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A sample of significant matters handled by Briffault Abogados. For confidentiality reasons, matters are presented without identifying the client.
Represented a wind farm in the state of San Luis Potosí after a municipal shutdown order. Obtained a ruling from a Federal Circuit Court declaring the authority's action illegal and establishing a precedent that municipal operating licenses do not apply to wind farms in that state.
After more than three years of closure, obtained the environmental impact and forestry land-use change authorizations that allowed a secondary/pre-university institution in the State of Mexico to be built and operated.
Defended a transport company after a shipment of nuclear waste bound for Mexico's National Nuclear Research Institute (ININ) was stolen. Secured the National Commission for Nuclear Safety and Safeguards' agreement not to revoke the company's authorizations, and reduced the administrative fine to a fifth of the amount initially assessed.
Recovered more than 200,000 cubic meters of national water rights under concession titles that had lapsed for lack of renewal or through authority-declared expiration.
Obtained unified environmental impact and land-use change authorizations for projects located within protected natural areas, subject to ecosystem conservation conditions.
Obtained ZOFEMAT concessions for hotel groups, enabling the construction and installation of semi-fixed structures for coastal tourism developments.
Representing clients across sectors, obtained rulings nullifying administrative enforcement proceedings brought by federal, state and municipal authorities, avoiding the imposed penalties.
Obtained exemptions from environmental impact statement requirements for residential developments located in protected natural areas, subject to alternative mitigation conditions.