Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes houses a heavyweight corporate department that benefits from a stellar reputation in the market in Mexico. Its deep bench of lawyers is retained by notable local and international clients acting as buyers and sellers to advise on highly sophisticated cross-border M&A transactions. Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes is particularly experienced in advising on sale and purchase of equity stakes and corporate restructuring.

"The team at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes is very robust, with specialists in multiple disciplines. They offer excellent levels of engagement and response times."

"The lawyers at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes know our philosophy and values, which we really appreciate. They know how to perfectly share and manage the workload as a team."

Market-leading partner Ricardo Maldonado Yáñez is highly adept at advising on corporate matters, including the sale and acquisition of assets and equity investments in Mexico. "Ricardo Maldonado Yáñez knows everyone in Mexico and is very plugged in. His commercial connections are invaluable in the market." "Ricardo Maldonado Yáñez is a lawyer who has seen everything and has had everything thrown at him. We know we will get a response from him within minutes; he is truly one of the best lawyers in Mexico."

Noteworthy partner Pablo Mijares has a long track record of assisting national and international clients with corporate and M&A transactions in Mexico. He is also knowledgeable about general corporate mandates. "Pablo Mijares is an experienced corporate lawyer with extensive knowledge and excellent insights for the offering of the best legal strategy."

Mexico City-based partner Patricio Trad Cepeda benefits from his solid experience advising clients on a wide range of matters, including corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. "Patricio Trad Cepeda supports us with specific consultations on day-to-day corporate matters, and we are very happy with his service. He gives us peace of mind."

Established partner Eugenio Macouzet de Leon provides incisive insight into corporate and M&A matters arising in Mexico. His clientele hails from an array of industries, ranging from financial services to real estate. "Eugenio Macouzet de Leon's negotiation skills are noteworthy. He goes beyond the legal aspects, and offers comprehensive advice which takes into account the business needs of the client."

Francisco Fuentes Ostos combines strong experience in the corporate arena along with knowledge of the telecommunications sector in Mexico. "Francisco Fuentes Ostos is an outstanding corporate and M&A lawyer. He is very commercially aware and offers a high level of service."

Martin Sánchez Bretón boasts experience assisting clients with a wide range of corporate and M&A matters in Mexico. "We work a lot with Martin Sánchez Bretón. He is always very involved in our matters."

Up-and-coming partner Carlos Jiménez Cantú joins the ranking this year following market commendation for his corporate and M&A practice in Mexico. "Carlos Jiménez Cantú is a highly qualified professional with strong knowledge and commercial awareness."

Up-and-coming partner Francisco Glennie Quirós continues to receive praise from clients for his role in complex M&A and corporate transactions in Mexico. "Francisco Glennie Quirós is excellent at understanding the needs of his clients. He is totally committed to them."