Latin America - Mexico

Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C.

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The bankruptcy and restructuring practice at Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C. is frequently instructed by clients in the real estate, telecoms, finance, aviation and mining sectors for its counsel on national and cross-border restructurings and insolvency matters. Noted for his skill in restructurings, Jean Paul Farah Chajín leads the practice alongside fellow co-head Pablo Perezalonso Eguía, who advises on the structuring and restructuring of secured and unsecured credit facilities for Mexican private and public sector borrowers. Advising both indebted companies and creditors, Adriana Padilla Rivas assists with restructurings and insolvency proceedings; and Luis Nicolau Gutiérrez has extensive experience counselling underwriters and issuers on debt and equity offerings.

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  • ‘The proposal of innovative strategies applicable to particular issues is extraordinary; the group also works efficiently as a team. We highlight Adriana Padilla Rivas.’

Key clients

  • Grupo Posadas
  • Ad hoc Committee of Bondholders of Grupo Unifin
  • Abengoa México
  • BBVA

Work highlights

  • Acted as main advisor in Mexico regarding both the chapter 11 process and the restructuring of Grupo Posadas’ debt.
  • Advised the ad hoc committee of bondholders of Grupo Unifin on its concurso mercantil and debt restructuring.
  • Represented Abengoa México in its bankruptcy proceedings.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jean Paul Farah Chajín, Pablo Perezalonso Eguía