Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. advises on all manner of antitrust and competition matters, with particular strength in transactional work where it handles merger control filings for high-calibre international clients spanning the energy, telecoms and financial sectors, among others. The group advises across all stages of monopolistic practice procedures and contentious defence, as shown by its successful defence of Grupo Casa Saba in COFECE’s pharmaceutical sector investigation and ongoing representation in the related amparo lawsuit. Name partner Francisco Fuentes' practice is centred on merger analysis and antitrust litigation; he co-leads the practice with Carlos Orcí, whose close knowledge of Mexico's competition authorities enables him to assist international clients navigate merger control procedures and investigations related to essential inputs and entry barriers. Key support is provided by antitrust litigator and senior associate Elian Ávila, who has strong expertise in leniency procedures and investigations, while associate Patricio Rivas plays an active role across both the advisory and contentious sides of the practice.