Federico del Rio

Associate since 2018

Federico’s practice focuses on project development and finance across the energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure spaces. He regularly assists clients in matters involving LNG export terminals, natural gas transportation, conventional and renewable power generation, and electric transmission facilities.

His practice encompasses the drafting, negotiation, and review of power purchase, offtake, interconnection, natural gas transportation, EPC, and O&M agreements. He also represents buyers, sellers, and investors in acquisition transactions of energy projects.

Federico’s experience extends to commodities trading and regulation of energy assets. He represents clients before federal agencies in matters across the full spectrum of energy regulation. These include securing regulatory approvals and proceedings of compliance, enforcement, rulemaking, and ratemaking.

+52 (55) 5201 7582
fadelrio@macf.com.mx
Languages
  • Spanish.
  • English.

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The experience and educational background of our professionals form the foundation of our practice.

Our continuous dedication and preparation ensure that each client receives high-quality legal representation, backed by a solid foundation of knowledge and experience.
Education
  • Master of Laws, (LL.M.), Harvard Law School, 2022.
  • Passed New York Bar Examination, 2022.
  • Law Degree (Highest Honors), Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, 2017.
Experience
  • International Visiting Attorney, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, 2022 - 2023.
Contact
Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

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February 19, 2025
On December 27, 2024, a decree was published amending the Fiscal Code of Mexico City, introducing a new obligation for owners of residential properties whose value is equal to or greater than MXN $4,524,974.08. The obligation requires the submission of an annual statement before the Secretary of Administration and Finance of Mexico City (SAF) on the occupancy status of their properties.
February 14, 2025
On February 5, 2025, Mexico’s President submitted a bill to the Senate that proposes new laws and reforms in the electric sector: the Law of the Electric Sector ("LES"), the Law of the National Energy Commission, the Law of the State Public Company, Federal Electricity Commission, the Law of Energy Planning and Transition, the Law of Biofuels, and the Law of Geothermal Energy are issued, and the Organic Law of the Federal Public Administration is modified.
February 14, 2025
On February 5, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum introduced a bill (the "Bill") to the Senate to, among other things, enact the Law of the Hydrocarbons Sector (the “LSH”), the Law of the National Energy Commission (the "Law of the CNE"), and the Law of the State Public Company, Petróleos Mexicanos (the “Law of PEMEX”).