About

Provided by Ritch Mueller

Our Firm represents national and international lenders, investors, developers and contractors in connection with the financing, development and implementation of energy and infrastructure projects, including, among others, power (renewables and conventional), oil & gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), roads, water treatment, airports and ports. 

Our representation includes all stages of the projects, including providing advice related to project financing, bidding processes, project development, equity investment and divestiture, due diligence, regulatory matters, permitting, land and rights of way, offtake agreements, engineering, procurement, construction, operation, maintenance and other related agreements. Our projects team provides an integrated service in conjunction with other practice areas of the Firm, particularly our environmental and social and tax teams.

Through the past four decades, our award-winning projects team has gained a deep understanding of the relevant industries and has constantly adapted to meet market trends, changes in regulation and the need to provide innovative and sophisticated services to our clients.


Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Mexico

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ritch Mueller is a heavyweight full-service firm in Mexico that is held in high esteem for its front-running energy team. The practice group benefits from its 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.

Work Highlights

  • Ritch Mueller advised Mexico Infrastructure Partners on the special purpose acquisition of twelve combined-cycle power generation facilities and one wind power generation facility with a total installed capacity of 8.5GW, which were part of Iberdrola's portfolio in Mexico.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Mueller-Gastell
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Thomas Mueller-Gastell
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Senior Statespeople

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 and oil and gas sector.

Thomas Mueller-Gastell is the best energy lawyer in Mexico and one of the best in Latin America.

Jorge Oria y Anaya
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Jorge Oria y Anaya
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Band 2
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.
Federico Santacruz González
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Federico Santacruz González
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Band 3

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's expertise and pragmatism are without a doubt among his greatest strengths.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ritch Mueller

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Mexico

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Thomas Mueller-Gastell
S
Thomas Mueller-Gastell
S
Senior Statespeople
Jorge Oria y Anaya
2
Jorge Oria y Anaya
2
Band 2
Federico Santacruz González
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Federico Santacruz González
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Band 3
Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Thomas Mueller-Gastell
S
Thomas Mueller-Gastell
S
Senior Statespeople
Federico Santacruz González
3
Federico Santacruz González
3
Band 3
Jorge Oria y Anaya
3
Jorge Oria y Anaya
3
Band 3

Members

Provided by Ritch Mueller

Alejandra Echeverria González

Asaf Jiménez Adorno

Gabriel del Valle Mendiola

Jorge Oria y Anaya

Jorge Oria y Anaya

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by Ritch Mueller

Ainda Energía e Infraestructura

BBVA

Banco Sabadell

Bancomext

BlackRock

Bluemex Power 1

Canadian Solar Services Mexico

Ciclo Combinado Tierra Mojada (CCTM)

Comexhidro

EDP Renewables Europe

EDP Renováveis

EVM Energía

Fisterra Energy

Gonac

Grupo Techint

Helios Generación

MPC Energy Solutions Latin America Holdings

Mexico Infrastructure Partners (EXI)

Natixis

North American Development Bank

Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Pemcorp

Société Générale

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

The Bank of Tokyo-­‐Mitsubishi

Tuli Energia

Industries

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Banks

Energy

Financial Services

Government

Mining & Metals

Renewable Energy

Utilities