Fernando Midence-Mantilla, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, Us

My role is central to the entire contract lifecycle, encompassing pre-award to post-award stages, including modifications and claims resolution. My daily tasks involve meticulous reviews, drafting, and negotiations of a wide array of contracts and commercial agreements, such as technology licenses, engineering consultancies, and equipment sales. I oversee legal operations and provide critical guidance for the company's testing and pilot facility. In my role, I ensure that our business partners and various company departments stay in line with contractual compliance and maintain our company policies. A significant part of my job involves managing the legal dimensions of our dealings with major players in the oil and gas industry, petrochemical entities, and government prime contractors, all the while ensuring compliance withinternational standards and ethical norms. Oversee all corporate governance activities and regulatory compliance in every jurisdiction of every single holding, operating, and subsidiary entity of Lummus worldwide.☞ Key Accomplishments:★ Ensured legal fortitude and risk mitigation across various contracts by steering contract creation, modification, and execution phases, eliminating legal contingencies, and safeguarding company interests.★ Strengthened the company’s reputation for integrity by developing and enforcing robust compliance protocols in collaboration with global business units, which minimized legal risks and upheld ethical practices.★ Ensured mitigation of potential conflict of interest within the company's research and development projects by implementing the first Legal Firewall Policy arising from M&As, Asset Purchase, Technology Transfer, and Joint Collaboration Agreements. ★ Spearheaded legal strategy and support for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects, successfully navigating complex legal landscapes and contributing to the company's growth in the energy and chemical industry.

At Siemens Energy, my role involved extensive engagement with various commercial contracts. I took the lead in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a comprehensive range of agreements, such as NDAs, MOUs, Global and Master Frame Agreements, and Joint Development and Collaboration Agreements, specifically tailored to the needs of the oil and gas industry. My responsibilities included ensuring contractual compliance by closely collaborating with diverse business partners, aligning with the company's stringent policies across the span of high-value engineering projects. I provided expert advice to project managers and business units, guiding them through the intricate stages of pre-award, post-award, and execution. My proactive approach in managing contract modifications and claims was crucial in safeguarding the company's interests.☞ Key Accomplishments:★ Achieved a significant reduction in potential legal risks by spearheading the risk assessment process for contracts related to steam and gas turbine generators, compressors, and subsea components supply.★ Played a pivotal role in successful contract negotiations with major oil & gas contractors, petrochemical plants, government prime contractors, and EPC projects, enhancing the company’s market position and revenue growth.★ Streamlined cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring alignment with company standards and bolstering project compliance across international operations.

San Jose, San Jose, Cr

Leading a dedicated team of attorneys and support staff, I ensured the delivery of top-tier legal services. I orchestrated collaboration efforts with various law firms throughout Central and South America, which was instrumental in assisting client businesses with their expansion plans, particularly through obtaining government permits. My responsibilities were comprehensive, covering a spectrum of legal functions that included but were not limited to intellectual property registration, compliance regulation, drafting of contracts, and management of intricate cross-border transactions. I played a pivotal role in guiding the company through complex bids, mergers, and acquisitions, as well as finance and asset securitization projects. My advisory in corporate governance and strategic planning extended to both local businesses and multinational corporations.☞ Key Accomplishments: ★ Elevated Lexincorp’s Nicaragua office to be recognized as a Recommended Firm by IFLR1000, Legal 500, and Chambers and Partners, a testament to strategic leadership and legal prowess.★ Negotiated and secured over $100M in government contracts for a leading energy transmission infrastructure provider, showcasing exceptional skill in tender document preparation and negotiation of government contracts.★ Conducted due diligence for loan and credit facilities exceeding $120M, ensuring the financial arrangements' viability and security for the region’s largest investment bank and a major foreign trust fund for microcredit.★ Became the youngest Partner at Lexincorp in Central America, signifying my ability for legal and operational leadership.

San Jose, San Jose, Cr

I had the privilege of leading the Corporate Department, where I took the helm as the chief legal advisor for our regional clients in Nicaragua. My responsibilities were deeply rooted in ensuring compliance with both local and international legal standards. I managed due diligence activities, crafted various contracts, and handled real estate dealings, alongside coordinating legal audits pertinent to acquisitions. I was instrumental in guiding foreign investors through complex incorporation processes and navigating special regulations to secure necessary government permits. My role was crucial in establishing robust legal infrastructures that supported the uninterrupted operations of Free Trade Zone entities and concessionaires in the hydrocarbon domain.☞ Key Accomplishments: ★ Directed and executed the legal registration of 100+ telecom tower sites, bolstering infrastructure expansion for leading tower companies across the nation.★ Pioneered legal advisory services for a multinational consortium, securing concession areas in the Pacific Ocean, which marked a significant foreign direct investment of $50M+ in the Nicaraguan hydrocarbon exploration sector.

Madrid, Es

In my role, I was at the helm of designing and implementing legal frameworks and strategies for the second-largest telecom operator in Latin America, while meticulously managing and coordinating external counsel to handle complex legal proceedings. My strategic oversight was instrumental in robustly defending and protecting the company’s interests, ensuring that the external counsel's approach and tactics were aligned with our organizational goals and legal requirements.☞ Key Accomplishment:★ Achieved a significant reduction in liabilities and operational costs through the strategic restructuring of telecom tower ownership, paving the way for enhanced business scalability in Central America.★ Directed the landmark antitrust litigation in Nicaragua, culminating in a precedent-setting defense against claims levied at the region's most prominent telecom entity.★ Pioneered the expansion of the tower construction and leasing initiative, resulting in a prominent growth in the company's infrastructure footprint and enhancement in regional market share

◆ Senior Associate Attorney | Alvarado y Asociados, Managua, Nicaragua ◆ International Associate | International Project Law and Real Estate, Philadelphia, PA◆ Legal Assistant (Internship) | Law Offices of Mario M. Lovo, P.A., Miami, FL ◆ Associate Attorney | Consortium Legal, Managua, Nicaragua

Ll.M. Focus On: Corporate Law, Contracts And International Transactions., Law

Post Graduate Degree, Banking Law And Capital Market

J.D. Equivalent, Law