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Ritch Mueller

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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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.


Clients (26)

  • EVM Energía
  • Fisterra Energy
  • Natixis
  • North American Development Bank
  • BlackRock
  • Overseas Private Investment Corporation
  • The Bank of Tokyo-­‐Mitsubishi
  • 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

Industries (7)

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

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Mexico

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • Ritch Mueller has a dedicated team that is always on top of things, and that is timely and proactive. They also have deep market knowledge.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America

  • Ritch Mueller's team handle matters with a practical approach aimed at achieving the client’s goals without overlooking the technical aspects and expertise involved.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Thomas Mueller-Gastell
    Thomas 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 sector.

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

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America
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  • Jorge Oria y Anaya
    Jorge 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 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.
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  • Federico Santacruz González
    Federico 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.

    • Federico Santacruz González's expertise and pragmatism are without a doubt among his greatest strengths.

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Ranked Individuals at Ritch Mueller (6)

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    Thomas Mueller-Gastell

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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    Jorge Oria y Anaya

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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    Federico Santacruz González

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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    Thomas Mueller-Gastell

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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    Federico Santacruz González

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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