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  • The reform of the National Water Law redefines the use of water and raises the requirements for the tourism and hotel sector in Mexico

    The recent reform of the National Water Law introduces a decisive shift in the management of water resources in Mexico, by prioritizing human consumption, reinforcing state control and tightening the regime of concessions and sanctions. This new regulatory framework has immediate and relevant implications for hotels, resorts and tourism developments, which will have to adapt quickly to greater compliance, sustainability and traceability obligations to guarantee the continuity of their operations and avoid legal and operational risks.
  • Reform of the National Water Law in Mexico: A new paradigm of water management for industries

    The reform of the National Water Law introduces profound changes in the regulation of the use and exploitation of water in Mexico, prioritizing human consumption and sustainability. It also strengthens state control, tightens the concession regime and establishes stricter obligations for all users of water resources.
  • For another year running, Garrigues is the top law firm in the Merco Responsibility ESG ranking

    The firm has once again been highly placed among the 100 most responsible enterprises in Spain according to this ranking
  • Spain - New Sustainable Mobility Law: this is the regulatory framework for an orderly transition to a new transport system

    The law sets out the roadmap for decarbonizing transport in Spain, establishes a new framework for coordinated planning, strengthens the role of public transport, and promotes the modernization of the mobility system. Among its measures, it includes the obligation to approve a new concession map for road passenger transport and to implement sustainable mobility plans for commuting to work.
  • Peru accelerates the unlocking of renewables projects: the keys to their development, financing and acquisition

    Experts from ProInversión, Garrigues and G-advisory joined leaders in the energy sector to analyze the regulatory and financial challenges with a view to boosting the energy transition in 2026.
  • Garrigues Sustainable Newsletter - October 2025

    In this newsletter we compile the most relevant legal news on ESG matters in Spain, published by Garrigues and G-advisory.
  • Mexico: New Regulation of the Biofuels Law released defining rules for biofuel production, storage and distribution

    This new legal instrument is intended to regulate the provisions of the Biofuels Law that define the legal framework to promote, regulate, and oversee the production, storage, transportation, distribution, and use of biofuels in Mexico, fostering their development as part of the energy transition and the reduction of pollutant emissions.
  • Mexico: New regulations of the Law of Planning and Energy Transition published to strengthen the clean energy transition

    The new legal framework aims to regulate the provisions of the Law of Planning and Energy Transition, establishing the foundations for binding planning within the national energy sector. Its primary purpose is to strengthen the transition to clean energy, promote the sustainable use of energy resources, reduce pollutant emissions, and advance energy justice and sovereignty through instruments, programs, and technical criteria that guide public policy, investment, and regulatory decisions in the sector.
  • ‘European Defence Bond Label’: this is Euronext’s new label for bonds that finance the defence sector

    It integrates ESG principles into the financing of the defence sector and helps both issuers and investors contribute to the achievement of Europe’s security objectives.
  • European Commission Recommendation on reporting standards for SMEs published

    The European Commission has published a recommendation on a voluntary standard for sustainability reporting for small and medium-sized enterprises.