“There’s been a lot of talk about a downturn in the Mexican energy industry but I don’t necessarily see it that way. There are plenty of gems that are there for the taking in Mexico if you know where to look,” said Dino Barajas, partner at the law firm DLA Piper. “As a potential investor, it’s like going to a big sale. If you get there first, you’ll have first dibs on whatever you want. It’s really about knowing where to look for opportunity and having someone who knows the industry to advise you on that process.”

Dino Barajas

Barajas added that “a lot of companies entered Mexico looking to develop projects in the gold rush period following the energy reform. Many of them have since left the country while the smart ones, the ones who understand energy is a long-term game,...