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About
Provided by Federico Santacruz González
Practice Areas
Aviation, Banking and Finance, Energy and Infrastructure Projects, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Pro Bono.
Career
Federico Santacruz joined the firm in 1993 and has been a partner since 2001. He has over 30 years of experience representing sponsors, lenders, off takers, funds and other investors in all aspects of projects and structures, including renewable and non-renewable power plants, including in the new Mexican energy market.
Federico’s practice spans from the participation in different public auction processes for the acquisition of energy, capacity and clean energy certificates, to the representation of clients in project-related M&A (including necessary due diligence), the assistance in the different contractual needs of the projects (PPAs, EPCs O&M, MSA, TSAs, land agreements, gas supply and transportation and others) and diverse financing structures, and representing lessors and lenders of commercial and non-commercial aircraft, including helicopters, engines and other aircraft equipment.
Federico serves in the board of several companies including Grupo Pochteca and Desarrollos Metropolis, and participates in non-for-profit organizations.
Chambers Review
Latin America
Revered partner Federico Santacruz González continues to offer a market-leading aviation practice in Mexico. He is often seen advising financial institutions and airlines on transactions such as the financing, leasing, sale and purchase of aircraft.
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.
Experienced partner and co-head of department Federico Santacruz González is adept at assisting clients with the development, financing and operation of projects, particularly those arising in the power sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Federico Santacruz González is active in the transactional side of the energy space, and is deserving of recognition."
"Federico Santacruz González is a very good lawyer in project financing."
"Federico Santacruz González comes up with complex strategies and identifies any potential issue that may arise."
"Federico Santacruz González has important prestige in the Mexican aviation market and is very active in financing matters."
"Federico Santacruz González is active in the transactional side of the energy space, and is deserving of recognition."
"Federico Santacruz González is a very good lawyer in project financing."
"Federico Santacruz González comes up with complex strategies and identifies any potential issue that may arise."
"Federico Santacruz González has important prestige in the Mexican aviation market and is very active in financing matters."
Articles, highlights and press releases
3 items provided by Ritch Mueller
The SCJN confirms the unconstitutionality of the 2021 amendments to the Electric Industry Law
The Mexican Supreme Court of Justice confirms the unconstitutionality of the 2021 amendments to the Electric Industry Law (Ley de la Industria Eléctrica)
La Bufa's refinancing of a wind facility
Ritch Mueller represented La Bufa in the refinancing of a wind facility.
Techgen's project finance debt of USD$640 million
Ritch Mueller represented Techint refinancing of Techgen´s project finance debt.
The SCJN confirms the unconstitutionality of the 2021 amendments to the Electric Industry Law
The Mexican Supreme Court of Justice confirms the unconstitutionality of the 2021 amendments to the Electric Industry Law (Ley de la Industria Eléctrica)
La Bufa's refinancing of a wind facility
Ritch Mueller represented La Bufa in the refinancing of a wind facility.
Techgen's project finance debt of USD$640 million
Ritch Mueller represented Techint refinancing of Techgen´s project finance debt.