About
Armando Rivera Jacobo is a partner at White & Case LLP, based in the firm’s Washington, DC, office. He is a member of the Global Project Development and Finance Group, where his practice centers on complex infrastructure financing and development transactions. His work spans public-private partnerships, energy infrastructure, and strategic infrastructure deals, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
Armando holds an LL.B. from Escuela Libre de Derecho, an LL.M. from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven – Faculty of Laws, and an LL.M. from Columbia Law School.
Armando Rivera Jacobo has extensive experience representing sponsors, lenders, and equity investors in the development, construction, and financing of major projects. His portfolio includes surface, marine, and air transportation infrastructure, natural gas transportation and storage systems, combined-cycle power plants, and renewable energy projects. His practice covers both domestic and international markets, with a strong focus on Latin America.
Armando is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and New York and is also authorized to practice in Mexico. This cross-border qualification allows him to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional matters with efficiency and depth. Armando is known for his skill in structuring large-scale transactions that align financial, regulatory, and commercial goals. He provides strategic counsel throughout the full life cycle of infrastructure projects, from early development through to closing and operation.
As part of White & Case LLP’s global platform, Armando Rivera Jacobo contributes to high-profile mandates that support critical infrastructure worldwide. His clients rely on him for clear guidance, deep market knowledge, and the ability to manage legal complexity in high-value deals. With a multilingual background in English and Spanish, Armando continues to deliver exceptional legal support on transformative projects across the Americas and beyond.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, White & Case LLP
Licensed State
- District of Columbia
- New York
- Authorized to practice law in Mexico
Education
- Columbia Law School
Master of Laws (LLM) - Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
LLM, Faculty of Laws - Escuela Libre de Derecho
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Awards & Badges


- Construction and development
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Partnership