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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Projects - Mexico

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What the Team is Known For

Ritch Mueller is a market-leading firm that earns plaudits for its prowess in the projects field in Mexico. The department routinely advises on project financing mandates, representing major national and international banks as lenders. The practice group additionally benefits from its significant involvement in energy infrastructure as well as transport projects, such as toll roads. Ritch Mueller's projects team enjoys additional sponsor-side involvement, particularly in the renewable energy space.

Work Highlights

  • Ritch Mueller acted as counsel to Gramercy Management Group on the granting of a USD45 million credit facility to two affiliates of EMpower, including a 110.9MW gas-fired generation plant.

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 is considered a reference and held in high esteem by market observers for his solid projects expertise in Mexico.

Thomas Mueller-Gastell is an eminent presence and a pioneer in project finance matters in Mexico.

Federico Santacruz González
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Federico Santacruz González
Head of Projects
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Band 3

Experienced partner and co-head of department Federico Santacruz González is adept at assisting clients with the development, financing and operation of projects, particularly those arising in the power sector.

Federico Santacruz González has extensive knowledge and expertise; he is very practical, efficient, pro-business, creative and flexible when finding solutions.

Jorge Oria y Anaya
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Jorge Oria y Anaya
Head of Projects
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Band 3
Partner and co-head of department Jorge Oria y Anaya is active in the projects sphere in Mexico, being involved in social and data centre infrastructure projects.

Jorge Oria y Anaya is a very good and very skilful lawyer.

Gabriel del Valle Mendiola
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Gabriel del Valle Mendiola
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Band 4

Partner Gabriel del Valle Mendiola is highlighted by clients and peers alike for his involvement in the Mexican projects arena, especially representing sponsors in transport infrastructure mandates.

Gabriel del Valle Mendiola is a lawyer with great experience, quality and capabilities.

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Asaf Jiménez Adorno
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Band 5

Partner Asaf Jiménez Adorno makes his debut in the rankings this year, earning praise from the market for his projects practice in Mexico.

Asaf Jiménez Adorno is very open-minded, precise and responsive. He quickly grasps the fast paces of transactions.

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Mexico

Projects

Thomas Mueller-Gastell
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Thomas Mueller-Gastell
S
Senior Statespeople
Federico Santacruz González
3
Federico Santacruz González
Head of Projects
3
Band 3
Jorge Oria y Anaya
3
Jorge Oria y Anaya
Head of Projects
3
Band 3
Gabriel del Valle Mendiola
4
Gabriel del Valle Mendiola
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Band 4
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Asaf Jiménez Adorno
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Band 5

Members

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Alejandra Echeverria González

Asaf Jiménez Adorno

Gabriel del Valle

Jorge Oria y Anaya

Jorge Oria y Anaya

Head of Department

Clients

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Actinver

Ainda, Energía & Infraestructura

Allianz Global Investors

BBVA

Bancomext

BlackRock

Comexhidro

ENGIE

EVM Energía

Fibra E-Orión

Fibra EXI

Fisterra Energy

Grupo México

ING

Infraestructura Peñoles

Mexico Infrastructure Partners

Milbank

Mizuho

Natixis

NordLB

Pemcorp

Recurrent Energy Mexico Development

Santander

The Bank of Tokyo-­‐Mitsubishi

Industries

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Banks

Energy

Financial Services

Government

Mining & Metals

Transportation

Utilities