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Ritch Mueller

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico


Ritch Mueller

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Ritch Mueller’s Energy and Infrastructure practice is a recognized leader in advising on complex projects and transactions across Mexico’s energy and infrastructure sectors. Our experience spans the lifecycle of assets in oil and gas, power generation and transmission, renewable energy, transportation, telecommunications, water, waste management, and digital infrastructure. We advise on acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, project finance, capital markets transactions, and complex regulatory matters.

Our multidisciplinary team represents sponsors, developers, financial institutions, investment funds, government entities, multilaterals, and strategic investors in transaction structuring, project development, EPC and O&M arrangements, acquisitions, financings, regulatory compliance, permitting, and operational matters. By combining deep industry knowledge with commercial awareness, we develop practical, innovative legal strategies tailored to each client's objectives.

Recognized for our technical excellence, responsiveness, and market insight, we help clients anticipate risks, navigate evolving regulatory frameworks, and execute high-value domestic and cross-border transactions. Our integrated approach enables us to manage sophisticated matters from planning and financing through construction, operation, refinancing, and exit, making Ritch Mueller a trusted adviser in Mexico's evolving energy and infrastructure sectors.

Clients (26)

  • EVM Energía
  • Fisterra Energy
  • Natixis
  • North American Development Bank
  • BlackRock
  • Overseas Private Investment Corporation
  • Bancomext
  • Canadian Solar Services Mexico
  • Comexhidro
  • Bluemex Power 1
  • Grupo Techint
  • Ainda Energía e Infraestructura
  • Société Générale
  • Tuli Energia
  • Helios Generación
  • EDP Renováveis
  • EDP Renewables Europe
  • MPC Energy Solutions Latin America Holdings
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
  • BBVA
  • Banco Sabadell
  • Mexico Infrastructure Partners (EXI)
  • Ciclo Combinado Tierra Mojada (CCTM)
  • Gonac
  • Pemcorp
  • The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi

Industries (7)

  • Banks
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Mining & Metals
  • Utilities
  • Renewable Energy

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Mexico

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Ritch Mueller is a respected full-service firm in Mexico that is held in high esteem for its energy team. The practice group benefits from its experience in handling high-value energy projects in the power sector, with activity in natural gas-fired power stations and renewable energy solutions. The legal team 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. The law firm is also noted for its activity in the oil and gas sector.

Strengths

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  • I am pleased with Ritch Mueller’s commercial acumen, as the team understands how we operate. They have the resources to handle multiple matters simultaneously and demonstrate strong knowledge of energy sector regulations.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleThomas Mueller-Gastell
    Senior StatespeopleThomas Mueller-Gastell

    Thomas Mueller-Gastell

    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 sectors.

    • I am impressed by how active Thomas Mueller-Gastell remains. He continues to be highly involved and engaged in the matters he handles.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Jorge Oria y Anaya
    Band 3Jorge Oria y Anaya

    Jorge Oria y Anaya

    Solid practitioner Jorge Oria y Anaya continues to be acknowledged by market onlookers as an expert practitioner with experience 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 is well known for his extensive knowledge of the energy and natural resources sector.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Federico Santacruz González
    Band 3Federico Santacruz González

    Federico Santacruz González

    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.

    • I would like to highlight Federico Santacruz González’s deep knowledge of the energy sector in Mexico.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentLatin America

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