Mergers and Acquisitions
Transforming opportunity into value.
Ritch Mueller’s Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice provides end-to-end legal counsel for domestic and international clients on the full spectrum of public and private transactions—from strategic acquisitions and divestitures to joint ventures, carve-outs, and cross-border deals. Our team supports every stage of the M&A lifecycle, including target identification, due diligence, negotiation, documentation, implementation, and closing.
Our distinctive strength lies in structuring and executing complex transactions that align commercial objectives with regulatory requirements. Whether crafting innovative financing structures, advising on shareholder activism, managing spin-offs, or securing governmental approvals, we leverage deep market insight and a global network to enhance deal certainty and maximize value. Collaboration across Ritch Mueller’s practice groups ensures integrated support tailored to each client’s risk profile and strategic goals.
Led by seasoned dealmakers renowned for technical mastery and commercial acumen, we deliver exceptional results through proactive problem-solving and meticulous execution. Our track record features landmark domestic and international transactions that have reshaped Mexico’s corporate landscape. With agile teams focused on innovation and responsiveness, Ritch Mueller is the trusted advisor for clients pursuing transformative growth through mergers and acquisitions.
Featured Transactions
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Blue Tissue
Represented Blue Tissue, a Mexican company specialized in the manufacturing and commercialization of paper products, in the sale to Grand Bay International of 100% of their equity interest in the company and its subsidiary, BTC, a leading group in the toilet paper and hygiene products industry.
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Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura
Represented Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura, in the sale to Terminal Investment Limited of 100% of the outstanding shares of its subsidiary Infraestructura Portuaria Mexicana, operator of the port of Altamira.
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Mexico Infrastructure Partners
Represented a trust managed by Mexico Infrastructure Partners, in the acquisition and secured financing to fund the USD$6.2 billion acquisition of 12 combined-cycle power generation facilities and 1 wind power generation facility with a total installed capacity of 8.5 GW, which were part of Iberdrola’s portfolio in Mexico.
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Ares Management Corporation
Represented Ares Management Corporation, in the acquisition of Walton Street Capital México and its subsidiaries, a leading real estate asset management platform.
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Corporación Caliente
Represented Corporación Caliente, in a strategic agreement between its subsidiary Caliplay, a leading sports-betting company in Mexico, and Playtech, one of the leading technology companies in the industry.
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Deutsche Mexico Holding and Süddeutsche Vermögensverwaltung GmbH
Represented Deutsche Mexico Holding and Süddeutsche Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, in the transfer of all of their shares representing the capital stock of Deutsche Bank México, to Grupo Financiero Citibanamex and Citi GSCP.
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Continental Grain Company, Organización Cultiba, Equity Group Investments, and Castle Harlan
Represented investor consortium conformed by Continental Grain Company, Organización Cultiba, Equity Group Investments, and Castle Harlan, in the acquisition of a majority stake in Baja-Aqua Farms and its subsidiaries, a leading company in the Bluefin tuna aquaculture business in Baja California, Mexico.
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Grupo Salud Auna México
Represented Grupo Salud Auna México, in the acquisition of Hospital y Clínica OCA and subsidiaries.
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Beat
Represented Beat, in the sale of its Mexican assets to VEMO, and the sale of the shares of its capital in Colombia and Chile.
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La Madrileña
Represented La Madrileña, in the sale of 100% of its shares to Bepensa, a Mexican conglomerate, engaged in beverages, food, distribution, and franchises.
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SixSigma Networks México (KIO) and KIO
Represented SixSigma Networks México (KIO) and KIO, in the sale of 100% of the shares of KIO and its subsidiaries, to I Squared Capital.
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