international trade practices, including dumping and subsidy matters. He also assists international companies in establishing maquiladora operations in Mexico.
With respect to his corporate practice, Jorge has advised multinational companies from various industries in the acquisition of shares and assets of Mexican companies, the negotiation of joint ventures, and, in general, the business operations and coordination of legal and commercial matters for his clients.
Jorge began his professional career in 1988 at Barrera, Siqueiros y Torres Landa (now Hogan Lovells), where he held positions as law clerk, associate, and partner beginning in 2000. In 2009, Jorge relocated from the Mexico City office of Barrera, Siqueiros y Torres Landa to its Monterrey office. After 35 years as part of the Barrera, Siqueiros y Torres Landa and later Hogan Lovells team, Jorge began a new stage in his career as a partner at Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster, joining the Corporate and International Trade teams.
Jorge earned his law degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico between 1986 and 1991. During the 1992–1993 academic year, he completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Columbia University in New York City. From 1993 to 1994, Jorge worked as a foreign resident associate at Vial, Hamilton Koch & Knox in Dallas, Texas.
Experiencia Profesional
He has extensive experience in international trade practices, representing domestic and foreign industries in anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations involving imports into Mexico of products from industries such as beef, pork, poultry products, fertilizers and petrochemical derivatives, textiles for the automotive industry, steel products, among others.
He has participated in Binational Panel Reviews under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Jorge advises clients on various aspects of international trade and the establishment of maquiladora operations, including obtaining and operating IMMEX Programs.
He has advised American, Canadian, European, and Asian clients in the acquisition of companies and assets in Mexico, the negotiation of joint ventures, real estate transactions, and the establishment of operations in Mexico, among other matters, across various industrial and commercial sectors.
As the partner responsible for institutional relationships with numerous corporate clients (primarily international companies), he has overseen and coordinated the work of other practice groups for such clients.
He has represented clients in the renewable energy industry in the establishment of subsidiaries in Mexico, the acquisition of Mexican assets, and regulatory matters.
He has also advised financial institutions and foreign banks in project financing matters and in the granting and registration of security interests related to loans granted to Mexican companies.
Jorge has provided legal services to various industries — including pharmaceutical, auto parts, and renewable energy companies — regarding environmental regulations in Mexico, including audits and due diligence reviews.
He has represented clients in the hotel, entertainment, and gaming industries in establishing operations in Mexico, including compliance investigations, gaming permits, and the supply of gaming equipment to permit holders.
Additionally, he advises corporate clients on immigration and nationality matters concerning employees and personnel with frequent international mobility.
Formación Académica
Education:
- LL.M., Columbia University (New York), 1993.
- Law Degree, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 1991.
Affiliations:
- Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados.
- American Bar Association.
Área de Práctica
- Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
- Environmental
- ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)
- Immigration & Nationality
- International Trade & Customs
- Real Estate & Urban Law
- Regulatory
Idiomas
Spanish, English.
Certificaciones, Rankings, Publicaciones, Afiliaciones
Corporate Governance