Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C.

Aviation, Energy and Infrastructure Projects, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Banking and Finance

Partner

Federico Santacruz joined the firm in 1993 and was named partner in 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.

Spanish, English.

Federico Santacruz serves in the board of several companies including Grupo Pochteca and Desarrollos Metropolis, and participates in non-for-profit organizations.

He is a member of the International Bar Association.

Master of Laws (LL.M) - Columbia University (1996), New York, USA.

Law Degree - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (1993), Mexico City, Mexico.