20 Years of experience in the public and private sectors.
About Us
Campa & Mendoza is created with the commitment of providing its clients true added value services; taking from the experience of its founding members in the private and public sectors, we are a Firm that seeks to implement tailor-made solutions that result in time, coast and opportunity efficiencies.
Diego Campa and
Bernardo Mendoza
About Us
Campa & Mendoza is created with the commitment of providing its clients true added value services; taking from the experience of its founding members in the private and public sectors, we are a Firm that seeks to implement tailor-made solutions that result in time, coast and opportunity efficiencies.
Diego Campa and
Bernardo Mendoza
Practice Areas
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Corporate
Focused on advising local and foreign clients from the strategic planning of incorporating corporate vehicles that better suit their needs, as well as the day-to-day advice on compliance of obligations established by the Mexican legal framework.
.02
Energy, Infrastructure and Natural Resources
Extensive experience in regulatory matters in the oil and gas sector along its entire value chain, as well as in the implementation of infrastructure, mining and water treatment projects.
.03
Financial and Banking
We advise and collaborate with financial institutions, Fintech companies, as well as non-financial entities regulated and supervised by Mexican banking authorities on their compliance obligations and strategies for the development of their businesses.
.04
Government Procurement
Advice in procurement processes with governmental entities and State productive enterprises (i.e., Pemex and CFE). Identification and tackling of legal and regulatory risks based on the applicable regulation and procurement processes.
.05
Administrative Law
Experience in the obtainment of permits, licenses and authorizations for the development of projects, as well as administrative law contentious matters related to the compliance and enforcement by governmental authorities in Mexico.
.06
Internal Investigations and Compliance
Advice to local and foreign companies in undertaking internal investigations in order to identify risks and ensure compliance with laws and regulations in the subjects of anti-corruption and conflicts of interest, as well as corporate guidelines and internal policies in the subject matter. FCPA investigations.
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Intellectual Property
We advice our clients in the authorizations processes to obtain registrations of trademarks and patents.
Team
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Experience: Has held various federal public administration positions in Mexico and in the private sector.
As Deputy General Director of the National Banking and Securities Commission, he was in charge of the legislative and consulting area on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.
In the Ministry of Energy, he served as Legal Deputy Director where he collaborated in the resolution of legal conflicts between the private and public sectors. In the private sector he served as a lawyer in various energy, corporate and tax firms, and companies.
Práctica: Desde su estancia universitaria se ha enfocado su práctica en el sector energético prestando sus servicios como practicante y abogado interno en el sector público y privado.
Sergio se desempeñó como abogado interno de una compañía que realizó la adquisición construcción, pre-operación y operación de una terminal de almacenamiento de hidrocarburos y la rehabilitación de un muelle para la recepción de embarcaciones con hidrocarburos.
Adicionalmente ha asesorado a empresas que se dedican diversos ramos de la cadena logística del gas natural.Actualmente se desempeña como asociado de la firma en las diversas áreas de practica de la misma.
Founders
Our focus and career help us create long-term partnerships, fostering growth and development of our clients.
Diego Campa (Partner)
Experience:
His focuses are on energy, infrastructure and natural resources, project finance, government procurement, internal investigations and compliance.
He spent almost 10 years in a major international law firm where he advised all sorts of clients in the development of all kinds of projects in Mexico, as well as conducting internal investigations for major US companies as part of the white-collar and compliance group.
Representative Transactions:
· Represented a Mexican oil and gas company in the first ever private(farmout))
· Represented multiple international oil and gas operators in the development of offshore and onshore projects in Mexico following the approval of the Energy Reform, including large scale deep-water exploration and appraisal projects
· Represented multiple clients in the development of storage terminals and pipelines for refined products and hydrocarbons
· Regularly advises clients in a variety of issues in connection with joint ventures and other projects with Petróleos Mexicanos and its subsidiary companies
· Advises multiple traders and importers of refined products in Mexico
· Regulatory work for electricity and renewable energy companies, including negotiation of power purchase agreements
· Conducted internal investigation (FCPA related) for multiple US companies doing business in Mexico
Admissions:
· México
Education:
· Universidad Iberoamericana, licenciatura en derecho
· SMU Dedman School of Law, LL.M.
Languages:
· Spanish
· English
Bernardo Mendoza (Partner)
Experience:
Has held various federal public administration positions in Mexico and in the private sector.
As Deputy General Director of the National Banking and Securities Commission, he was in charge of the legislative and consulting area on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.
In the Ministry of Energy, he served as Legal Deputy Director where he collaborated in the resolution of legal conflicts between the private and public sectors. In the private sector he served as a lawyer in various energy, corporate and tax firms, and companies.
Representative Transactions:
· Created, implemented, and coordinated the legal and compliance processes for a private oil and gas company in Mexico.
· Drafted and negotiated the first ever private farmout including the Assignment Agreement and Joint Operating Agreement of multiple hydrocarbons exploration and extraction contracts with existing production.
· Led and implemented multiple negotiations with landowners for oil and gas exploration and extraction activities in their properties according to the Hydrocarbons Law.
· Resolution of conflicts between different participants of the electric sector.
· Development of the National Banking and Securities Commission (“CNBV”) regulatory framework on the certification of compliance officers and audits on AML/CFT.
· Development of the CNBV regulatory framework for the technical opinion on AML/CFT.
· Financial advisor at the AML/CFT Financial Action Task Force (FATF) mutual evaluation of Sweden.
· Collaborated in the development of the CNBV’s Fintech regulatory framework.
Admissions:
· México
Education:
· Universidad Iberoamericana, licenciatura en derecho
Languages:
· Spanish
· English
RECOGNITION
Dear readers, it is a pleasure for us to share with you great news: our firm has been awarded as one of the best law firms in the country by the prestigious legal magazine “ TOPS MEXICO LOS MEJORES ABOGADOS DE MEXICO “. This recognition is the result of our effort, dedication and commitment to professional excellence and the satisfaction of our clients.
We want to thank everyone who has trusted us to defend their interests and rights, as well as our team, who works every day with passion, rigor and ethics to offer a quality service. We also want to congratulate the other offices that have received this recognition, which encourages us to continue improving and learning.
We invite you to continue visiting our page, where we will keep you informed of legislative, jurisprudential and doctrinal developments that affect your professional or personal activity. You can also contact us through our web form, telephone or email, if you need a consultation or a no-obligation quote.
Thank you very much for your attention and trust.
Sincerely, the team of Lawyers Campa y Mendoza.
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CLIENT ALERT - THE ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION ISSUES THE RESOLUTION BY WHICH IT ESTABLISHES THE GENERAL PROVISIONS THAT SET FORTH THE METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING TARIFFS APPLICABLE TO THE PROVISION OF STORAGE AND PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, PETROCHEMICALS, AND BIOENERGETICS
Client Alert THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PUBLIC CREDIT PUBLISHES AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO FINTECHS.
The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit publishes amendments to the AML/CFT regime for credit institutions.
The CNBV published amendments for the credit institutions to allow operations via commission agents.
Client Alert - THE NATIONAL BANKING AND SECURITIES COMMISSION PUBLISHES AMENDMENTS TO THE RESOLUTION THAT ISSUES THE OFFICIAL FORMAT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF CUSTOMER AND USER INFORMATION WITH FOREIGN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL PROVISIONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 115 OF THE CREDIT INSTITUTIONS LAW.
Client Alert-THE NATIONAL BANKING AND SECURITIES COMMISSION PREPARES AMMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PROVISIONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 115 OF THE CREDIT INSTITUTIONS LAW
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