The practice group at Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C. routinely assists Mexican and multinational clients working in the financial services, mining and non-profit segments with a range of compliance, anti-corruption and investigation mandates. The team is also equipped to advise on data privacy matters, including the drafting of corporate programmes and crisis management following security breaches. Ricardo Calderón Mendoza steers the practice and specialises in the design and implementation of compliance programs, regulatory matters and internal investigations (as well as banking and finance, M&A transactions and real estate). Key assistance is provided by experienced senior associates Isabel Ortiz Monasterio (compliance, investigations, data privacy and banking and finance); and Sara Hardy (litigation and arbitration, anti-corruption matters and investigations, insolvency and restructuring).
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Testimonials
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- 'What makes Ritch's compliance and internal investigations practice unique is its ability to combine a deep knowledge of the Mexican regulatory environment with a strategic international vision, the result of its alliances with leading firms in the United States and Europe. This combination allows them to handle complex investigations that go far beyond traditional anti-corruption or white-collar crime cases.'
- 'The differential value of Ritch's lawyers lies in their highly versatile, technical and strategic vision. Unlike other firms that approach compliance and investigations from an approach limited to criminal or regulatory matters, the Ritch team integrates expertise in several key areas that intersect with corporate compliance, such as arbitration, data protection, anti-money laundering and financial law.'
- 'Sara Hardy brings an exceptionally well-rounded profile. Sara is certified as an external anti-money laundering auditor by the CNBV, making her one of the few lawyers in top-tier firms with such formal accreditation. In addition, her experience as a commercial and international arbitration lawyer allows her to approach investigations with a sophisticated legal and reputational perspective.'
- 'The team collaborates rather than just delivering products, which implies a relationship and continuous communication between everyone in order to make the best decisions for the project together.'
- 'High prestige and ethics. They have a very high-level group of partners. The diversity of their team and the visibility they give to the associates is very important.'
- 'The team demonstrates a high level of expertise and commitment, which builds confidence at every stage of the process. Their analytical skills, clarity in legal communication and practical guidance set them apart.'
Key clients
- Fundación Teletón México
- Blueprint for Free Speech
- Castle Harlan
- Continental Grain Company
- Equity Group Investments
- Organización Cultiba
- Glencore de México
- Hades Capital
- Centro de Atención y Desarrollo Integral del Formador
Work highlights
Advised Teletón on a compliance programme that addresses a wide range of critical areas.
Advised Blueprint for Free Speech, an international project across several Latin American countries, on local whistleblowing legislation.
Advised Glencore on critical matters concerning the interactions between top executives and Mexican public officials under Mexican anti-corruption legislation.
Practice head
Ricardo Calderón Mendoza
Other key lawyers
Isabel Ortiz Monasterio; Sara Hardy