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Ritch Mueller

Real Estate

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico

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Ritch Mueller’s Real Estate practice offers strategic legal counsel designed for Mexico’s foremost real estate market segments, including residential, industrial, retail, hospitality, and public-private partnerships. Our team advises financial institutions, investment funds, developers, Mexican REITs, and corporate clients on acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financings, and development projects—combining legal precision with commercial insight.

We integrate deep legal expertise with clients’ business goals to structure transactions that maximize value and manage risk. Whether navigating regulatory requirements or negotiating intricate contracts, Ritch Mueller delivers clear, practical solutions aligned with each client’s strategic objectives.

Led by an industry-recognized team, the practice consistently drives value through efficient execution and proactive problem-solving. This commitment has earned the trust of leading investors and developers seeking to protect and enhance their real estate investments in a competitive market.

Clients (25)

  • Terrafina
  • Thor Urbana
  • Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe
  • Abilia
  • Ivanhoé Cambridge
  • Walton Street Capital
  • Cinuk
  • PGIM Real Estate México
  • Fibra MTY
  • FINSA
  • CCLA
  • GLL Real Estate Partners
  • GBI Inmuebles
  • Ikano Retail Mexico
  • Reichmann International
  • Grupo Acciona
  • Santander
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Prologis
  • Artha Capital
  • Related
  • Banorte
  • Citibanamex
  • Banco Sabadell
  • Scotiabank

Industries (11)

  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Housing
  • Private Equity Funds
  • Investment Trusts
  • Industrial
  • Construction & Materials
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Mexico

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Ritch Mueller boasts a front-running position in the Mexican real estate area. The law firm is held in high esteem for its prowess in high-value real estate operations, particularly those involving FIBRAs. Its knowledgeable practice group is well versed in the acquisition and the sale and leaseback of real estate assets, as well as in real estate finance, benefiting from its solid capital markets and banking and finance prowess. Ritch Mueller boasts enviable experience across the commercial, industrial and hospitality asset classes, and its expertise is often sought by FIBRAs, investors, banks and real estate developers.
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Work Highlights

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  • Ritch Mueller represented Tortuga Resorts in the USD2 billion acquisition of a hotel real estate portfolio from Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

Strengths

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  • The Ritch Mueller team's knowledge is truly impressive. They are experts in real estate matters and consistently provide a range of valuable alternatives.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America

  • Ritch Mueller has a broad understanding of real estate law. They take a practical, business-oriented approach to legal matters.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Javier Domínguez Torrado
    Javier Domínguez Torrado

    Javier Domínguez Torrado

    Key partner Javier Domínguez Torrado is based in Mexico City and is highly regarded for his solid experience advising on transactional real estate mandates.

    • Javier Domínguez Torrado is an outstanding transactional real estate lawyer in Mexico. He's who you want by your side.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
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  • Santiago Carrillo Cattori
    Santiago Carrillo Cattori

    Santiago Carrillo Cattori

    Partner Santiago Carrillo Cattori continues to attract praise from clients and peers alike for his prowess in Mexican real estate law.

    • Santiago Carrillo Cattori keeps impressing us with his insight and the way he works with us. He consistently meets our needs exceptionally well.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
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  • Gabriel E. Torres Escoto
    Gabriel E. Torres Escoto

    Gabriel E. Torres Escoto

    Respected partner Gabriel Torres Escoto is commended for his exceptional work with Mexican and international clients in real estate matters. He advises on acquisitions, joint ventures and related hospitality matters.

    • Gabriel Torres Escoto is always available. He demonstrates deep expertise and brings a clear understanding of the real estate business.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
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