Daniel Aranda

Partner

Daniel Aranda is a bilingual, bicultural corporate and trial lawyer serving clients in the U.S., Mexican and international energy law, pipeline, banking and finance sectors. He has a long-standing practice advising clients in arbitration and litigation matters. Daniel is also a member of Foley’s Energy Industry, and Government Procurement Practice in Mexico City.

Daniel represents foreign and domestic clients with all aspects of their international regulatory and energy law needs, including:

  • Representation before the Mexican energy authorities (CRE, CNH, Ministry of Energy, Pemex and CFE)
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Project development and project finance transactions
  • Infrastructure and government procurement
  • Divestitures and buyouts
  • Strategic alliances
  • Corporate reorganizations

He handles sophisticated contracts and business matters involving both domestic and cross-border transactions. His financing work focuses primarily on structuring, documenting and negotiating debt-related transactions. These include workouts representing developers, lenders and borrowers on asset-based and unsecured lending. He has extensive experience representing clients facing conflicts of interest between shareholders and negotiating cash-out mechanisms. Daniel also provides sophisticated litigation strategies.

Awards and Recognition

  • Recognized, The Best Lawyers in Mexico, Best Lawyers (2020-2025)
  • Recipient, Latin Corporate Client Choice Award (2014)
    • Mergers and Acquisitions

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English
07 December 2023 Honors and Awards

Foley Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in Mexico 2024

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that 13 of the firm’s attorneys from its Mexico City office were selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico, and one attorney was named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Mexico list.
08 December 2022 Honors and Awards

Foley Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in Mexico 2023

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys from its Mexico City office were selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™, and one attorney was named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Mexico™ list.
26 July 2022 Blogs

The United States Seeks Consultations with the Mexican Government Regarding Mexico Energy Policy under the USMCA

The United States of America has requested dispute settlement consultations with the Mexican Government under Chapter 31 of the USMCA.
22 July 2022 Newsletters

Employment Compliance Trends: New Litigation Ruling Impacts Mexican Companies

In recent precedents (May-June 2022), Mexican federal courts have confirmed that companies are not released from liability vis-a-vis its employees solely by paying their social security contributions for labor hazards or accidents or by paying their severance obligations.
08 April 2022 Newsletters

Mexico’s Supreme Court Resolved the Constitutional Trial Filed Against the Reforms Approved Last Year to the Electric Industry Law

Justices of the Supreme Court resolved the Constitutional Trial 64/2021 filed by the Minority of the Senators against the reform passed by the Mexican Congress to the provisions of the Electric Industry Law.
02 December 2021 Honors and Awards

Eight Foley Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in Mexico 2022

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that eight of the firm’s attorneys from its Mexico City office were selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™.