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Ritch Mueller

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Latin America Guide 2026 : Mexico


Ritch Mueller

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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 (24)

  • BlackRock
  • EVM Energía
  • Fisterra Energy
  • BBVA
  • Natixis
  • The Bank of Tokyo-­‐Mitsubishi
  • ING
  • Mizuho
  • Bancomext
  • Grupo México
  • Ainda, Energía & Infraestructura
  • Santander
  • Mexico Infrastructure Partners
  • Comexhidro
  • ENGIE
  • Recurrent Energy Mexico Development
  • NordLB
  • Allianz Global Investors
  • Fibra E-Orión
  • Pemcorp
  • Fibra EXI
  • Infraestructura Peñoles
  • Actinver
  • Milbank

Industries (7)

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

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Projects - Mexico

Band 1

Band 1


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

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  • 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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  • Ritch Mueller is an excellent team which is characterised by its responsiveness and availability. The lawyers are business-oriented, practical and efficient.

    Projects respondentLatin America
  • Ritch Mueller is one of the most seasoned teams in Mexico and has very good insight on regulatory matters and market trends.

    Projects respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleThomas Mueller-Gastell
    Senior StatespeopleThomas Mueller-Gastell

    Thomas Mueller-Gastell

    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.

      Projects respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Federico Santacruz González
    Band 3Federico Santacruz González

    Federico Santacruz González

    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.

      Projects respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Jorge Oria y Anaya
    Band 3Jorge Oria y Anaya

    Jorge Oria y Anaya

    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.

      Projects respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Gabriel del Valle Mendiola
    Band 4Gabriel del Valle Mendiola

    Gabriel del Valle Mendiola

    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.

      Projects respondentLatin America

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