Gabriel Bustamante Brambila is a leading Mexican lawyer and head of Bustamante + Freyre (B+F), specializing in environmental law and major infrastructure sectors, including energy, industry, oil and gas, and tourism development. Over a 15+ year career, he has played a key role in large-scale development projects in Mexico worth over $65 billion, including:

• Renewable energy projects exceeding 9,000 MW
• Gas transportation networks spanning 5,000+ km
• Oil and gas exploration and production
• Power plants, transmission lines, and distribution systems

He is particularly recognized for his expertise in environmental and social impact assessments, having secured more than 600 approvals, and for his leadership in projects aligned with the Equator Principles.

Bustamante also has extensive experience working with:

• Government authorities at all levels
• National and international NGOs
• Indigenous communities, including drafting environmental regulations based on customary law and leading public consultations

Education:

• Law degree (with honors) from Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA)
• MIT Professional Education Blended Professional Certificate Program in Chief Sustainability Officer
• Master’s in Environmental Law and Public Policy from the Center for Environmental Research and Learning (now part of Universidad del Medio Ambiente)
• Additional studies in Italy, the United States, and France

Professional philosophy:

At B+F, he emphasizes honest, efficient, and client-focused legal advice, combined with a localized, on-the-ground approach to better understand the social and environmental context of each project.