Since Mexico opened its energy sector in 2013 and allowed foreign investment for the first time in 80 years, the entire industry has experienced a dramatic transformation. For oil and gas, the bidding rounds have continued apace since the first round back in July 2015 and just a few days ago Mexico announced its tenth tender. Overall, these tenders have been remarkably transparent and professional, and after a few initial logistics hiccups, the government was able to work the kinks out of the new system.

As litigation lags ADR experts are pushing for greater adoption of mediation. In some European countries litigation can take a decade Interview with Alexander Oddy, partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP By Ellen Hayes Alexander Oddy was instrumental in putting together...

Interview by Ellen Hayes with Rafael Baleroni, partner at Souza Cescon in Brazil It's no secret that Brazil is grappling with the severe consequences of its political and economic chaos. As the world's 7th  largest economy and a country flush with tremendous natural...

An interview with Michael Tétreault Schilling of ENSafrica, Africa’s largest law firm By Julia Foresman To learn more about what is happening on the ground in Africa we interviewed Africa expert Michael Tétreault Schilling, an executive at ENSafrica in Mauritius to...

by Lauren Biszewski, Esq. The strong upward momentum of Latin American economies presents public and private companies with tremendous opportunities. To that end, Dentons is counting on Jorge Alers to lead the way. Alers was appointed Chief Executive Officer for Latin...

An interview with DLA Piper Mexico City Partner, Eduardo Gallastegui Interview by Lauren Biszewski, Esq. Principal Consultant, US & Latin America What are some of the biggest challenges facing the TMT (technology media, telecom) sector in Mexico? The main...

Interview with Vincente Corta Fernández, a partner with White and Case Mexico City Interview by Lauren Biszewski, Esq. Principal Consultant, US & Latin America What are some of the biggest challenges facing the banking & finance sectors in Mexico? Capital...

An interview with Hogan Lovells, BSTL, Partner Eduardo Siqueiros By Ellen Hayes and Lauren Biszewski Briefly describe your work in alternative dispute resolution. How are resolving disputes between two Mexican parties different than resolving international disputes?...

In the beginning of the new millennium, Central and Eastern Europe experienced a steady flow of increased foreign direct investment (FDI). In the five years between 2003 and 2008 there was nearly a EURO 2 billion increase of FDI in the region. Hungary was one of the...

By Julia Foresman For the first time in 77 years, Mexico is poised to reap the benefits of the energy sector’s liberalization as the state’s monopoly is finally coming to a long-anticipated end. In December 2013 Mexico’s Congress passed a constitutional reform to open...

GC Grapevine recently spoke with Ambassador Antonio Garza, Counsel in the Mexico City office of White & Case LLP, to discuss what he is watching in Mexico’s energy sector. Mr. Garza previously served as the United States Ambassador to Mexico, Commissioner for the...