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Demetrio Fernández

Associate

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Demetrio focuses his practice in energy regulation, administrative law and regulatory compliance, with experience advising clients in the hydrocarbon sector on the analysis and application of the regulatory framework applicable to upstream and midstream activities in Mexico. He has been involved in the development of regulation in the energy sector, structuring procedures and handling proceedings before the authorities of the energy and financial sector, as well as defending public servants against administrative sanctions. His experience also includes handling administrative and constitutional disputes.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Kavanagh Gorozpe
Associate (2026–to date)

Secretaría de Energía
Legal adviser (2025–2026)

National Hydrocarbons Commission
Planning coordinator and Legal Counsel (2013–2025)

Secretaría de Energía
Deputy director (2011–2013)

Procuraduría General de la República
Head of department (2008–2011)

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (2005-2009)

Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Practical Application of the New Accusatory Criminal Procedure (2008-2009)

Escuela Libre de Derecho
Energy Law Diploma (2013)

ICAMI – Centro de Formación y Perfeccionamiento Directivo.
Management Skills Development Program aligned with the academic model of IPADE Business School. (2016-2017)

Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación
Amparo Trial Diploma (2025)

LANGUAGES

Spanish, English