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Ritch Mueller

Environment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico


Ritch Mueller

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Ritch Mueller’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practice helps Mexican and international clients integrate sustainability into their core business strategies and transform ESG commitments into competitive advantages. We advise on corporate governance and board oversight, climate-risk and transition planning, social-impact and human-rights initiatives, responsible supply-chain management, and sustainable-finance structures. Our pragmatic, results-driven guidance covers everything from ESG due diligence in transactions to designing accountability frameworks that satisfy evolving regulatory and stakeholder demands.

Adopting a cross-sector perspective, we structure sustainability-linked transactions, perform comprehensive risk assessments, and develop tailored action plans aligned with each client’s commercial goals. Dedicated exclusively to ESG, we combine deep knowledge of the Mexican market with global best practices to help clients optimize long-term value, manage emerging risks, and demonstrate measurable sustainability progress. Led by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in corporate law, finance, and regulatory matters—and committed to seamless, client-centric service—our practice delivers sustainable, measurable outcomes that enhance value and strengthen organizational resilience.

Clients (23)

  • Zuma
  • Invex Infraestructura
  • Avant Energy
  • Walton Street Capital
  • Thor Urbana Capital
  • Cemex
  • Arroyo Energy Group
  • Grupo México
  • Engie
  • Sabadell Bank
  • Bancomext
  • BBVA Bancomer
  • Ainda, Energía e Infraestructura
  • Sempra
  • Equinix
  • Equinix
  • Ministry of the Environment of the Dominican Republic
  • Thor Urbana
  • MPC Energy Solutions
  • GTM Chemicals
  • Absormex
  • Invenergy
  • Fisterra Energy

Industries (14)

  • Real Estate
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Hospitality
  • Infrastructure
  • Industrial
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Retail

Chambers Review

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Environment - Mexico

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Ritch Mueller is an experienced national firm with an active presence in the environment law market in Mexico. The legal team receives recognition for its environmental due diligence work on transactions arising in the financial, energy and real estate fields. Ritch Mueller has particular expertise in environmental impact assessments.

Work Highlights

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  • Ritch Mueller advised Rodina on environmental matters relating to the joint acquisition of a resort portfolio across Mexico and the Caribbean with a transaction value of USD2 billion.

Strengths

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  • Ritch Mueller is a very diligent team with a high level of involvement and ownership in matters. The team demonstrates in-depth knowledge of environmental issues and provides support at all times.

    Environment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Brenda Rogel Salgado
    Band 2Brenda Rogel Salgado

    Brenda Rogel Salgado

    Highly respected partner Brenda Rogel Salgado enjoys extensive experience representing major clients in the Mexican environmental arena. Her work ranges from environmental due diligence for transactions to water concessions and the management of wastewater and hazardous spills.

    • Brenda Rogel Salgado is the only lawyer who fully understands our needs. She advises us on complex environmental matters with great clarity and sound judgement, demonstrating a deep understanding of our business.

      Environment respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchJavier Camacho Piedra
    Associates to watchJavier Camacho Piedra

    Javier Camacho Piedra

    Associate-to-watch Javier Camacho Piedra is recognised for his effective support on regulatory and environmental compliance matters in Mexico.

    • Javier Camacho Piedra demonstrates solid environmental legal knowledge and offers recommendations that are not only technically sound but also aligned with the needs and objectives of our business.

      Environment respondentLatin America

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