Who we are
Straten is a full spectrum energy law firm aimed at serving the extractive, energy, and related infrastructure sectors.
We are committed to providing strategic, practical, and goal-oriented legal solutions, designed to align with the commercial and strategic goals of our clients.
With in-depth expertise in the energy and extractive industries, coupled with a deep commitment to understanding the unique aspects of each client’s business, we stand out for our personalized, straightforward, and practical approach. Our strength lies in simplifying the complexities of the legal and regulatory landscape and focusing on achieving tangible results for our clients—whether the successful closing of their transactions or driving projects to full completion.
We strive to be a trusted partner for our clients, with deep knowledge of their businesses and the ability to transform legal challenges into opportunities for growth. Through agile, efficient, and highly specialized services, Straten is dedicated to helping clients succeed in the extractive and energy sector-
Services
Practice Areas
We are a firm actively engaged across the entire spectrum of the extractive and energy sectors, advising a diverse range of market participants, including developers, investors, operators, and lenders. Rather than limiting ourselves to a single area of law, we focus on maximizing the value of natural resources throughout their entire production chain, from the mines and production fields to the light’ switch.
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Regulatory matters and legal advice
Proceedings before government authorities (e.g., MME, ANH, ANM, CREG, SSPD, Autonomous Corporations, and other entities under the National Environmental System (SINA), among others).
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Project structuring and development
Structuring and development of mining and energy projects, including mergers, acquisitions, and financing operations.
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Drafting, negotiation, and execution of agreements
Agreements related to investment schemes (e.g., bylaws, SHAs, AMIs, M&A); real estate agreements (e.g., leases, purchase agreements, usufruct, easements); agreements for day-to-day business operations (e.g., PPAs, agency, distribution, supply, storage, treatment, transportation (SnP-SoP), capacity assignment); agreements for energy infrastructure (e.g., O&M, EPC, BOMT, BoS, interfaces, logistical services); Partnership agreements (e.g., JOAs, JDAs, profit-sharing accounts, joint ventures).
We leverage our extensive experience in the sustainable utilization of natural resources: mining, oil, gas, power generation (e.g., hydroelectric, thermal, solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, etc.), transmission, distribution, commercialization, and hydrogen, as well as related infrastructure such as pipelines, plants, and more.
Additionally, our expertise and services include general legal advice in administrative, environmental, civil, commercial, corporate, and tax law. Although, depending on the complexity and specialization required, we occasionally partner with trusted allies to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
Finally, while our focus remains on matters related to natural resources, energy, and infrastructure, we take pride in serving clients from other industries within our portfolio, including pharmaceuticals, food, and hospitality clients.
Finalmente, cabe mencionar que no obstante nuestro enfoque en asuntos relacionados con los recursos naturales, energía e infraestructura, nos preciamos de tener clientes en nuestro portafolio de otras industrias (e.g., farmacéutica, alimentos, hostelería).
Founding Partner
Andrés Ramón Rodríguez Gómez
With over 16 years of experience in the legal field, Andres focus his practice in representing and advising developers, lenders, and investors in the energy and infrastructure sectors, including oil and gas, mining, solar, wind, and hydrogen projects. He has also provided legal counsel to clients in other industries such as transportation, pharmaceuticals, and food production services.