Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C.

Aviation, Energy and Infrastructure Projects, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Banking and Finance

Partner

Federico Santacruz joined the firm in 1993 and was named partner in 2001. He

has solid experience in energy and infrastructure projects, representing sponsors, lenders, off-takers, funds, and other investors in all aspects of project development and structuring, including renewable and conventional power plants. His practice includes advising on public auction processes for the acquisition of energy, capacity, and clean energy certificates; project-related mergers and acquisitions (including legal due diligence); negotiation of key project agreements such as PPAs, EPCs, O&M, MSAs, TSAs, land agreements, and gas supply and transportation contracts; as well as the structuring of related financings.

In the aviation sector, Federico advises lessors and lenders on the financing and leasing of commercial and private aircraft, helicopters, engines, and other specialized equipment.

Federico serves on the board of Grupo Pochteca and Desarrollos Metropolis and actively collaborates with non-profit organizations.

Spanish, English.

Federico Santacruz serves in the board of several companies including Grupo Pochteca and Desarrollos Metropolis, and participates in non-for-profit organizations.

He is a member of the International Bar Association.

Master of Laws (LL.M) - Columbia University, New York, 1996.

Law Degree - Universidad Nacional Autónoma deMéxico, Mexico City, 1993.