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Ritch Mueller

Competition/Antitrust

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico


Ritch Mueller

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About

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Ritch Mueller’s Competition and Antitrust practice advises domestic and international clients on all aspects of competition law and antitrust regulation. Our team provides strategic counsel on merger-control filings, cartel investigations, abuse-of-dominance matters, and defense before authorities. We guide clients through every stage—from pre-transaction risk assessment to high-stakes litigation—delivering practical solutions that protect market access and advance business objectives.

Collaborating closely with other key groups at Ritch Mueller, we offer fully integrated, cross-disciplinary support tailored to each client’s needs. This cohesive approach enables us to implement robust compliance programs, design effective risk-mitigation strategies, and coordinate seamless, multi-jurisdictional defenses with the efficiency and responsiveness that set Ritch Mueller apart.

Clients (15)

  • Artha Capital
  • Affinus Capital
  • Aqua Farms
  • Arroyo Energy Group
  • Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura
  • AC2 Fund
  • Firmenich
  • PGIM Real Estate
  • Grupo Alójica
  • Continental Grain Company
  • Public Sector Pension Investment Board
  • Temasek
  • Ainda Energía e Infraestructura
  • Thor Urbana Capital
  • Ares Management

Industries (11)

  • Enegy
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Government and Public Sector
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Infrastructure
  • Manufacturing
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Real Estate
  • Technology
  • Retail and Consumer Goods

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Competition/Antitrust - Mexico

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Ritch Mueller is a well-known multidisciplinary firm with a noted competition department in Mexico. The practice group is routinely called upon by local and multinational organisations to handle an array of mandates such as merger controls, competition investigations and sector-related compliance matters. The legal division's raft of clients is constituted by players from the real estate, energy and natural resources, and private equity spheres.

Work Highlights

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  • Ritch Mueller advised Brookfield and Temasek on antitrust approval for the acquisition of a majority stake in Neoen.

Strengths

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  • Ritch Mueller demonstrates availability, quick response times and high technical expertise. The matters we handle with the firm are complex and it consistently resolves them successfully; the team is always available.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4James E Ritch Jr
    Band 4James E Ritch Jr

    James E Ritch Jr

    Noted partner James Ritch Jr carries on garnering praise from market commentators for his experience in antitrust issues in Mexico.

    • James Ritch undoubtedly has great experience and knowledge in competition law. He is very strategic and efficient.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Octavio Olivo Villa
    Band 4Octavio Olivo Villa

    Octavio Olivo Villa

    Partner Octavio Olivo Villa garners recognition for his abilities in transactional antitrust matters in Mexico.

    • Octavio Olivo Villa is technically impeccable. He understands the business, seeks solutions that align with its objectives and adapts to its way of working.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingDiego Gonzalez Altamirano
    Up and ComingDiego Gonzalez Altamirano

    Diego Gonzalez Altamirano

    Up-and-coming practitioner Diego Gonzalez Altamirano garners an array of client endorsement for his expertise in the Mexican competition space.

    • Diego Gonzalez Altamirano is a very professional and dedicated lawyer. His assertiveness is matched only by the depth of his analysis, and he is responsible, capable and highly committed.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Star AssociatesMarta Loubet
    Star AssociatesMarta Loubet

    Marta Loubet

    Star associate Marta Loubet obtains widespread market praise for her prowess in competition and antitrust mandates in Mexico.

    • Marta Loubet is incredibly calm and in control of every situation, down to the smallest detail. She takes the lead and is extremely effective.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

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