Independent Legal Review

Pronatura conservation easements structures meet the highest standards of legal scrutiny. Mexican laws and legislative processes concerning real property rights are derived from the Civil Code. Private lands protection primarily takes place at the state level where conservation organizations such as Pronatura use civil legislation to establish contractual civil law land rights that are durable and effective against third parties. Legal conservation structures in Mexico are analyzed by a combination of inhouse legal advisors. Pronatura attorneys thoroughly review legal agreements to ensure they meet present and future conservation goals. First, attorneys structuring the legal agreements are required to thoroughly review the documents. Second, the documents are referred to Pronatura’s national headquarters for a review by senior attorneys. Additionally, Pronatura’s conservation agreements are reviewed by independent legal consultants. For example, The Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental (CEMDA) reviewed and approved Pronatura’s conservation easements established in the Bahia de Los Angeles Coastal Corridor. Baker & McKenzie also reviewed the Ejido Luis Echeverría conservation easement. The outcome of this rigorous review is long-lasting, solid legal agreements.