Profile
Luis Jorge Akle is of counsel at the firm and focuses his practice in the energy and environmental sector. He has relevant experience advising both in conventional and renewable energy projects like wind and solar, as well as energy trading and supply agreements. In addition, he has experience in energy transactions and ensuring regulatory compliance with agencies such as the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) and the National Center for Energy Control (CENACE), combining legal and technical expertise.
In the environmental law aspect, Luis provides advice on regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessments, and infrastructure planning for industrial and coastal developments. He helps clients navigate the often-complex landscape of national and international environmental regulations, ensuring that projects align with sustainability standards. His work includes advising on environmental impact assessments for energy and industrial projects, with a focus on minimizing ecological disruption while maximizing operational efficiency.
During his professional experience he had participated in the preparation of a legal report for the World Bank and the Ministry of Energy for the possible implementation of carbon capture, use and storage in Mexico and assists on environmental matters for the implementation of Clean Development Mechanisms in accordance with the Kyoto Protocol in Mexico and Latin America.
Concentrations
- Environmental Compliance
- Renewable Energy Projects
Capabilities
Experience
- Participated, as a member of a team, in the regularization on environmental and energy matters of several wind farms, for financing under a project finance scheme.
- Represented, as a member of a team, a Mexican company in the development, construction, and financing of a wind farm in the state of Oaxaca with a nameplate capacity of over 300 MW.
- Participated, as a member of a team, in the acquisition of a development portfolio of wind generation projects for a capacity of over 600 MW.
- Represented, as a member of a team, a Mexican company in the National Energy Control Center 2015 and 2016 long term tenders for the sale of energy, power, and CELs to the Federal Electricity Commission.
- Participated, as a member of a team, in the drafting of a carbon capture, use, and storage regulatory framework in Mexico report, pertaining to a CCUS pilot project.
- Represented, as a member of a team, a Mexican company in the acquisition and construction of a hydroelectric power plant in the state of Nayarit.
°The above representations were handled by Mr. Akle Arronte prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, S.C.
- Mijares Angoitia Cortes y Fuentes, S.C., 2011-2013
- Hernandez Gallego y Asociados, S.C., 2013-2017
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, Chambers Latin America, 2024-2025
- “Associates to Watch,” Environmental, 2024-2025
- "Associates to Watch," Energy & Natural Resources, 2025
- Listed, Chambers Global, 2025
- "Associates to Watch," Energy & Natural Resources, 2025
- Listed, Best Lawyers, “Best Lawyers in Mexico: Ones to Watch,” 2023-2025
- Energy Law, 2023-2025
- Environmental Law, 2024-2025
- Listed, The Legal 500 Latin America Guide, 2021-2025
- Latin America: Mexico – Energy & Natural Resources, 2021-2025
- Latin America: Mexico – Environment, 2021-2025
- “Leading Associates,” 2025
- “Recommended Lawyer,” 2025
- “Rising Star,” 2024
- Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
Credentials
- Postgraduate degree, Administrative Law, Universidad Panamericana, 2012
- Law Degree, Universidad Panamericana, 2011
- Mexico
- Spanish, Native