Asaf Jiménez Adorno

Banking & Finance

Energy & Infrastructure

Mergers & Acquisitions

Project Finance

Asaf is a partner at Blanco Carrillo with more than 25 years of professional experience, recognized in the areas of banking law, infrastructure project development, and mergers and acquisitions, as well as for his ability to structure and execute complex transactions in highly regulated sectors. His approach combines strong technical expertise with a strategic understanding of transactions involving both governmental and private entities.

He has advised developers, investment funds, financial institutions, multilateral agencies, and government entities on the financing and development of projects in sectors such as energy, ports, highways, railroads, and hospitals. His experience includes the structuring and negotiation of contracts under various public procurement schemes, including public works, concessions, and public-private partnership arrangements, as well as regulatory advice and counsel in project acquisition and divestiture processes. In addition, Asaf has extensive experience in financings involving federal, state, and municipal governments, representing both borrowers, including entities such as Mexico’s state-owned electric utility Comisión Federal de Electricidad and lenders, as well as rating agencies.

Prior to joining the firm, Asaf was part of Ritch Mueller for 25 years, the last seven as a partner, where he developed a significant portion of his practice.He also served as an international associate in the Projects and Energy group at Clifford Chance in Washington, D.C., participating in high-level international transactions.

Asaf has been recognized by various legal directories for his practice in project finance and infrastructure, including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and IFLR1000, particularly for his work on international infrastructure and energy transactions.

He holds a law degree (with honors) from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from University of Virginia.