Energy & Natural Resources - Mexico
What the team is known for
Ritch Mueller is a heavyweight full-service firm in Mexico held in high esteem for its front-running energy team. The practice group benefits from standout experience in handling high-value energy projects in the power sector, with activity in natural gas-fired power stations and renewable energy solutions, and it is particularly valued for its expertise in financing the development of energy infrastructure, frequently acting for both project sponsors and financial institutions. Ritch Mueller has expertise in the sale and purchase of stakes in energy companies and infrastructure assets.
Strengths
"The team at Ritch Mueller is very attentive and hands-on when it comes to the handling of regulatory energy mandates."
"They do an excellent job. They show great availability and are hard workers."
Notable practitioners
Senior statesperson Thomas Mueller-Gastell earns widespread acclaim from peers and clients alike for his stellar track record in the energy arena in Mexico. He is renowned for his work in the power sector. "Thomas Mueller-Gastell is an authority in the energy sector; he has incomparable experience and knowledge."
Solid practitioner Jorge Oria y Anaya continues to be acknowledged by market onlookers as an expert practitioner with expertise in the Mexican energy and natural resources arena. He boasts capabilities assisting clients with matters pertaining to the power, oil and gas and water sectors. "Jorge Oria y Anaya has very good knowledge of the energy sector. He is active, dynamic, and has a deep understanding of technical aspects."
Partner Federico Santacruz González co-leads the energy and natural resources department, and provides solid capabilities on the broad spectrum of renewable and non-renewable energies. He is adept at representing both energy companies and financiers in matters concerning the development of energy infrastructure in Mexico. "Federico Santacruz González is a great lawyer who is also a nice human being."
