Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 1
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+52 55 9178 7000About
Provided by Ritch Mueller
Our Firm represents Mexican, international and multilateral banks, as well as other financial intermediaries in secured and unsecured, bilateral and syndicated lending transactions of different levels of complexity involving Mexican obligors or assets. Our steady presence in the market has allowed us to participate in all phases of the credit cycle, including origination in bull markets as well as restructuring in the context of regional or global crises.
We have advised the majority of foreign financial institutions that have established subsidiaries in Mexico, in their authorization processes.
Our team also advises domestic and foreign banks in regulatory matters and treasury transactions, as well as industry organizations such as ISDA and the Mexican Banking Association in their derivatives transactions in Mexico.
Our firm has participated in shaping the new fintech regulation that applies in Mexico and, within the context of this new environment, has steadily advised different institutions and organizations in obtaining licenses for crowd funding, wallet management and money transfers, completing acquisitions within the fintech universe and understanding the generally non-regulated crypto-currency universe.
Chambers Review
Ritch Mueller is an outstanding multidisciplinary firm fielding an experienced banking and finance bench of seasoned Mexico City-based practitioners, routinely sought out to assist with a wide range of transactions, including the structuring of secured and unsecured loans and revolving credit facilities. The banking and finance practice group represents an enviable clientele of financial institutions acting as lenders for the financing of real estate developments and infrastructure projects.
Work Highlights
- Ritch Mueller represented Grupo Salud Auna México in the execution of a notes purchase and guaranty agreement for USD505 million for the refinancing of existing debt.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ritch Mueller is a very important ally to us. The firm has a very comprehensive team which focuses on obtaining the best results. They always comply with crucial deadlines."
"Ritch Mueller is one of the best firm's in Mexico. We always feel comfortable with them; they are completely business-oriented and know their clients very well."
"Ritch Mueller is a very important ally to us. The firm has a very comprehensive team which focuses on obtaining the best results. They always comply with crucial deadlines."
"Ritch Mueller is one of the best firm's in Mexico. We always feel comfortable with them; they are completely business-oriented and know their clients very well."
Notable Practitioners
Leading Mexico City-based partner Jean Paul Farah Chajin coordinates Ritch Mueller's banking and finance department and receives praise from clients and peers for his negotiation capabilities. He represents borrowers and lenders in corporate financing matters, and his work includes syndicated loans and revolving credit facilities.
"Jean Paul Farah Chajin is the best Mexican lawyer in banking and finance. He is a great person with a lot of experience, especially in negotiations between lenders and borrowers."
"Jean Paul Farah Chajin is a great negotiator. He resolves our problems and has plenty of experience, having dealt with similar operations in the past."
Pre-eminent figure Luis Nicolau has extensive experience assisting key clients with complex corporate financial deals, including sophisticated secured and unsecured credit facilities, as well as sustainability-linked revolving financing.
"I consider Luis Nicolau to be the reference in banking and finance mandates in Mexico."
"Luis Nicolau is extraordinary and one of the best banking and finance lawyers in Mexico."
Banking and finance department co-head Pablo Perezalonso Eguía is based in Mexico City and assists domestic and international banks in financial operations. He is also well regarded for his regulatory capabilities by both clients and peers.
"Pablo Perezalonso Eguía is a great lawyer, with great analytical skills and an excellent level of client service."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ritch Mueller
Mexico
Members
Provided by Ritch Mueller
Alejandra Echeverría González
Eduardo Triulzi Garciadiego
Gabriel Del Valle Mendiola
Gabriel Robles Beistegui
Head of Department
Head of Department
Ricardo Calderón Mendoza
Santiago Carrillo
Clients
Provided by Ritch Mueller
América Movil
BBVA
BNP Paribas
Banamex
Banco Sabadell
Bank of America
Bank of Montreal
Bank of Tokyo
Banorte
Barclays Bank
Bimbo
Deutsche Bank
Export Bank of Canada
GCC
HSBC México
JPMorgan
Linzor Capital
MUFG Bank
Morgan Stanley
Nexxus Capital
Santander
Scotiabank
Terrafina
Thor Urbana
UBS
Industries
Provided by Ritch Mueller
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance