Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 1
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Provided by Ritch Mueller
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.
Chambers Review
Ritch Mueller is a heavyweight full-service firm in Mexico that is held in high esteem for its front-running energy team. The practice group benefits from its standout experience in handling high-value energy projects in the power sector, with activity in natural gas-fired power stations and renewable energy solutions, and it is particularly valued for its expertise in financing the development of energy infrastructure, frequently acting for both project sponsors and financial institutions. Ritch Mueller has expertise in the sale and purchase of stakes in energy companies and infrastructure assets.
Work Highlights
- Ritch Mueller assisted Fisterra Energy with the sale of its 874MW combined cycle power plant in Tierra Mojada, Jalisco, to Saavi Energía.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ritch Mueller are very efficient and have good knowledge of our business. They provide a great, prompt and accurate analysis."
"The lawyers at Ritch Mueller are able to handle sophisticated work in the energy sphere, including regulatory advice. They showcase their commercial awareness and we love their availability."
"Ritch Mueller are very efficient and have good knowledge of our business. They provide a great, prompt and accurate analysis."
"The lawyers at Ritch Mueller are able to handle sophisticated work in the energy sphere, including regulatory advice. They showcase their commercial awareness and we love their availability."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Thomas Mueller-Gastell earns widespread acclaim from peers and clients alike for his stellar track record in the energy arena in Mexico. He is renowned for his work in the power sector.
"Thomas Mueller-Gastell is recognised for his long-standing career and knowledge of the Mexican energy sector."
"Thomas Mueller-Gastell is widely knowledgeable of the energy and natural resources space. His expertise is deep and accurate."
Solid practitioner Jorge Oria y Anaya continues to be acknowledged by market onlookers as an expert practitioner with expertise in the Mexican energy and natural resources arena. He boasts capabilities assisting clients with matters pertaining to the power, oil and gas and water sectors.
"Jorge Oria y Anaya is a great lawyer who is highly active in energy and natural resources mandates."
Partner Federico Santacruz González co-leads the energy and natural resources department, and provides solid capabilities on the broad spectrum of renewable and non-renewable energies. He is adept at representing both energy companies and financiers in matters concerning the development of energy infrastructure in Mexico.
Partner Federico Santacruz González co-leads the energy and natural resources department and provides solid capabilities on the broad spectrum of renewable and non-renewable energies. He is adept at representing both energy companies and financiers in matters concerning the development of energy infrastructure in Mexico.
"Federico Santacruz González is active in the transactional side of the energy space, and is deserving of recognition."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ritch Mueller
Mexico
Members
Provided by Ritch Mueller
Alejandra Echeverria González
Asaf Jiménez Adorno
Head of Department
Gabriel del Valle Mendiola
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Ritch Mueller
Ainda Energía e Infraestructura
BBVA
Banco Sabadell
Bancomext
BlackRock
Bluemex Power 1
Canadian Solar Services Mexico
Ciclo Combinado Tierra Mojada (CCTM)
Comexhidro
EDP Renewables Europe
EDP Renováveis
EVM Energía
Fisterra Energy
Gonac
Grupo Techint
Helios Generación
MPC Energy Solutions Latin America Holdings
Mexico Infrastructure Partners (EXI)
Natixis
North American Development Bank
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Pemcorp
Société Générale
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
The Bank of Tokyo-‐Mitsubishi
Tuli Energia
Industries
Provided by Ritch Mueller
Banks
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Mining & Metals
Renewable Energy
Utilities