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Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. Offices
JAVIER BARROS SIERRA 540, 4TH FLOOR
PARK PLAZA 1, SANTA FE
01210 MEXICO DF
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Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Mexico > Banking and finance Tier 1
The practice at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. is a prominent player in the Mexican banking and finance sphere, and ‘solves complex problems quickly and simply’, according to clients. It offers counsel on the full range of domestic and international financial transactions, with particular emphasis on syndicated loans and project, leveraged, asset and real estate finance. Its expertise also encompasses regulatory advice and fintech matters, and the team of ‘true experts’ regularly represents corporations from the infrastructure and real estate sectors, in addition to banks and non-bank financial entities. A team of nine partners front the group: Ricardo Maldonado handles infrastructure projects and represents issuers in public and private debt and equity offerings; and Patricio Trad and Manuel Echave deal with banking, corporate finance and capital markets' matters. Francisco Ibáñez (banking and finance, M&A, capital markets); Martín Sánchez (M&A, corporate finance, capital markets); Ignacio Armida (infrastructure financing and M&A); Patrick Meshoulam (equity, debt and structured securities offerings, financings); and Carlos Jiménez Cantú (public and private, debt and capital offerings; syndicated loans and project finance); along with founding partner Pablo Mijares, complete the leadership team. Former partner Pilar Mata retired in April 2022.Practice head(s):
Pablo Mijares; Ricardo Maldonado; Patricio Trad; Manuel Echave; Martín Sánchez; Francisco Ibáñez; Ignacio Armida; Patrick Meshoulam; Carlos Jiménez
Testimonials
‘The pragmatism with which they approach situations is commendable.’
‘They are true experts, and solve complex issues quickly and easily.’
‘They provide excellent customer service, respond quickly and offer deep analysis.’
‘Their work style is simple and accessible.’
Key clients
Mendel
Clara
Banco Mercantil del Norte (Banorte)
SoftBank
Vanrenta
CitiBanamex
HSBC México
BBVA
Banco Santander México
US International Development Finance Corporation
Banco del Bajío
Aleatica
IEnova (Infraestructura Energética Nova
Servicios Corporativos Javer
Work highlights
- Advised tech startup Clara on the negotiation and execution of a $50m credit agreement.
- Advised Vanrenta on the negotiation and execution of a MXN $300m loan agreement.
- Advised SoftBank Latin American Fund on its investment in ‘unicorn’, Nowports.
Mexico > Capital markets Tier 1
Clients sing the praises of the capital markets group at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C., citing its ‘deep knowledge of the law and the regulatory authorities’ and its ‘openness and willingness to come to the aid of the client’. The ‘dedicated’ team advises on securities offerings, debt and equity issuances, FIBRAs, CKDs and CERPIs; and provides counsel to issuers, underwriters, structuring agents, investors and rating agencies. The practice is co-led by veteran practitioner Ricardo Maldonado; Patricio Trad, who has broad experience in corporate transactions and structured finance matters; Manuel Echave, who advises on transactions such as securitisations, and capital and debt issuances; and Martín Sánchez, who regularly represents issuers and underwriters in equity issuances and structured equity transactions. Other partner names to note are Patrick Meshoulam, who oversees debt and equity transactions, and Carlos Jiménez Cantú, who handles public and private debt and capital offerings.Practice head(s):
Ricardo Maldonado; Patricio Trad; Manuel Echave; Martín Sánchez
Testimonials
‘The lawyers are committed to their work; what sets the firm’s capital markets practice apart is the combination of thorough knowledge of the legal framework, regulations, customs and the regulatory authorities.’
‘Open attitude and total willingness to take the client by the hand in the development and execution of its operations in the capital markets.’
‘Martin Sanchez Breton and Carlos Jimenez Cantú: they have been working together for many years, so they make an extraordinary team. Deep technical and at the same time pro-business knowledge. Adaptable to the situations and challenges of the environment.’
‘1. The MACF team has a solid academic background and extensive experience in various areas of law, constantly training and updating itself on applicable legislation and regulations, and its analytical capacity is outstanding, having the ability to break down and resolve complex legal problems. 2. The team compares favorably with teams from other firms due to its reputation and track record, excellent client orientation and personalised approach. 3. It seems to me that its form of internal collaboration promotes the exchange of knowledge and open communication between the members of the Ricardo Maldonado team, which allows them to make the most of their collective skills – leaving us, as clients, to benefit from said skills.’
‘Our direct relationship is with Ricardo Maldonado, who stands out, like his team, for the following qualities: Experience and specialised knowledge, excellence in solving sophisticated problems, customer orientation; his communication methods are super effective, he has an excellent strategic approach and his commitment to ethics and integrity are just some of his main qualities.’
Key clients
Casa De Bolsa Santander
Fibra Monterrey
Grupo Televisa
Fintech Holdings
Exitus Credit
Grupo Financiero Santander México
Citibanamex Casa de Bolsa
Banco Compartamos
Altum Capital México
Grupo Aeropuertario del Centro Norte
ICA Tenedora
Operadora de Servicios Mega
Sempra Infrastructure Partners
Aleatica
Credit Suisse
Work highlights
- Advised Fintech Holdings on a share purchase agreement with a subsidiary of VINCI Airports to indirectly sell 29.9% of Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte’s shares of capital stock.
- Assisted ICA Tenedora with the establishment of a revolving program for asset backed securities for a total authorised amount of MXN$10bn.
- Advised Sempra Infrastructure on its $400m 3.250% senior notes offering (due 2032).
Mexico > Corporate and M&A Tier 1
Fielding a team over 30 lawyers' strong - including no less than 13 partner - the powerhouse practice at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. remains a market leader and is highlighted for its ‘incredible service’ advising major multinational corporates, banks, private equity firms and investors involved in high-value, cross-border M&A. With a robust client base spanning such sectors as aviation, real estate, manufacturing, financial services, life sciences and energy, the firm’s comprehensive offering covers matters ranging from stock acquisitions, asset sales and competitive processes, to non-solicited offers and mezzanine investments. The deep partner bench house an array of talent and experience, including: Ricardo Maldonado, who brings over 25 years' experience to M&A, joint ventures and strategic alliance-related matters; capital markets specialist and corproate finance all-rounder Patricio Trad , who has particularly notable M&A experience in the energy sector; real estate expert Lorenza Langarica, who handles structured financing, corporate matters and M&A, particularly with regard to the real estate and energy sectors; corporate finance and M&A specialist Patrick Meshoulam; and Francisco Glennie, who provides expertise in IPOs, follow-ons and debt issuances, all of whom have been very active over the last year. The group can also call on additional exepertise and firepower in the form of founding partners Pablo Mijares (M&A, private equity and private bidding processes) and Francisco Fuentes (M&A, antitrust and telecoms); along with Manuel Echave (banking and corporate finance), Francisco Ibáñez (banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and general corporate practice), Martín Sánchez (capital markets, M&A and corporate finance) and Eugenio Macouzet (domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures and strategic partnerships). Key associate support is provided by seniors Anacandy Perusquía, who utilises a multi-disciplinary skillset across both M&A and corporate tax matters; and Isabel Gamboa, who handles M&A, joint ventures and general corporate matters, and also has a niche specialism advising non-bank financial institutions on regulatory matters.Practice head(s):
Pablo Mijares; Francisco Fuentes; Ricardo Maldonado; Patricio Trad; Lorenza Langarica; Manuel Echave; Francisco Ibáñez; Martín Sánchez; Eugenio Macouzet; Ignacio Armida; Patrick Meshoulam; Francisco Glennie; Carlos Jimenez
Testimonials
‘Good team.’
‘‘Incredible service!’
‘The experience I had with the Mijares corporate team was exceptional. They had the ability and knowledge to attend to any issue that was presented to us, and they always did it with excellent quality, and on time.’
‘In particular, working with Francisco Glennie was exceptional. From the outset, he shows a real concern not only for what corresponds to him in immediate work, but also for the final consequences that it will have on the client. He is always attentive and willing to help in whatever is needed.’
Key clients
Fintech Holdings
Planigrupo
Grupo Televisa
Grupo Gondi
Medline Industries
SoftBank
Grupo Phoenix Packaging
Afore Banorte XXI
Perrigo
Volpe Capital Investment Management Limited
Hokchi Energy
Pan American Energy
Work highlights
- Represented Fintech Holdings and certain of its affiliates in the negotiation and execution of a share purchase agreement with a subsidiary of VINCI Airports to indirectly sell 29.9% of the shares of capital stock of Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte.
- Represented a special committee of the board of directors of Planigrupo Latam in connection with several unsolicited purchase offers, including a merger proposal submitted by Grupo Acosta Verde and Grupo Mexico.
- Represented Grupo Televisa in the merger of its media, content and production assets with Univision.
Mexico > Real estate Tier 1
The compact team at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. has a first-rate real estate offering, and is adept at advising real estate investors, developers, and construction companies on transactional and regulatory matters. Well-equipped to handle commercial, industrial, residential, and tourism developments, the group also advises on real estate financings, asset and mortgage securitisation structures and M&A. The practice is jointly led by Lorenza Langarica, who is well-versed in structured financings, corporate, M&A, real estate and energy matters; and Eugenio Macouzet, who has focused his practice on advising hospitality companies and investors on the legal and regulatory aspects of real estate investments in the commercial, residential, hospitality and industrial sectors. Partner Carlos Jiménez Cantú has experience in portfolio acquisitions and the representation of FIBRAs in domestic and cross-border financing transactions; founding partner Patricio Trad, Manuel Echave and Ignacio Armida are additional department figures of note. Associates Juan Pablo Betancourt (corporate, financings and transactional matters), Rodrigo González Duarte Morales (project finance, energy, M&A), and Imanol Sánchez-Mújica (real estate development), who is currently undertaking his LLM, all engage in real estate-related matters.Practice head(s):
Lorenza Langarica; Eugenio Macouzet
Testimonials
‘Very good team of lawyers. Always available to help on short-notice. Pragmatic in their advice. One of my go-to-law firm for Mexico-related needs.’
‘Lawyers specialized and focused on providing professional legal services with the highest quality.’
Key clients
GIC Private Equity
Aligned Data Centers International
BBVA
HSBC
Credit Suisse
Ecoblock International
Work highlights
- Advised GIC Private Equity on the execution of a management trust agreement along with Hines Interests.
- Acted as Mexican counsel to Aligned Data Centers International in relation to the acquisition of the Mexican subsidiaries of ODATA from Brazil’s Patria Investimentos and CyrusOne.
- Advised HSBC ,as lender, in the provision of a syndicated loan (granted jointly with BBVA) to Cabo LHR for up to $100m to refinance a loan agreement entered into with Goldman Sachs and for general corporate purposes.
Mexico > Competition and antitrust Tier 2
Following the retirement of former practice co-head Pilar Mata in April 2022, the competition law department at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. is co-led by Francisco Fuentes and Carlos Orcí. The team is a crucial cog in the firm’s wider offering for heavyweight transactions in Mexico, with the group frequently engaged in some of the biggest M&A and joint ventures that require complex advice on gaining approval from the Mexican competition authority. Clients also benefit from the team’s specialised group of antitrust litigators, assisting with all stages of monopolistic practice procedures and contentious defence. Fuentes is one such litigator, as well as acting on merger analysis and day-to-day compliance. Orcí is an expert in dealing with the antitrust authorities and regulatory bodies in various sectors. Associate Patricio Rivas provides key practice support.Practice head(s):
Francisco Fuentes; Carlos Orcí
Key clients
Perrigo Company
Willis Tower Watson
Gondi
SoftBank
Credit Suisse
IEnova
Worldline
SuKarne
ICG
American Industrial Partners
Aligned Data Centers International
Grupo Televisa
Actis
Work highlights
- Advised the equity holders of Grupo Gondi on obtaining authorisation from COFECE for the sale to WestRock Company of a joint equity interest equivalent to 67.7% of its capital.
- Represented Worldline in proceedings before COFECE to obtain clearance for the sale of its POS terminals and a related software business to Apollo Global Management, and the later reinvestment by Worldline in said business.
- Advised Perrigo, a Dublin-based healthcare company, on a merger control procedure before COFECE to carry out the divestiture of its pharma business in Mexico and Brazil and transfer it to Advent International.
Mexico > Projects and infrastructure Tier 2
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.’s practice has a track record in advising financial institutions, public entities, and private companies on infrastructure financing, PPPs and M&A – often involving renewables, oil-and-gas, airports and railroads. The 12-strong group is led by five partners: Horacio De Uriarte focuses on the legal and regulatory aspects of energy and infrastructure projects; Patricio Trad specialises in project finance, structured finance and capital markets transactions; Francisco Glennie has focused his practice on M&A, financings and general corporate matters; Carlos Jiménez advises on public, private, debt and capital offerings, as well as joint ventures, strategic partnerships and M&A; and corporate partner Francisco Ibáñez who completes the leadership team. Senior associate Anacandy Perusquía majors on M&A, joint ventures, private equity transactions, and corporate and project finance, while associate Aisha Calderón is primarily occupied with energy and environmental matters. Ex-practice co-head Pilar Mata Fernández retired in April 2022.Practice head(s):
Horacio M de Uriarte; Patricio Trad; Francisco Ibáñez; Francisco Glennie; Carlos Jiménez
Key clients
Banco Santander
Red de Carreteras de Occidente
Riverstone Holdings
BBVA
Banorte
Ascenty
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets México
Aleatica
Actis
Fintech Holdings
Brookfield Asset Management
Empresas ICA
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures
Mexico Pacific Limited
Work highlights
- Acted as legal advisors to Banco Santander México and Grupo Financiero Santander México on the structuring and negotiation of an MXN$4,6bn senior secured bridge to bond loan granted to Concesionaria Autopistas del Sureste.
- Represented Red de Carreteras de Occidente in the negotiation and execution of a revolving loan agreement with Banco Sabadell, (as lender) and BBVA Bancomer (as lender and administrative agent).
- Represented Riverstone Holdings in the creation of VEMO by way of the merger of four mobility companies.
Mexico > Tax Tier 2
The tax practice at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. ‘integrates different specialties’ across both advisory and litigious aspects, providing a robust foundation on all tax aspects of the major transactions that the wider firm advises on. Along with such high-end transactional support, the team also acts for multinationals in tax audits and litigation, as well as providing day-to-day counsel on effective tax structuring. Enrique Ramírez is a tax specialist with a focus on consulting, controversy and litigation; he has experience acting for the biggest names operating in Mexico and his recent mandates includes matters in the automotive, finance and communications sectors. Ramírez co-leads the department alongside Nora Morales, who is the name to note for transfer pricing and international operations; day-to-day tax planning advisor Manuel Tamez; and Luis Monroy, who assists with the tax elements of financings, M&A and capital markets deals. July 2023 saw Armando Elsharkawy raised to the partnership; he demonstrates notable strength in tax advice on real estate and infrastructure deals. The practice also has a strong pool of associates with Carlos Jiménez Chao, Eduardo Orellana and Swad Abbud all experienced figures.Practice head(s):
Manuel Tamez; Nora Morales Rodríguez; Enrique Ramírez Figueroa; Luis Monroy
Testimonials
‘As an office, it is one of those that are currently providing services and attention to clients according to how the fiscal practice is moving, considering the changes in the government, trained people, willing, with an attitude of help and support.’
‘Ability, knowledge, service attitude.’
‘Great team of professionals, they integrate different specialties and are deeply involved in the issues.’
‘Extensive knowledge and experience of the subjects.’
Key clients
Sempra Energy
Ford
Aptiv
Beam Suntory
Flextronics
KOF
Cemex
Grupo Televisa
Grupo Bimbo
Yum! Brands
Work highlights
- Represented Grupo Televisa in the merger of its media, content and production assets with Univision.
- Advised SoftBank Latin America Fund on the tax structuring for its investment of MXN$1,500m in exchange for an indirect interest of 7.5% of the capital stock of certain subsidiaries of Corporativo GBM.
Mexico > Bankruptcy and restructuring Tier 3
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. houses an ‘efficient’ bankruptcy practice which assists all stakeholders in insolvency proceedings, financial restructurings, workouts and litigation. The group’s client roster includes major players in the energy, finance and mass media sectors (PEMEX, Banco Santander and Televisa). At the helm of the practice, Everardo Espino specialises in civil, commercial insolvency and administrative litigation. He is supported by a strong team of twelve associates with Ramiro Cota, who is experienced in insolvency proceedings and acting on civil and mercantile matters, being of particular note.Practice head(s):
Everardo J Espino
Testimonials
‘Mijares is a benchmark for the level of service that we expect from other law firms.’
‘The team stands out for being friendly and committed to diversity.’
‘Everardo Espino is a well-respected expert with in-depth knowledge of the laws and commercial practicalities surrounding a restructuring.’
Key clients
Fintech Advisory
Grupo ODEM
Grupo Famsa
Estudios y Servicios Ecológicos y Ambientales de Tabasco
Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX)
Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA)
Octaedro Constructora and Ingeniería para la Infraestructura Camino
ICA Fluor Daniel (México)
Mexico Tower Partners and Canalizaciones y Aceros Profesionales
Agronegocios del Guadiana
Scotiabank Inverlat
Banco Santander
Operbes (Televisa)
DNB Bank
Work highlights
- Represented Estudios y Servicios Ecológicos y Ambientales de Tabasco in its commercial insolvency proceedings.
- Represented a subsidiary of PEMEX in connection with the insolvency proceedings of Perforadora Oro Negro.
- Acted as counsel to the ad hoc group of bondholders of Grupo Kaltex in the exchange of its 8.875% senior notes (due 2022).
Mexico > Compliance Tier 3
The team at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. ‘stands out from the competition’ for its ‘deep knowledge’ of compliance issues and regulations. Its practice covers two branches – the design and implementation of corporate compliance programmes, and defence and litigation on behalf of corporations and directors. Gabriel Calvillo - a former head of the environmental crimes unit of the Attorney General’s Office - steers the practice, and is experienced in litigation and compliance risk analysis. Associate Adriana Morales Figueroa counsels local and international companies on the application of AML regulations. Partner Pilar Mata retired in April 2022.Practice head(s):
Gabriel Calvillo; Claudio Jimenez
Testimonials
‘Their key strength is their profound knowledge of compliance matters.’
‘The compliance practice has have extensive technical knowledge in environmental matters.’
‘The team is made up of top-quality lawyers; the attention and dedication of Patricio Trad is outstanding.’
‘Professional, up-to-date team, with the capacity and experience to understand the needs of the client.’
‘Gabriel Calvillo is attentive and willing.’
Key clients
Create Purpose
Work highlights
- Advised the non-profit Create Purpose on its AML obligations in Mexico.
Mexico > Energy and natural resources Tier 3
Financings in the hydrocarbons and power sectors are standout strengths of the energy practice at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. The department also has experience in advising on the construction and operation of oil rigs, conventional and renewable power plants, gas pipelines and LNG facilities. As a full-service firm, the offering also includes multi-disciplinary work in the sector, handling issues ranging from labour matters to corporate governance. Horacio de Uriarte regularly acts as project counsel, as well as on behalf of sponsors, lenders and borrowers. He co-leads the department with Patricio Trad, a corporate finance all-rounder with extensive experience acting for energy-sector stakeholders. Key associate Aisha Calderón has a focus on energy and environmental matters.Practice head(s):
Horacio de Uriarte; Patricio Trad
Key clients
Sempra Infrastructure Partners
Actis
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV)
Mexico Pacific
Eurus Energy America
Woodside Petroleum
Pan American Energy
174 Power Global Corporation
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Aligned Data Centers International
Hokchi Energy
Work highlights
- Advised Sempra Infrastructure Partners on its $400m 3.250% senior notes offering due 2032.
- Acted for Woodside Petroleum on the Mexican aspects of its $20bn acquisition of Australian company BHP’s oil and gas business, whose operations in Mexico include the Trion Project.
- Acted as Mexican counsel to data centre operator Aligned Data Centers International on its acquisition of the Mexican subsidiaries of ODATA from Brazil’s Patria Investimentos and US IT company CyrusOne.
Mexico > Environment Tier 4
The environmental practice at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. is co-led by of counsel Gabriel Calvillo and senior associate Paula Pérez, and constitutes one of the pillars of the firm’s new ESG practice, launched in August 2022. The five strong team handles the gamut of relevant matters, particularly environmental M&A due diligence, compliance, risk and damage prevention, and liability matters; it is perhaps best known, however, for its capabilities in relation to administrative and criminal environmental litigation. Recent headline work included advising Actis on the Mexican-law aspects of the sale of a portfolio of renewable energy projects to GIP Helios; with other matters including extensive environmental due diligence and environmental regulatory compliance, particularly in relation to the water segment. Nevertheless, like all in the sector, the practice has felt the effect of the considerable downturn in complex project-related mandates; indeed, Calvillo has to a certain degree re-oriented his practice so as to focus more on corporate criminal liability and criminal compliance, and was appointed the firm’s criminal compliance officer in July 2022. Key associate support comes from Paulina Martínez, whose experience includes two years as a director at the Procuraduria Federal de Proteccion al Ambiente; and the ‘impressive‘ Aisha Calderón, whose practice includes both environmental and energy aspects – particularly in relation to the electricity sector.Practice head(s):
Gabriel Calvillo; Paula Pérez
Key clients
Atlas Renewable Energy
Actis
Work highlights
- Advising Atlas on the review and compliance of legal regulations regarding environmental and regulatory matters.
- Advised Actis on the Mexican law aspects of the sale to GIP Helios Aggregator of a portfolio of companies dedicated to developing renewable energy generation projects.
Mexico > Intellectual property Tier 4
Under the leadership of counsel Alejandro Díaz, Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.’s intellectual property practice is a key component of the firm’s wider offering in transactional matters, supporting on all relevant issues. In recent years the team has grown it IP portfolio management, protection and enforcement caseload; it also -in conjunction with the firm's litigation department- handles contentious IP matters. Areas of particular experience for the team include advertising matters, IP asset due diligence, and work in both the sports and entertainment sectors. Díaz is supported by associates Claudia Gutiérrez, who focuses on trade marks, patents, IT and regulatory matters; Alfonso Alcázar, who is often involved in copyright cases; and March 2022 hire Juan Pablo Cárdenas.Practice head(s):
Alejandro Díaz
Testimonials
‘Timely responses with helpful and creative advice; cost effective.’
‘Timely responses with helpful and creative advice; cost effective. We recommend Alejandro Díaz and Claudia Gutiérrez.’
‘We really admire the work that they do pro bono, for the benefit of the non-profit associations, and that they, with their team of lawyers, give advice in the necessary area that the associations request. Having and being able to support in all areas in a great practice. People willing to support and solve the doubt or problem consulted in pro bono, and even being pro bono, they do their job professionally.’
‘They have the appropriate personnel to solve the problem or doubt consulted.’
Key clients
Porzio, Bromberg & Newman
Grupo Famsa
Grupo Televisa
Adevinta
Fundacion Pro Empleo Productivo
Cognita Schools
Chantilly
DoorDash
Work highlights
- Acted for Grupo Televisa on the merger of its media, content and production assets with Univision.
- Advised Adevinta on the sale of its Mexican businesses SegundaMano and VivaAnuncios to Grupo Navent.
- Advised Cognita Schools, an international group of private schools, on the acquisition of Colegio Olinca.
Mexico > Labour and employment Tier 4
In support of its market-leading corporate team, Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. fields a labour law team with capabilities on both the contentious side and the consultancy aspects of the sector. The practice acts for clients in general labour litigation as well as amparo cases, and has an active alternative dispute resolution component, while also focusing on conflict prevention and proactive union negotiations. For transactional matters, the team is experienced in labour and employment due diligence, and also advises US law firms if they have enquiries on Mexican labour law on their clients’ behalf. Practice head Claudio Jiménez de León is an advisor to national, foreign, public and private companies on the full range of labour and employment matters, from consultancy to individual and collective litigation, and appeal proceedings. He is supported by July 2022 partner appointment Rodrigo del Valle, who frequently assists with workforce restructuring post-M&A, and with compensation structures for high-level executives, compliance strategies, collective dispute resolutions and employee transfer processes. From a deep pool of associates, Francisco Cisneros is noted for his expertise in individual disputes.Practice head(s):
Claudio Jiménez de León
Key clients
SoftBank
Riverstone
Actis
Grupo Televisa
Work highlights
- Advised Actis on the labour and employment aspects of its acquisition of MT Falcon Holdings Company from Mitsui & Co., Tokyo Gas Co, Chubu Electric Power Falcon and Tohoku Power Investment Company.
Mexico > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 5
Everardo Espino leads the 16-strong litigation practice at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C., which focuses on complex civil and commercial cases but also handles a range of administrative and constitutional matters as required by the full-service firm’s broad client base. Standout clients to have instructed the team, recently, include ICA, Televisa and Banco Santander. Formerly at his own boutique for over a decade (until 2018), Everardo is an experienced contentious practitioner who specialises in civil, commercial and administrative litigation, along with insolvency proceedings. The July 2023 promotion of Luis Pablo Ramírez Martínez, who focuses on administrative litigation and commercial arbitration) to the partnership further consolidates the practice, which can also draw on a substantial associate bench. Ramiro Cota and Fernando Cubillo have been particularly active over the last year; Santiago Costal, Salvador Alday and Elián Ávila are also noted.Practice head(s):
Everardo Espino
Key clients
Grupo Televisa
Pemex
CONOISA and ICA Constructora
Six Flags México
MDA24
Banorte
ICA
Riverstone
Eólica Corumel
F. Ruiz e Hijos
MDA 47
Advance Real Estate 2
Patrimonio
Casa de Bolsa Santander
Santander Vivienda
Banco Santander
Connus International
Broxel Pay
Scotiabank Inverlat
ICA Tenedora
Aleatica, OPI and Conmex
IENOVA
ENR AGS
Parque Eólico Reynosa III (Zuma Energía)
BlackRock
Bansi
Banco Bancrea
Sago Electronics
Producciones Azteca Digital
Rosa María Félix de Herrera
Scotiabank Inverlat
Fausto Enrique Miranda
Work highlights
- Representing Pemex, Pemex Exploración y Producción (PEP) and Perforación y Servicios (PPS) in a commercial lawsuit initiated by Perforadora Oro Negro for the alleged wrongful termination of four jack-up rig lease agreements entered into by PPS and Perforadora Oro Negro.
- Advising Connus International on a commercial trial against Informática El Corte Inglés, which defaulted on its obligation of acquiring products from Connus for up to $8m.
- Representing Six Flags Mexico in a lawsuit filed by an injured teenager and their parents in which they claim non-material damages, civil liability, and medical expenses.
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. > Firm Profile
The firm: Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. was founded in Mexico City in 1994, integrated by a team of the highest qualified lawyers, focused in providing professional legal services with the highest quality to meet its clients’ business needs. Today, Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. is a leading firm in the Mexican market, deeply committed to quality and responsiveness; it has established itself as one of the most prominent Mexican law firms and is recognized as one of the best firms in the country.
The firm started out as a financial, securities and M&A legal boutique. Presently, we have 18 practice areas which allows us to offer a full-range of legal services to our clients.
International work: Most of our lawyers and other professionals have completed graduate studies at foreign universities and have worked at US or UK law firms, which has allowed us to have a broader perspective on international legal systems and our clients’ needs. The firm is part of TAXAND, a global network of more than 550 tax partners, over 2,500 professionals and present in nearly 50 countries. It is also a founding member of AFFINITAS, an alliance of Iberoamerican law firms that includes Barros & Errazuriz Abogados in Chile, Gomez-Pinzon Abogados in Colombia and Miranda & Amado in Peru.
Main areas of practice: Antitrust, arbitration, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate criminal liability and compliance, corporate services, energy, environmental, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation and arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, real estate, sports and entertainment, tax advisory, controversy and litigation and telecommunications.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Antitrust | Francisco Fuentes | ffuentes@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Banking & Finance | Ricardo Maldonado | rmaldonado@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Capital Markets | Ricardo Maldonado | rmaldonado@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Capital Markets | Martín Sánchez | msanchez@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Capital Markets | Manuel Echave | mechave@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Pablo Mijares | pmijares@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Real estate/hotels and resorts | Lorenza Langarica | llangarica@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Energy | Horacio de Uriarte | hdeuriarte@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Intellectual property | Alejandro Díaz | adiazm@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Labor and Employment | Claudio Jiménez De León | jimenezdeleon@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Project finance | Horacio de Uriarte | hdeuriarte@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Sports and entertainment | Eugenio Macouzet | emacouzet@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Environmental | Gabriel Calvillo | gcalvillo@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Tax | Manuel Tamez | mtamez@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Telecommunications | Francisco Fuentes | ffuentes@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate Criminal Liability & Compliance | Gabriel Calvillo | gcalvillo@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Real Estate | Ignacio Armida | iarmida@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Ignacio Armida | iarmida@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Eugenio Macouzet | emacouzet@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Ricardo Maldonado | rmaldonado@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Horacio de Uriarte | hdeuriarte@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Lorenza Langarica | llangarica@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Francisco Ibañez | fibanez@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Patrick Meshoulam | pmeshoulam@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Martín Sánchez | msanchez@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Patricio Trad | ptrad@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Francisco Fuentes | ffuentes@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate Governance | Ricardo Maldonado | rmaldonado@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Manuel Echave | mechave@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Litigation | Everardo Espino | eespino@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Litigation and Tax Controversy | Nora Morales | nmorales@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Litigation and Tax Controversy | Enrique Ramírez | eramirez@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201-7400 |
Capital Markets | Patrick Meshoulam | pmeshoulam@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Antitrust | Carlos Orcí | corci@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Banking & Finance | Pablo Mijares | pmijares@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Banking & Finance | Manuel Echave | mechave@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Banking & Finance | Francisco Ibañez | fibanez@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Banking & Finance | Martín Sánchez | msanchez@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Banking & Finance | Ignacio Armida | iarmida@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Banking & Finance | Patrick Meshoulam | pmeshoulam@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Capital Markets | Francisco Ibañez | fibanez@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Capital Markets | Patricio Trad | ptrad@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Real Estate | Pablo Mijares | pmijares@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Real Estate | Manuel Echave | mechave@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Real Estate | Eugenio Macouzet | emacouzet@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Energy | Patricio Trad | ptrad@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Restructuring & Insolvency | Everardo J. Espino | eespino@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Corporate Services | Adriana Morales | mamorales@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Francisco Glennie | fglennie@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Project Finance | Francisco Glennie | fglennie@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Capital Markets | Francisco Glennie | fglennie@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Corporate | M&A | Carlos Jiménez Cantú | cjimenez@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Capital Markets | Carlos Jiménez Cantú | cjimenez@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Real Estate | Carlos Jiménez Cantú | cjimenez@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Banking & Finance | Carlos Jiménez Cantú | cjimenez@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
Data Protection | Elian Ávila | eavila@macf.com.mx | +52 (55) 5201 7400 |
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