Mauricio Sandoval

Mauricio Sandoval

Associate
Mexico City
About

Mauricio Sandoval is an environmental and administrative/constitutional litigation lawyer with over 12 years of experience advising companies across a wide range of sectors, including real estate energy, infrastructure, consumer goods, and other highly regulated industries. He also supports clients with due diligence for both local and international transactions.

Areas of FocusEnvironment, Health and SafetyRegulatory and Government AffairsPublic, constitutional, and administrative law
Bar admissionsMexico
Education
  • LL.M., International Human Rights, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, 2021
  • Post‑Graduate Degree, Diploma in Environmental Law, Universidad de Extremadura in cooperation with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 2016
  • LL.B., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 2015

EXPERIENCE

He worked recently as DLA Piper Mexico’s environmental co-counsel representing Coeur on a recent compliance investigation with complex underlying national waters components related to a mining project.

Along with the DLA Piper Mexico team, conformed the legal team in charge of the environmental aspects of the recent acquisition of Iberdrola’s assets in Mexico from Grupo Cox (Cox) for US$4.2 billion – one of the largest cross-border energy deals of 2025.

Successfully represented a consumer‑goods manufacturing company in several lawsuits challenging governmental actions related to stormwater and wastewater matters amounting to USD 16 million.


Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

The Legal 500 Latin America

  • Leading Associate, (2025)
  • Rising Star, (2023)

Additional Recognitions

  • Recognized, Environmental Law, Best Lawyers, 2024 – 2026) 
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Mexico, (2026)
 

Pro Bono

Mauricio is committed to Pro Bono work, advocating for victims of human rights violations through strategic litigation.

Prior Experience

Before joining DLA Piper, Mauricio worked at prestigious law firms in Mexico City as Counsel, Senior Associate, Associate and Law Clerk, focusing on Environmental Law, Administrative and Constitutional Litigation, Criminal Law and Civil and Commercial Litigation.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Events Director, Northwestern University Kellogg Club of Mexico (August 2025 to date)
  • Assistant Professor of Environmental Law at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México’s Real Estate Post-Graduate Degree Diploma

Connect

Phone

+52 55 5261 1807
(Work, Mexico City)
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