Luigi Pontones Brito

Professional experience

More than 25 years of experience in environmental and regulatory law, advising domestic and international companies on complex compliance matters, strategic transactions and sustainability-driven projects in Mexico and Latin America.

Background

Luigi is widely recognized for his ability to design high-impact legal strategies for projects under intense regulatory scrutiny. His practice includes securing key authorizations from federal agencies such as SEMARNAT, ASEA and CONAGUA, and advising on forest land-use changes, wastewater discharge permits and concessions over federal maritime-terrestrial zones. He regularly assists clients in mergers and acquisitions, real estate developments and infrastructure projects where environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance are critical to investment decisions. His proactive approach to negotiations with government authorities and his ability to align corporate objectives with environmental frameworks have positioned him as a leading advisor on complex cross-sector matters. He is consistently recognized in specialized legal publications and international rankings for his technical excellence, professional integrity and the strategic results achieved for clients operating in highly regulated industries.

Education

• Law degree – Universidad Anáhuac del Norte
• Master’s in Environmental Law – University of Nottingham (British Council Scholar)
• Advanced studies in international and environmental law