We support public and private projects throughout all stages, with a strategic focus on PPPs, bidding processes and the execution of key infrastructure works.
Services
Our Firm provides comprehensive legal services across all stages of infrastructure projects, including structuring, financing, construction, operation, maintenance and, when applicable, project handover and closing.
In this regard, we have advised a broad range of clients—including project sponsors, developers, contractors, financial institutions and government entities—in projects such as highways, ports, railway projects, dams, airports, correctional facilities and government facilities.
Our services include project structuring, acquisition of site rights, establishment of corporate structures and joint ventures, negotiation and execution of contracts (design, construction, engineering-procurement- construction (EPC), concessions, operation and maintenance), advisory services regarding project financing under various structures, obtaining permits and licenses, temporary importation of machinery, labor and social security audits and advisory services related to construction projects, implementation of dispute resolution mechanisms to facilitate project execution, and preparation of due diligence reports for project acquisitions and disposals.
We also advise on all stages of public procurement procedures for all types of projects, from obtaining preliminary authorizations — including budget, legislative and project registration approvals — and drafting bidding terms and conditions and the corresponding agreements, to all phases of the tender process, including clarification meetings, bid evaluations, award decisions and supporting reports.
We have extensive experience in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) at the federal, state, and municipal levels, as well as a team of specialists in financial discipline regulations.
Acknowledgments
Our Projects team has been recognized by Legal 500 for the past four years and is currently ranked in Band 2 nationwide. In addition, Alejandro Ripoll has been recognized as a leading lawyer in the field by Chambers & Partners. Likewise, Diego Álvarez has been recognized by Legal 500 as a Rising Star in the practice area since 2022 and was awarded Rising Star of the Year in 2024.
Representative Matters
Maya Train Project. Advising the construction consortium for Section 1, as well as the supervision consortium for Sections 4, 5 South, and Workshops and Rail Yards, in connection with the award of the relevant contracts, project execution, subcontracting matters, amendment agreements, audits and regulatory compliance, among others.
Public Lighting PPP. Assisted in the submission of an unsolicited proposal and the subsequent execution of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for public lighting infrastructure. This was one of the first projects of its kind to comply with the Financial Discipline Law, allowing registration and the use of federal revenue-sharing funds as collateral.
Guadalajara Light Rail Line 3. Advising first the contractor and subsequently the project supervisor of this major infrastructure project in western Mexico, in all matters related to the proper performance of their obligations throughout project development.
Due Diligence for Project Acquisitions. Over the past year, we have assisted major international companies in conducting detailed reviews of existing projects for acquisition purposes, primarily power generation plants and highway concessions.
Industrial Parks. Recently, the team has also advised industrial park owners and companies operating within such parks (primarily in the automotive industry) on all matters necessary for the construction and commencement of operations of new built-to-suit facilities, including the procurement of essential operational services.
CFE Plant Renovation and Construction Projects. Structuring a transaction for the repowering of CFE power generation plants under a special payment mechanism. We also advised a major Chinese multinational company in connection with the construction of a 350 MW power plant for CFE.
Construction. We advise all types of construction companies, including some of the largest in the world, in their operations in Mexico, including participation in public and private tenders, preparation of contract templates, specific negotiations, and overall project execution.
Aguascalientes Western Bypass. We assisted the State Government in the revocation of a concession title and the tender process for a new concession for the construction and operation of the highway bypass, as well as its ongoing execution.
Legislative Reforms. Advised a state government on the review and amendment of its public-private partnership legislation to align it with industry needs (particularly regarding bankability issues) and enable its implementation in new projects.
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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)
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Esparza Sánchez, Guadalupe
Senior Partner
Perfil
With more than 14 years of professional experience, Guadalupe has focused her practice on energy law, infrastructure, and project finance.
In the energy sector, Guadalupe specializes in the electricity industry, advising all types of market participants, including domestic clients (both private entities and government agencies) and international companies in all types of projects, including successful participation in Long-Term Auctions; accreditation and operation of Market Participants; obtaining all types of permits related to the electricity market; advising legacy projects in their migration to the new regulatory framework; structuring, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance; and the sale and acquisition of all types of power generation projects.
Given the current political environment, Guadalupe has assisted numerous clients in designing innovative structures to commercialize or consume electricity despite the reluctance of national authorities, implementing schemes to execute isolated supply projects and third-party sales, as well as litigation strategies to obtain favorable responses from authorities in cases of inaction or unfounded denials. In this regard, Lupita has led the preparation of several risk analysis reports and mitigation strategies related to electricity regulation.
Guadalupe has also advised clients in various disputes arising from the electricity sector, primarily resolved through international commercial arbitration.
Lupita is considered an expert in the regulatory framework applicable to the electricity industry and has been individually recognized as a “Rising Star” and subsequently as a “Next Generation Partner” in the Energy and Natural Resources category by The Legal 500 (2022 and 2023). More recently, she was also recognized in the “Up and Coming” partners category by Chambers and Partners Latin America 2024.
She regularly collaborates by writing articles for the Energy and Natural Resources Newsletter of International Law Office.
Experiencia Profesional
- Risk Assessment Report for the Acquisition of Power Plants. Preparation of a regulatory risk assessment report, including potential mitigation strategies, in connection with the proposed acquisition of two combined-cycle power plants with an aggregate capacity exceeding 270 MW. One of the facilities operated under the Isolated Supply scheme, with plans for future expansion and interconnection, while the other imported all of its electricity under a legacy import permit issued pursuant to the former Public Electricity Service Law, requiring migration to the current regulatory framework in the coming years. The report addressed, among other matters: risks associated with compliance with isolated supply requirements; risks arising from future interconnection; risks linked to constitutional challenges (amparos) filed against recent energy regulations; and risks related to the migration of the legacy permit into the Wholesale Electricity Market framework.
- Due Diligence for the Acquisition of a Power Generation Project Portfolio. We are currently conducting multiple legal, regulatory, and real estate due diligence reviews in connection with several electricity generation projects as part of a potential portfolio acquisition strategy. The projects are at different stages of development and include a potential joint project with Comisión Federal de Electricidad through an unsolicited proposal for the construction and operation of a utility-scale wind power plant in the Yucatán Peninsula.
- Load Aggregation and Registration of Municipality as Qualified User. Advising a municipality in aggregating electricity loads associated with its public street lighting infrastructure in order to obtain Qualified User status and secure access to electricity supply under more competitive pricing conditions.
- Municipal Water Utilities. Advising municipal water utility entities in a northern Mexican state on the aggregation of electricity loads related to water pumping systems in order to obtain Qualified User status. Simultaneously, we are assisting them in the procurement process for the selection of a qualified electricity supplier, with the objective of achieving significant energy cost savings.
- Industrial Parks in Sonora. Advising one of the leading industrial park groups in northern Mexico on various energy-related projects within its industrial parks, including: (i) comprehensive legal and regulatory advice for the construction of a substation, transmission line, and distribution infrastructure to secure electricity supply for one of its industrial parks, as well as the implementation of a third-party energy commercialization scheme without requiring a permit from the Comisión Reguladora de Energía (CRE); (ii) advisory services related to the implementation of distributed generation projects within its industrial parks; and (iii) legal support for the development of a future utility-scale solar photovoltaic generation facility.
Formación Académica
Guadalupe Esparza Sánchez earned her law degree from Universidad Panamericana and a Master’s Degree in Business Law from the same institution. She also holds postgraduate studies in Obligations, Contracts, and Corporate Law; Business Law from the Universidad Autónoma de México; and Energy Law from the Escuela Libre de Derecho.
Área de Práctica
Idiomas
Spanish, English
Certificaciones, Rankings, Publicaciones, Afiliaciones
Band 4 - Projects
Band 4 - Projects
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Ripoll-González, Alejandro
Senior Partner
Perfil
Alejandro Ripoll has more than 20 years of experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, infrastructure and energy projects, corporate governance, and cross-border transactions.
He has led M&A transactions with an aggregate value exceeding USD 4 billion and has participated in infrastructure and energy projects with a combined value of more than USD 15 billion across Mexico and Latin America.
His recent experience includes advising on the cross-border acquisition of Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol (Spain) by an international investment group (2025), advising on the acquisition of Logistik Industrial Park in San Luis Potosí for more than USD 250 million (one of the largest industrial parks in Latin America), as well as advising on the acquisition of Fox Sports México, including audiovisual rights structures in Mexico and the United States.
Mr. Ripoll has extensive experience structuring sophisticated transactions involving rollover schemes, earn-outs, hybrid stock and asset transactions, and cross-border reorganizations in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, maquiladora, technology, and entertainment sectors.
In addition to his transactional practice, Alejandro Ripoll serves as a board member of various companies in the agribusiness, industrial park development, energy generation, and railway terminal infrastructure sectors. This board-level experience allows him to advise clients from both a strategic and business-oriented perspective.
He is recognized by Chambers and Partners (Global and Latin America) in the areas of Corporate/M&A, Projects, and General Business Law.
Experiencia Profesional
Alejandro is a partner at Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster and co-leads the Corporate & Business and Energy & Infrastructure practice groups. Prior to joining Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster, he was part of the Corporate/M&A group at Baker McKenzie.
He regularly advises multinational corporations, private investors, and family-owned business groups on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings, and corporate governance matters.
Mr. Ripoll also serves as board member and external advisor to companies in the agribusiness, industrial park, power generation, and railway terminal sectors.
He is a member of the Executive Committee of Legalink, a global alliance of more than 70 independent law firms across 60 jurisdictions, where he promotes cross-border collaboration and the development of international clients.
Publications, Conferences, and Academic Activities
Mr. Ripoll is a professor of Legal Business Strategies in the MBA program at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (Guadalajara).
He has taught corporate law and alternative dispute resolution methods at Universidad Panamericana and has participated in international academic initiatives, including the Global Sales Law Project of the University of Basel. He has also participated in numerous conferences and seminars related to corporate governance, infrastructure, energy, and cross-border investment.
Professional Affiliations
- Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados – Member of the Executive Committee, Jalisco Chapter (2023–2025).
- Legalink – Member of the Executive Committee (2022–2026).
Formación Académica
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Executive Program in Blockchain and Disruptive Technologies.
- Harvard Law School – Negotiation Program.
- Escuela Libre de Derecho – Specialty in Energy Law.
- Fordham University School of Law – U.S. Legal System for Foreign Lawyers Program.
- Universidad Panamericana – Master’s Degree in Commercial and Corporate Law.
- Universidad Panamericana – Law Degree.
Área de Práctica
- Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Infrastructure & Public Procurement
- Real Estate & Urban Law
Idiomas
Spanish, English
Certificaciones, Rankings, Publicaciones, Afiliaciones
Band 5 - Projects
Band 1 - General Business Law: Guadalajara
Band 5 - Projects
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Investment
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Álvarez Ampudia, Diego
Counsel
Perfil
Diego Álvarez joined Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster in June 2012. He holds a law degree (J.D. equivalent) from Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus, and an LL.M. in Energy and Natural Resources Law from Queen Mary University of London, where he was awarded a Chevening Scholarship granted by the British Government.
He has also completed postgraduate studies in commercial arbitration, project finance, and energy law. Upon completing his studies in London, he undertook a professional secondment with the international law firm Clifford Chance in 2018.
Experiencia Profesional
With more than 14 years of professional experience, Diego has focused his practice on infrastructure and energy projects, as well as international arbitration.
Diego has advised a wide range of domestic and international clients on the negotiation, structuring, financing, and implementation of complex infrastructure and energy transactions throughout Mexico and Latin America.
In the infrastructure sector, Diego has been involved in all stages of projects including highways, hospitals, railways, ports, dams, pipelines, and airports. He also has extensive experience in public-private partnerships (PPPs), having advised clients on the successful implementation of PPP structures at the federal, state, and municipal levels, as well as assisting governmental entities in related matters, including the drafting and development of state-level PPP legislation.
Within the power industry, Diego has advised numerous clients throughout all phases of power generation projects involving various technologies, including utility-scale and distributed-generation solar photovoltaic projects, wind farms, combined-cycle power plants, and geothermal facilities. He has also participated in the development of transmission lines, substations, and other types of electrical infrastructure. Diego regularly provides specialized regulatory advice on electricity matters, including the structuring of new business models and operations, migration into the wholesale electricity market, risk identification and mitigation strategies, and legal due diligence for potential acquisitions and divestitures.
Diego also has significant experience in arbitration, having participated as counsel in both commercial and investment arbitration proceedings conducted under the rules of institutions such as the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration), CIETAC (China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission), CAM (Centro de Arbitraje de México), and CANACO (Mexico City National Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Center). The disputes in which he has been involved primarily relate to energy and infrastructure matters, as well as commercial disputes arising from international sales transactions, distribution agreements, and corporate matters.
Between 2018 and 2019, Diego completed a professional secondment in the Project Finance and International Arbitration practices of Clifford Chance in London.
Diego has been recognized in the Energy and Natural Resources and Infrastructure Projects categories by Legal 500 (since 2022) and Chambers & Partners (since 2025). In 2024, he was named “Rising Star of the Year” in the Infrastructure Projects category by Legal 500.
Formación Académica
Diego served as Professor of Private International Law at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO) from 2023 to 2025.
He has authored numerous publications on energy, infrastructure, arbitration, and public-private partnerships. He is also a frequent speaker at conferences, seminars, and academic programs on these subjects throughout Mexico and Latin America.
Education
- LL.B. (J.D. equivalent), Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus (Mexico), 2013.
- Diploma in International Arbitration, Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus (Mexico), 2015.
- Diploma in Energy Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho (Mexico), 2016.
- LL.M. in Energy and Natural Resources Law, Queen Mary University of London (United Kingdom), 2018.
Área de Práctica
- Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Infrastructure & Public Procurement
Idiomas
Spanish, English
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Rodríguez Pérez, Carolina
Of Counsel
Perfil
An attorney with over 20 years of experience leading the development, implementation, and financing of infrastructure and energy projects in Mexico and Latin America. She has a strong track record in the legal and contractual structuring of complex projects, as well as in coordinating multidisciplinary teams within highly specialized regulatory environments.
She is an expert in conducting complex negotiations with governments, authorities, and regulatory bodies, with proven experience in transactions involving multiple jurisdictions and public and private stakeholders. Her practice is distinguished by the design of legal and contractual strategies aimed at risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and the financial and operational viability of projects.
Experiencia Profesional
Desarrollos Energéticos Bóreas, S.L.
External Project Consultant | 2020 – Present
- Provided legal consulting services for the development of energy generation projects in Mexico.
Rengen Energy Solutions, S.A. de C.V.
Director of Strategic Planning | 2017 – 2026
- Led the evaluation, structuring, financing, and implementation of energy generation projects across Mexico, Central America, and South America.
- Conducted negotiations with governments and regulatory authorities within the energy sector.
- Collaborated closely with senior executive leadership (CEO, COO, CFO, CCO) in the consolidation and strategic analysis of infrastructure project information.
- Drafted, structured, and negotiated contracts, including EPC agreements, power generation equipment procurement contracts, credit and security agreements, and power hedge agreements.
- Led the restructuring and refinancing of corporate debt and project financing totaling USD $150 million.
- Managed key stakeholders, including Project Directors and Engineering teams, in the development of innovative projects, including energy generation projects valued at USD $800 million.
International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI)
Director of Business Planning for the Americas | 2012 – 2016
- Worked closely with regional senior management and corporate headquarters in the consolidation and strategic analysis of company projects throughout the Americas.
- Coordinated the commencement of operations for the container terminal in Manzanillo, Mexico.
- Managed the international tender process for the operation of the container and general cargo terminal in Puerto Cortés, Honduras, involving an investment of USD $624 million, and coordinated operational launch activities.
- Secured USD $177 million in financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the expansion of the Manzanillo container terminal.
- Negotiated the acquisition of the Tuxpan multimodal terminal in Veracruz from Grupo TMM.
- Led negotiations with governments, port authorities, and labor unions.
Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C.
Associate – Infrastructure, Transportation, and Contracts | 2005 – 2012
- Provided legal counsel for public tenders and the development of infrastructure, transportation, and logistics projects in Mexico, including the Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas container terminals, with estimated investments ranging from USD $900 million to USD $1 billion.
- Advised on corporate acquisitions, including the USD $110 million acquisition of Grupo Multipack.
- Obtained concessions and permits for transportation services, including air, maritime, federal trucking, courier, and parcel delivery operations.
Formación Académica
Escuela Libre de Derecho. Certificate in Energy Law | 2018
University of Miami. Master of Business Administration | 2016
Universidad Iberoamericana. Certificate in Corporate Law | 2009
Dabelstein & Passehl. Seminar on Maritime Law and Insurance | 2008
Universidad Iberoamericana. Bachelor of Laws | 2007
Área de Práctica
Idiomas
Spanish and English
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Acuña Gorozpe, Rodrigo
Associate
Perfil
Rodrigo Acuña Gorozpe holds a law degree from Escuela Libre de Derecho. He joined Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster in 2017 as part of the Infrastructure & Energy team at the firm’s Mexico City offices.
Experiencia Profesional
Rodrigo specializes in both public and private infrastructure projects, as well as projects related to the electric power industry.
He has extensive experience in administrative and construction law, advising domestic and international clients on a wide range of public procurement matters at the federal, state, and municipal levels. He regularly participates in processes related to the bidding and execution of government contracts, including concessions, public works and related services, acquisitions, leases, service agreements, and public-private partnerships.
He has also advised government entities on the structuring of public procurement projects, including the design and implementation of bidding procedures and project follow-up.
In the infrastructure sector, he has participated in the design, implementation, and supervision of energy efficiency projects for public lighting systems, highway concessions, government buildings, power generation plants, railway projects, and port infrastructure.
Within the electric power industry, Rodrigo has advised clients in proceedings related to obtaining generation permits, registration in the qualified users registry, registration of physical assets, regulatory counseling for participants in the Wholesale Electricity Market, and due diligence processes for energy projects.
He has also conducted regulatory research and analysis related to risks within the electric power industry.
Formación Académica
Law Degree from Escuela Libre de Derecho.
Área de Práctica
Idiomas
Spanish, English
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Fernández Cerdeira, Fidel
Associate
Perfil
Fidel holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He joined the firm in 2022 as part of the Infrastructure and Energy Practice team at our Mexico City office.
His practice focuses primarily on hydrocarbon transactions and on interactions with the regulatory agencies involved in that market.
Experiencia Profesional
With over 7 years of experience, Fidel has specialized in the hydrocarbons market as well as the electric power industry.
He has advised domestic and international clients on the structuring and execution of complex transactions in Mexico and the United States, including the structuring, execution, and marketing of hydrocarbons; combined-cycle power plant projects; gas pipelines; fuel storage capacity; and asset management.
In the hydrocarbons sector, he has participated in the negotiation, drafting, and execution of some of the most significant supply contracts with CFE’s Subsidiary Production Companies, as well as in various bidding processes for the purchase of fuels by said entity.
In the electricity industry, he has advised numerous clients on processes for obtaining generation permits, registration in the qualified users registry, regulatory advice for participants in the Wholesale Electricity Market, as well as conducting due diligence on projects. He has also prepared regulatory risk studies and reports within this sector.
Formación Académica
- Master’s Degree in Constitutional Law and Amparo (National Autonomous University of Mexico) (2021).
- Bachelor of Laws (National Autonomous University of Mexico) (2021).
- Certificate in Energy Law (Escuela Libre de Derecho) (2018).
Área de Práctica
Idiomas
Spanish, English
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Mendoza Hernández, Denisse
Junior Associate
Perfil
Frida Denisse Mendoza Hernández is a lawyer who graduated with honors from Tecnológico de Monterrey. Her professional career has focused on the hydrocarbons sector, energy law, right-of-way issues, human rights, and legislative consulting.
Throughout her career, she has worked in both the public and private sectors, which has given her a deep understanding of the strategic importance of energy infrastructure and its impact on the country’s economic and social development. Her approach combines a solid legal foundation with a social and inclusive perspective, focused on facilitating access to justice and promoting sustainable practices within the energy sector.
Experiencia Profesional
With approximately five years of experience, Denisse has focused her practice on projects related to energy development and right-of-way management, participating in the structuring, analysis, and implementation of complex legal strategies.
She has been involved in the preparation of more than 100 applications for the acquisition of rights-of-way in energy infrastructure projects, directly contributing to the viability of strategic projects at the national level.
Denisse has advised on the management of administrative processes and procedures before key sector authorities, including regulatory agencies and government departments, as well as on the drafting and analysis of contracts related to energy projects.
In the public sphere, she has participated in the drafting of legislative initiatives, points of agreement, and regulatory analyses on energy and human rights issues, collaborating closely with legislative bodies. She has also contributed to the dissemination of legal information and the creation of specialized content published in national media.
Her experience also includes coordinating high-impact pro bono projects and events, promoting access to justice and strengthening collaboration between institutions at the national and international levels.
Formación Académica
She graduated from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2021 with honors. She has training in human rights and gender studies, and is currently pursuing a specialization in Energy Law.
Área de Práctica
Idiomas
Spanish, English
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Sánchez Ramos, Andrea
Paraprofessional
Perfil
She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Escuela Libre de Derecho. She joined the firm in September 2024 as part of the Infrastructure and Energy team at our Mexico City office.
Throughout her academic and professional career, she has gained experience in criminal law and energy law, particularly in the areas of electric power and infrastructure projects. Her work has focused on drafting legal documents, regulatory analysis, and comprehensive support in regulatory and public procurement processes.
Experiencia Profesional
Andrea assists in drafting contracts—including hedging agreements, distributed generation PPAs, and agreements for the supply and sale to third parties—as well as agreements and other legal instruments. She provides support in addressing clients’ legal inquiries, monitoring and ensuring compliance with obligations before the CNE, and conducting daily reviews of the OPE, DOF, and CONAMER.
She has contributed to Unsolicited Proposals, prepared legal feasibility analyses of properties for leases aimed at the construction of industrial parks, drafted newsletters, and provided support on infrastructure projects and public procurement processes.
Criminal Law Intern (2023–2024). Performed tasks such as reviewing agreements, transcribing hearings, filing documents with the court clerk’s office, organizing and filing case files, assisting with the drafting of legal briefs, and dealing directly with authorities.
Formación Académica
Andrea Sánchez earned her law degree from the Escuela Libre de Derecho.
Área de Práctica
Idiomas
Spanish, English