Banking and finance

Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C.

Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C. houses a strong banking and finance practice that is counsel of choice for a host of global banks, issuers, private equity firms and multilaterals seeking support with financing and collateral agreements. The ‘robust’ group garners praise from one client for its ’proven experience and a strong track record in financing’, while another appreciates its ‘exceptional service that combines experience, ethics and dedication’. A recent standout matter saw the team advise a consortium of banks, as administrative and collateral agents and senior lenders, on the $280m increase of a credit facility originally granted for the acquisition of a one third participation in the Los Ramones natural gas pipelines project. Leadership of the department is shared between Jean Paul Farah Chajín, whose practice encompasses banking and finance, capital markets, corporate restructurings and M&A; and Pablo Perezalonso Eguía, who handles international banking and securities transactions, derivatives, capital markets, M&A, data protection and fintech regulatory matters. Additional key contacts include Luis A Nicolau Gutiérrez (banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, insolvency); Gabriel del Valle Mendiola (banking and finance, capital markets, energy, infrastructure); and Gabriel Robles Beistegui and Eric Silberstein Lerner - both of whom specialise in banking and finance, capital markets and M&A. Names to note at associate level include Daniela Solis (energy and infrastructure development and project finance); and Salvador Torres (banking and finance, energy and infrastructure).

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The team of lawyers is exceptionally competent, demonstrating a deep knowledge of the law and an undeniable commitment to their clients. Their strategic approach and ability to resolve complex cases distinguish them as an outstanding option in the legal field.'
‘The firm's lawyers are highly recommended, offering exceptional service that combines experience, ethics and dedication. Their personalized approach and ability to obtain favourable results for their clients makes them a trusted and respected choice in the legal field. Pablo Pérezalonso Eguía and Jean Paul Farah Chajín stand out.'
‘They have proven experience and a strong track record in financing. The team is robust with different levels of seniority that provide efficiency and agility to the transaction.'
‘Javier Domínguez Torrado is distinguished by his years of experience, participates in many relevant transactions and has many notable qualities such as deep knowledge of the subject, public relations, prestige and moral quality.'
��It is a very efficient and pragmatic firm, with extremely capable partners and associates that place them among the leading firms in Mexico. Particularly the partner Jean Paul Farah stands out in practice.'
‘I would highlight that they have very direct and effective negotiation skills, always at the forefront of changes in legislation and markets.'

Key clients

Grupo Salud Auna México
PGIM Real Estate
BBVA México
The Bank of Nova Scotia, Scotiabank Inverlat, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFG Bank and Mizuho Bank.
Citibanamex
Bancomext Banobras IFC
Thor Urbana Capital
The Bank of Nova Scotia Bank of Montreal Canadian Bank of Commerce
Bank of America
Deutsche Bank
Scotiabank
Engencap Holding Engencap Fin
Grupo Solufi
Citigroup Global Markets
BNP Paribas
Bank of Montreal
Fibra MTY

Work highlights

Assisted Deutsche Mexico Holdings, as sellers, with the transfer of all of its shares (representing the capital stock of Deutsche Bank México) in favour of Grupo Financiero Citibanamex and Citi GSCP, as purchasers.
Assisted Engen Capital with a loan extension granted by Citibanamex.
Assisted BBVA México with a loan to Creditas Mexico for a total amount of up to MXN $140m.