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Ritch Mueller

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


Ritch Mueller

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Ritch Mueller’s Banking and Finance practice delivers sophisticated, results-oriented legal advice to financial institutions, corporations, private credit providers, and alternative lenders in Mexico’s dynamic lending environment. The team advises domestic and international banks, development finance institutions, and emerging fintech platforms on complex credit facilities, derivatives transactions, and regulatory compliance—always underpinned by deep market insight.

The practice excels at structuring innovative financing solutions tailored to Mexico’s unique market dynamics, offering end-to-end support on syndicated facilities, direct-lending arrangements, asset-based financings, and cross-border credit transactions. Backed by strong derivatives and hedging capabilities, we design comprehensive risk-management programs, and our thorough understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape enables clients to align with applicable regulations.

Led by seasoned practitioners with extensive expertise in commercial banking and derivatives markets—and a deep command of Mexico’s financial regulatory framework—the practice consistently achieves outstanding results through meticulous execution and responsive client service. This combination of market leadership and technical excellence has made Ritch Mueller the trusted adviser to leading Mexican and international financial institutions and multinational corporations pursuing both traditional and innovative financing strategies.

Clients (28)

  • Bank of Montreal
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Santander
  • BBVA
  • Banorte
  • Thor Urbana
  • Bank of Tokyo
  • Barclays Bank
  • Bank of America
  • Banamex
  • UBS
  • MUFG Bank
  • BNP Paribas
  • América Movil
  • GCC
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Scotiabank
  • Banco Sabadell
  • Bimbo
  • JP Morgan
  • SMBC
  • Mizuho Bank
  • Plata
  • Nubank
  • Truist Bank
  • Grupo Salud Auna
  • HSBC
  • Coppel

Industries (13)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Mining & Metals
  • Real Estate
  • Manufacturing
  • Fintech
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Infrastructure
  • Media & Entretainment
  • Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Government & Public Sector

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Mexico

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Ritch Mueller represented Banco Santander México as lead arranger, exclusive coordinator and administrative agent, and the lenders, in a USD160 million syndicated loan granted to Compañía Minera Autlán, which included long-term and revolving facilities.

Strengths

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  • Ritch Mueller is the most knowledgeable firm in banking and finance in Mexico, with partners who excel professionally. They are distinguished by the quality of their deliverables and results.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • The Ritch Mueller team have very robust expertise in both Mexican and international transactions, which allows them to provide a comprehensive and solid service.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jean Paul Farah Chajin
    Band 1Jean Paul Farah Chajin

    Jean Paul Farah Chajin

    Leading Mexico City-based partner Jean Paul Farah Chajin co-ordinates 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 an excellent lawyer with extensive knowledge. He is always proactive and has an innovative and creative attitude in complex projects.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Jean Paul Farah Chajin has earned a good reputation with counterparts and international and Mexican commercial banks. He knows the banking and finance area well and is very proactive.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Luis A Nicolau
    Band 1Luis A Nicolau

    Luis A Nicolau

    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.
    • Luis Nicolau is a top-tier lawyer whose levels of service and sophistication are very strong.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Luis Nicolau is an outstanding legal practitioner and human being. In my opinion, he is the best banking and finance lawyer in Mexico.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Pablo Perezalonso Eguía
    Band 2Pablo Perezalonso Eguía

    Pablo Perezalonso Eguía

    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 very attentive, service-oriented and diligent, and he has good judgement.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Ritch Mueller (4)

Mexico

Members

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  • Eduardo Triulzi Garciadiego

  • Alejandra Echeverría González

  • Gabriel Robles Beistegui

  • Ricardo Calderón Mendoza

  • Jorge Oria y Anaya

  • Javier Domínguez Torrado

  • Eric Silberstein Lerner

  • Octavio Olivo Villa

  • Santiago Carrillo Cattori

  • Salvador Ignacio Torres Bremer

  • Héctor Cárdenas Ortega

  • Gabriel E. Torres Escoto

  • Gabriel del Valle Mendiola

  • Pablo Perezalonso Eguía

    Head of Department

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  • Federico Santacruz González

  • Jean Paul Farah Chajin

    Head of Department

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