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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 (24)

  • BlackRock
  • EVM Energía
  • Fisterra Energy
  • BBVA
  • Natixis
  • 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
  • The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi

Industries (8)

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

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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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