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Ritch Mueller

Capital Markets

Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


Ritch Mueller

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Ritch Mueller’s Capital Markets practice advises domestic and international issuers, underwriters, investment banks, private equity, fund managers and government entities across the full spectrum of equity, debt, and hybrid instruments (such as CKDs, CERPIs, Fibras and Fibras-E). From landmark IPOs and dual-track offerings to take-private transactions, fund raising, delistings, and bespoke private placements, our team combines market-leading expertise with deep insight into Mexico’s regulatory and commercial landscape to craft innovative solutions that advance clients’ strategic objectives and capital-raising goals.

Drawing on extensive experience in equity and debt offerings, convertible and structured products, and high-yield and investment-grade financings, we provide end-to-end support—from due diligence and regulatory filings to pricing, syndication, and closing. Our attorneys collaborate with Ritch Mueller’s other practice groups to address every dimension of a transaction, ensuring efficient execution while mitigating legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.

Led by seasoned practitioners known for their market insight and commercial acumen, our Capital Markets team pairs strategic foresight with rapid responsiveness. With a proven track record of landmark offerings, innovative financings, and complex cross-border transactions, we consistently deliver outstanding results in Mexico’s dynamic capital markets.

Clients (27)

  • HSBC
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • UBS Securities
  • Credit Suisse
  • Mexico Infrastructure Partners
  • Discovery Americas
  • Daimler México
  • Barclays
  • Alpek
  • Industrias Peñoles
  • Goldman Sachs
  • BofA Securities
  • Citigroup Global Markets
  • The Export-Import Bank of Korea
  • EMX Capital
  • Central American Bank for Economic Integration
  • Orbia Advanced Corporation
  • Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta
  • Femsa
  • Credit Agricole Securities (USA)
  • Deutsche Bank Securities
  • Vector Casa de Bolsa
  • Merrill Lynch International
  • Natixis Securities Americas
  • JP Morgan Casa de Bolsa
  • JP Morgan Securities

Industries (16)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Goverment
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets - Mexico

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Ritch Mueller is a distinguished firm that possesses a deeply respected capital markets department in Mexico, routinely assisting with high-value securities transactions. Its highly skilled team acts on a range of sophisticated operations, including debt and equity offerings such as CKDs and FIBRAs. The firm is active as local counsel to underwriters involved in securities operations on overseas exchanges, most notably New York.

Work Highlights

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  • Ritch Mueller represented Gruma in the USD800 million offering of its 5.390% and 5.761% senior notes due 2034 and 2054 respectively.

Strengths

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  • We receive timely, detailed and personalised attention from Ritch Mueller. The lawyers have extensive experience in the Mexican capital markets arena.

    Capital Markets respondentLatin America
  • Ritch Mueller are always attentive. They are business-oriented and aim to make the deal happen while also recognising the limits of what we can do.

    Capital Markets respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Luis A Nicolau
    Band 1Luis A Nicolau

    Luis A Nicolau

    Seasoned department co-head Luis Nicolau is considered to be a point of reference in the capital markets domain in Mexico, according to peers. Luis exhibits particular specialisation in debt and equity securities matters, and is active in public offerings with cross-border components.

    • Luis Nicolau is an extremely accomplished and seasoned lawyer; he knows everything there is to know.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
    • If you talk about capital markets in Mexico, you have to mention Luis Nicolau.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Gabriel del Valle Mendiola
    Band 4Gabriel del Valle Mendiola

    Gabriel del Valle Mendiola

    Mexico City-based lawyer Gabriel del Valle Mendiola has significant experience in capital markets instruments such as CERPIs, FIBRAs and CKDs.
    • I highly recommend Gabriel del Valle Mendiola's service. He is transparent when communicating about any risk we may have in a transaction.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Gabriel Robles Beistegui
    Band 4Gabriel Robles Beistegui

    Gabriel Robles Beistegui

    Noted partner Gabriel Robles Beistegui continues to elicit praise from peers and clients for his involvement in the capital markets domain. Gabriel represents clients in tender offers, as well as in short-term and long-term revolving debt bonds, among other matters.

    • Gabriel Robles Beistegui is efficient, reasonable and cares a lot for his clients.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America

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