Carlos del Razo

Carlos del Razo leads the Sustainability and Environmental practice at ECIJA Mexico. He advises national and international companies on managing infrastructure projects and highly regulated industries, focusing on compliance with environmental regulations, obtaining local and federal permits, conducting environmental audits, and handling administrative litigation.

Among his key achievements are the defense of the Mexican Official Standard NOM-016-CRE-2016, regulating fuel quality and preventing detrimental modifications to the environment, as well as advising on the environmental impact assessment for the largest wind farm in Latin America, located in Reynosa, Tamaulipas.

Academic Background

• Law Degree, Universidad de las Américas A.C
• LL.M. in Environmental Law and Policy, University of Kent
• Specialization in Energy Management, EGADE Business School (with academic stay at Seoul National University)
• Academic stay at the Business School of Seoul National University

Other Activities and Professional Affiliations

• Co-chair of the Sustainability Council of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA)
• President of the Board of Directors of the Mexican Academy of Environmental Impact (AMIA)
• Professor of energy transition and environmental law at UNAM and other universities

Recognitions

• Chambers & Partners – Eminent Practitioner in Environmental Law.
• Legal 500 – Next Generation Partner in Environmental Law.
• Also recognized by Best Lawyers for excellence in Environmental Law practice.

Languages

Spanish, english and portuguese