Burleson LLP And Urban Land Institute - Mexico Host Mexico Energy Reform Focus: Land & Regulatory Issues

DENVER, March 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Veltri, partner in charge of Burleson's Denver office, and Ken Witt, a partner in Denver, will share critical insights on land and regulatory issues arising from Mexico's energy reform at a special event co-hosted by the firm and the Urban Land Institute – Mexico on March 25.  The seminar will be held from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at Restaurante La Hacienda de los Morales in Mexico City. 

Fernando Zendejas Reyes, who oversees the legal affairs unit of Mexico's Ministry of Energy, will serve as the event's keynote speaker.  The seminar will feature a panel of energy experts, which will include Veltri as a panelist and Witt as the moderator.  The group will provide U.S. and Mexican perspectives on a wide range of topics, including:

• The energy reform land rush
• Recent regulatory developments
• Land strategies and insights on handling acquisitions, negotiations for surface use, and ejidos (communal agricultural land)
• Regulatory concerns related to well permitting, drilling spacing units, and conflicts between operators

"The adoption of Mexico's energy reform is establishing a radically different framework that is reshaping the industry and expanding the opportunities available in the region," said Witt, a seasoned corporate and securities attorney who is well versed in a number of sophisticated transactions.  "But it's also creating a lot of questions among private and foreign investors looking to tap into Mexico's energy potential."

Veltri, who has more than 25 years of experience in commercial transactions and corporate finance, added, "This seminar will open a dialogue on a number of important land and regulatory issues that exploration and production companies should consider. It will leave attendees with some practical tips to help them effectively manage their investments." 

Burleson has a dedicated Latin American Practice designed to deliver legal counsel to North American clients seeking to enter the Latin American market and to Latin American clients looking to expand and enhance their presence in the United States.  Attorneys are bilingual, multicultural, and licensed to practice in various jurisdictions. 

Although the group focuses on oil and gas law, it also counsels multinational clients on a wide range of matters related to IPOs and debt offerings, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, corporate law, commercial transactions, litigation, tax planning, and foreign investment assistance. 

For more information on the event, including how to register, click here.

About Burleson LLP
Burleson LLP is a full-service law firm devoted primarily to the oil and gas industry. Burleson has a presence in every major North American onshore and offshore producing region – with unique experience in shale plays – and serves clients in the upstream, downstream, and midstream sectors. Many of the firm's attorneys have worked in the energy industry, including backgrounds as corporate general counsel, enabling Burleson to bring extensive understanding, knowledge, and insight to the companies and individuals it serves. With deep roots in oil and gas, complemented by broad-based corporate capabilities and mid-market rates, Burleson LLP is truly the law firm where energy matters. For further information, visit www.burlesonllp.com.

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