The Sultan Global Group (SGG) Mexico Practice is led and supported by unique alliances that provide strategic thinking and execution in the region.

SGG Mexico is primed to provide clients unique insider insight on Mexico as the nation experiences a period of new governance under the administration of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO).

Often described as a populist and nationalist, AMLO won a landslide victory in the 2018 election on a policy platform which included increased assistance for students and the elderly, universal access to public colleges, a referendum on the nation’s energy reforms which ended Pemex’s decades-long monopoly in the oil industry, stimulus of the nation’s agricultural sector, increased social spending and decentralization of the federal government into increased devolution of power to the states.

However, it’s AMLO’s energy and foreign investment policies which have caused outside investors to be wary. Soon after taking office on December 2018, AMLO announced the cancellation of the Mexico City New International Airport project.

He has also put on hold or, delayed tenders for the oil and gas rounds emanating from Mexico’s energy reforms passed in 2013. The new president’s focus on building new oil refineries indicates his desire to refine Mexican crude at home rather than depending on refineries abroad.

As AMLO’s policies evolve, SGG Mexico, has deep connections within the country which will allow clients from various industries – oil and gas, financial services and banking, communications, and tourism among others – to navigate the new political landscape and engage with key stakeholders, agencies and institutions across the private and public sectors to ensure that their concerns are addressed ensuring the safety and security of their investments. Moreover, our networks and relationships can help create new business opportunities for clients.

Our connections in-country are so deep that the government of the day will not have any effect on our capabilities to create business opportunities for clients.

The practice will be led by two directors – one who can open doors to key stakeholders and lead government relations, public affairs as well as country strategy and the other, who will lead on finance and investment opportunities concerning Mexico and Mexico-based businessmen.

Our relationships and networks on the U.S. side will allow us to provide high-level access and insight to Mexican clients regarding the U.S.

We can advise these clients regarding the political realities in the U.S. and its impact on bilateral relations in addition to recommending new business development ideas and advisory on market entry into the U.S.