Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Ritch Mueller
Ritch Mueller’s Aviation practice offers comprehensive legal counsel throughout Mexico’s aviation sector. We advise airlines, aircraft manufacturers, financial institutions, lessors, and investors on complex transactions, regulatory matters, and operational issues. Our team guides clients on aircraft financing and leasing, mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and cross-border deals, drawing on deep industry knowledge and commercial insight.
Our strength lies in navigating Mexico’s aviation regulations while structuring international transactions that enhance value and manage risk. Whether clients are acquiring aircraft, financing fleet operations, or ensuring regulatory compliance, Ritch Mueller delivers practical solutions tailored to their objectives.
Led by a team recognized across the industry, we consistently achieve outstanding results through innovative structuring and proactive problem-solving. This expertise has earned us the trust of leading aviation stakeholders aiming to maximize their investments in this regulated market.
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Ritch Mueller houses a solid team commanding a strong reputation for handling major transactions in the aviation sector in Mexico. The legal department's areas of expertise include aircraft financing and leasing deals, as well as the acquisition and sale of assets relevant to the industry. The law firm represents a client roster featuring major airlines and financial institutions with significant operations in the aviation sector.
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Ritch Mueller has a wide presence in the aviation industry. Their greatest strength is their extensive knowledge.
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Revered partner Federico Santacruz González continues to offer a market-leading aviation practice in Mexico. He is often seen advising financial institutions and airlines on transactions such as the financing, leasing, sale and purchase of aircraft.
Federico Santacruz González has a strong ability to solve complex problems and propose practical solutions.
Federico Santacruz González has great knowledge of the aviation industry.
Notable partner Octavio Olivo Villa is based in Mexico City and remains active in transactions in the aviation sector, including the financing of aircraft.
Octavio Olivo Villa has experience in the aviation arena. His level of service is strong.
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