The ‘complete’ team at Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C. demonstrates advisory, regulatory, and transactional capabilities in the environmental arena. Core areas of expertise include water and wastewater, waste management, air emissions, land use, and environmental due diligence. Recent work has included an environmental and regulatory due diligence review for Baja Aqua Farms, a Baja California-based company engaged in the production and distribution of bluefin tuna. The environmental and ESG-focused Brenda Rogel steers the practice and is noted for her advisory, regulatory and contentious strength; her practice has particular focus on the management of contaminated sites and environmental emergencies, as well as the formulation of sustainability and climate change strategies for corporations. Additional key contacts include senior associates Estuardo Anaya, lauded as ’up-to-date’ and primarily concerned with consulting, litigation and the development of environmental management and compliance systems; Javier Camacho (environmental impact and risk, national waters use, wastewater discharge, air emissions); and Ana Paulina Arenas (regulatory and environmental compliance reviews for infrastructure projects).

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Testimonials

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  • 'It is a very complete team, with members who know the sector and environmental regulation well, as well as very good management with the authorities.'
  • 'They have very good availability and in case of emergencies, they are always ready to provide the necessary support. Estuardo Anaya has always shown to be up-to-date and have a broad knowledge of the environmental issues we have seen with Ritch Mueller.'

Key clients

  • BBVA México
  • Fibra Monterrey
  • Mexico Infrastructure Partners
  • Castle Harlan

Work highlights

  • Advised BBVA México on a structured financing for the elevated highway known as Libramiento Progreso, located in Yucatán, Mexico, providing due diligence on environmental and permitting matters.
  • Advised Fibra Monterrey in connection with the regulatory and environmental due diligence processes related to the acquisition of 46 industrial buildings form Walton and Finsa, as well as on environmental and regulatory matters related to the transaction documents.
  • Assisted MIP with an in-depth assessment of the environmental and regulatory compliance status of the 13 power plants to be acquired from Iberdrola.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Brenda Rogel Salgado