Department profile
Ritch Mueller

Tax: Controversy

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico


Ritch Mueller

Rankings

About

Provided by Ritch Mueller

Ritch Mueller’s Tax practice delivers sophisticated, business-focused advice to domestic and international clients navigating Mexico’s evolving tax landscape. We advise multinational corporations, investment funds, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals on the full spectrum of tax matters, including transactional planning, cross-border structuring, controversy resolution, and regulatory compliance. Our team supports mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, restructurings, real estate investments, and private equity fund formations, aligning tax strategies with our clients’ commercial objectives.

Leveraging deep expertise in Mexican tax law and international treaties, we structure inbound and outbound investments, develop transfer pricing strategies, optimize VAT treatment, obtain advance rulings, maximize available tax incentives, and advise on audits, administrative proceedings, and tax litigation. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates tax, corporate, finance, and dispute resolution capabilities to deliver practical, efficient, and commercially driven solutions for complex transactions and ongoing operations.

Recognized for technical excellence and strategic insight, our Tax team helps clients manage risk, navigate regulatory change, and achieve tax-efficient outcomes in domestic and cross-border matters, making Ritch Mueller a trusted adviser in Mexico’s evolving tax environment.

Clients (8)

  • Intercam Grupo Financiero
  • CIBanco
  • Citigroup
  • BofA Securities
  • Barclays
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Scotiabank
  • UBS

Industries (10)

  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Infrastructure
  • Manufacturing
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Real Estate
  • Retail and Consumer Goods
  • Technology

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Tax: Controversy - Mexico

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Ritch Mueller is a renowned law firm with a noted Mexico City-based tax practice. The tax department is regularly called upon by a range of Mexican and international clients to provide advice on a diverse array of non-contentious tax mandates, including tax structuring for M&A and financial transactions, and the tax aspects of corporate restructurings. The team offers additional capabilities in contentious matters and is well placed to act on tax audits and handle disputes before the SAT and PRODECON.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Ritch Mueller advised CFE Fibra E on the tax aspects of its USD725 million senior notes issuance and related financing in connection with the acquisition of additional beneficiary rights in a CFE-sponsored trust.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • What stands out about Ritch Mueller's team is its in-depth knowledge and experience in tax matters, as well as the outstanding level of client service it provides.

    Tax: Controversy respondentLatin America
  • I value Ritch Mueller's breadth and depth of experience in tax matters, as well as the excellent client service the firm provides.

    Tax: Controversy respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2Óscar López Velarde
    Band 2Óscar López Velarde

    Óscar López Velarde

    Respected partner Óscar López Velarde continues to elicit remarkable market recognition for his solid expertise as a tax adviser in Mexico.

    • Óscar López Velarde is among the best tax lawyers in Mexico. He has excellent business vision.

      Tax: Controversy respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Juan José Paullada Eguirao
    Band 4Juan José Paullada Eguirao

    Juan José Paullada Eguirao

    Partner Juan José Paullada Eguirao earns praise from the market for his tax controversy practice in Mexico.

    • Juan José Paullada Eguirao is highly competent and an expert in tax. He also has an excellent manner with clients.

      Tax: Controversy respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Ritch Mueller (2)

Mexico

Members

Provided by Ritch Mueller

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership