About

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

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Energy & Natural Resources - Mexico
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Ritch Mueller assisted Fisterra Energy with the sale of its 874MW combined cycle power plant in Tierra Mojada, Jalisco, to Saavi Energía.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Mueller-Gastell
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Thomas Mueller-Gastell
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Senior Statespeople

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."

Jorge Oria y Anaya
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Jorge Oria y Anaya
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
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Band 2

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."

Federico Santacruz González
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Federico Santacruz González
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
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Band 3

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

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Mexico

Energy & Natural Resources

Thomas Mueller-Gastell
S
Thomas Mueller-Gastell
S
Senior Statespeople
Jorge Oria y Anaya
2
Jorge Oria y Anaya
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
2
Band 2
Federico Santacruz González
3
Federico Santacruz González
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
3
Band 3

Members

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Alejandra Echeverria González

Asaf Jiménez Adorno

Gabriel del Valle Mendiola

Jorge Oria y Anaya

Jorge Oria y Anaya

Head of Department

Clients

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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

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Banks

Energy

Financial Services

Government

Mining & Metals

Renewable Energy

Utilities