Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C. was boosted by the return to its competition practice of senior associate Marta Loubet in January 2023, nine months after she had left to join White & Case S.C.. Her broad experience and sector focus on energy, transport, financial services, consumer goods and TMT, rejuvenate a practice that has steadily grown its merger control offering recently, particularly in the fintech sector which the Mexican authority has identified as a target for additional scrutiny. Transactional lawyers Octavio Olivo Villa and counsel James Ritch co-lead the department; moreover, in addition to Loubet’s return, the team has seen the arrival of further additions in associates Montserrat Quintana (who joined from an in-house position in June 2022), and Julia Fuentes (a November 2022 arrival from Pérez-Llorca in Spain).

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‘The responsiveness of this Ritch Muller team is excellent in terms of quality and timing. As an in-house lawyer, one feels very solidly advised, in addition to the fact that the team listens and understands the particular needs of the matter.’
‘The work is excellent no matter which team member you deal with; It is noticeable that there is a good leadership focused on giving the best possible service.’
‘They are very professional. They are highly competitive.’
‘Extensive knowledge. Specialised reach in various topics and sectors. Experience and capacity for efficient responses. We recommend Luis Nicolau and Gabriel Robles.’
‘The team members are professionals who combine knowledge and experience in the best way. The Ritch team is highly competitive. The openness and flexibility of working with other areas and offices allows for better results and more robust strategies.’
‘The quality of your work The balance between experience, knowledge. The professionalism and commitment they have with each topic to be discussed. Luis Nicolau Gutiérrez, Gabriel Robles Beistegui, James Ritch, Estuardo Anaya Soto, Rodrigo Vázquez Sainz.’

Key clients

Ainda Energía & Infraestructura
Thor Urbana
Walton Street Capital
LIV Capital
Wind Point Partners
Steel Dynamics
Sanfer Pharma
Acon Investments
Medistik
Billpocket
Universidad Utel
Interceramic

Work highlights

Represented Ainda Energía & Infraestructura in the obtaining of COFECE authorisations for two different acquisitions; one, the acquisition of a stake in Neology Mexico (which is active in the market of electronic toll road payments); and secondy, the acquisition of a participation in a contract for the exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons under the shared production modality in the "Hokchi" area.
Advised Acon Investments on its investment in Corporación Actinver.
Advised Billpocket on its acquisition by Kushki, a payment technology platform.