Environment

In Mexico, compliance with environmental regulatory provisions has become a much more demanding and complex matter.

At Ibarra Gallego, we provide our clients with tailored solutions in consulting and due diligence matters within this practice area.

We are the legal representatives and advisors of domestic and foreign clients that need to comply with the requirements associated with Federal, State, and Municipal Environmental Laws, Regulation, and Standards (e.g., Mexican Official Standards), concerning the acquisition and operation of real estate properties and facilities in Mexico.

Our services include, among others:

• Assessment of legal risks and environmental contingencies associated with corporate transactions, including joint ventures, M&As, asset dispositions, leases and project finance, among others.
• Preventive and corrective due diligence, as well as compliance advice in environmental and regulatory matters, including impact and risk assessment, water use and discharges, forestry land use changes, protected areas, ecological zoning, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, soil remediation, air emissions, land use, zoning and construction.
• Guidance and support on administrative procedures and liabilities with local environmental agencies and regulatory authorities such as:
  • Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT).
  • Federal Environmental Protection Agency (PROFEPA).
  • National Waters Commission (CONAGUA).

Our services cover industrial, residential, hospitality, commercial, and infrastructure projects, whether in the development or in operational stage.