- Law degree (J.D. equivalent), Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City, Mexico
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Rodrigo Rojas Robleda
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Practices and Sectors
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Projects, Energy and Infrastructure
About
Rodrigo is partner and he has vast experience providing legal counsel to clients in local and cross-border transactions. Over the years, he specialized in project finance and infrastructure, private equity, corporate, joint ventures and strategic alliances, foreign investment and energy, oil, gas, and power generation. A seasoned lawyer, Rodrigo has participated in multiple financing mechanisms involving project sponsorships, project finance, lending, syndicated facilities, and financial leases, as well as in multiple cross-border and local M&A transactions, including hydrocarbons deals, PPT state schemes and power generation projects.
Education
Languages
Spanish – English
Experience
Alongside private equity, project finance and infrastructure as his main areas of expertise, Rodrigo has significant experience in commercial lending and financing, general corporate and contractual structures, and government procurement matters. This in turn makes his multidisciplinary practice unique as he provides comprehensive advice to clients with his broader vision and deal-making approach.
Throughout his career, Rodrigo has led multiple multi-award-winning transactions, including the USD $1.1 billion simultaneous syndicated credit facility and Rule 144A/Reg S bond offering for the acquisition of InterGen’s business in Mexico, as well as the $850 million acquisition of Ventika I and Ventika II wind farm projects in Mexico.
Publications & Collaborations
- Article: What is the IMMEX program and why is it key in Mexico’s Nearshoring? published by LexLatin Read more
- Project Finance Guide 2020, Mexico Chapter, published by Chambers and Partners Read more
- Project Finance Guide 2019, Mexico Chapter, published by Chambers and Partners Read more
- He has participated in several conferences organized by legal publications regarding project finance and infrastructure matters, including Latin Lawyer and Latin Finance
Memberships
- National Corporate Counsel Association (Asociación Nacional de Abogados de Empresa, Colegio de Abogados – ANADE)
Awards & Recognitions
- Recognized in Projects, Chambers and Partners
- Banking & Finance recommended, The Legal 500
- Corporate and M&A recommended, The Legal 500
- Energy & Natural Resources recommended, The Legal 500
- Projects & Infrastructure recommended, The Legal 500
- Recognized lawyer in Corporate and M&A, Latin Lawyer 250
- Recognized lawyer in Project Finance & Infrastructure, Latin Lawyer 250
- Recognized lawyer in Energy, Latin Lawyer 250
- Recognized lawyer in Private Equity, Latin Lawyer 250
- Highly regarded in Banking, IFLR 1000
- Leading in Projects and Infrastructure, Leaders League
- Leading in Corporate/M&A, Leaders League
- Energy law recognized lawyer, Best Lawyers
- Project Finance and Development recognized lawyer, Best Lawyers
