RITCH MUELLER SC
Since its formation in 1975, Ritch Mueller SC has concentrated on delivering an “exceptional” service in focused areas including banking, capital markets and M&A. In these sectors the firm clearly “stands out” as a market leader with 18 listings recognised across six practice areas, with five lawyers identified in both the banking and capital markets sections.
The firm’s banking practice contains a “depth of expertise” that few firms can rival. Luis A Nicolau has advised some of the most active foreign financial institutions on the creation of their Mexican subsidiaries and his skills in this area are “highly regarded”. Nicolau makes two further appearances in the capital markets and M&A chapters. Rodrigo Conesa Labastida also features in an additional two chapters – M&A and real estate and construction and he is widely considered to be an “expert” on real estate financings and acquisitions. Federico Santacruz is another “multifaceted” lawyer at the firm and he excels in banking, project finance and capital markets.
With five of its lawyers recognised in the capital markets chapter, the strength of the firm in this sector is clear. In addition to those mentioned already, Octavio Olivo Villa is another “star” at the firm with an additional string to his bow in the form of aircraft financing, earning him a listing in the transport chapter.
Three names appear in the project finance chapter, among them Thomas Mueller-Gastello is a “clear favourite” with clients for his extensive experience covering infrastructure, energy and PPPs.
The firm prides itself on its “elite” status and our research clearly demonstrates the firm’s talent in its selected practice sectors.



