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Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico


Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.

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  • Services:

The reputation of our Firm was in part made by our involvement in marquee M&A transactions that have shaped the corporate landscape in Mexico. We represent and provide ongoing advice to buyers, sellers and investors in important domestic and complex cross-border transactions. Our M&A practice offers clients comprehensive solutions, integrating our capabilities in Finance, Antitrust, Labor, Tax, Compliance, Environmental, Intellectual Property and Litigation.  Our mandates for listed companies and clients active in heavily regulated business sectors often implicate detailed, complex discussions with the Mexican authorities, endowing our M&A practice with a wealth of regulatory experience.

  • Team:

We can rely on one of the largest teams in the country that is consistently ranked as market leader in Mexico. Many of our partners sit on boards of leading private and listed companies, and actively participate in strategic discussions and business decision making, allowing them to have a true and tested business-oriented approach. Our team is formed by professionals graduated from prestigious national and foreign universities and our lawyers are known for their deep technical knowledge, efficient communication with companies and excellent client service.

  • Clients:

We regularly act for Mexico’s leading corporates, banks, private equity funds and investors, as well as a range of foreign clients. 

Clients (19)

  • OHL Concesiones
  • Macquarie
  • Zurich Insurance
  • Credit Suisse Asset Management
  • AEA Investors
  • Grupo Financiero Santander
  • Actis
  • Atlas Renewable Energy
  • Arauco
  • Key Safety Systems
  • IEnova
  • Bayer México
  • Grupo Axo
  • Stirling Square Capital Partners
  • Wamex Private Equity
  • Artha Capital
  • Nexxus Capital
  • Constellation Brands
  • Alta Growth

Industries (21)

  • Automotive
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Products
  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Beverage
  • Government
  • Infrastructure
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Mexico

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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 the sale and purchase of equity stakes and corporate restructuring.

Work Highlights

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  • Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes advised Prosus in the USD1.7 billion acquisition of Despegar, including advice on the Mexican-law aspects of the cross-border acquisition transaction.

Strengths

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  • Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes’ engagement is critical to the success and legal integrity of our complex transaction. The firm stands out for its highly responsive and practical culture, providing senior-level attention and clear, business-focused advice that drives transactions to a successful and efficient close.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes' speed and efficiency in responding to and addressing our needs are crucial to us. We are very satisfied with the work they do and the service they provide.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Pablo Mijares
    Band 1Pablo Mijares

    Pablo Mijares

    Distinguished 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 widely knowledgeable about general corporate mandates.

    • Pablo Mijares is a leading figure in Mexico. It is reassuring to have him on board.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
    • Pablo Mijares demonstrates a strong commitment to his clients. He is able to move highly sophisticated deals forward.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Ricardo Maldonado Yáñez
    Band 1Ricardo Maldonado Yáñez

    Ricardo Maldonado Yáñez

    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 is extremely knowledgeable, creative and commercially sophisticated. He is a pleasure to work with and a leader in the corporate field.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
    • There are no lawyers in the M&A practice more competent than Ricardo Maldonado Yáñez. It is a pleasure to work with him.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Patricio Trad Cepeda
    Band 2Patricio Trad Cepeda

    Patricio Trad Cepeda

    Mexico City-based partner Patricio Trad Cepeda benefits from his solid experience advising clients on a wide range of matters, including corporate finance and M&A.

    • Patricio Trad Cepeda is a very good M&A lawyer in Mexico.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Francisco Glennie Quirós
    Band 3Francisco Glennie Quirós

    Francisco Glennie Quirós

    Strong 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 resolving complex situations in a practical way. He is a pleasure to work with.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Martin Sánchez Bretón
    Band 3Martin Sánchez Bretón

    Martin Sánchez Bretón

    Martin Sánchez Bretón boasts experience assisting clients with a wide range of corporate and M&A matters in Mexico.
    • Martin Sánchez Bretón demonstrates an impressive ability to understand our needs, think strategically and provide added value.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Carlos Jiménez Cantú
    Band 4Carlos Jiménez Cantú

    Carlos Jiménez Cantú

    Partner Carlos Jiménez Cantú obtains market commendation for his corporate and M&A practice in Mexico.

    • Carlos Jiménez Cantú is very involved in complex M&A deals.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Eugenio Macouzet de Leon
    Band 4Eugenio Macouzet de Leon

    Eugenio Macouzet de Leon

    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.

    • I would highlight Eugenio Macouzet de Leon's creativity when handling M&A matters in Mexico.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Francisco Fuentes Ostos
    Band 4Francisco Fuentes Ostos

    Francisco Fuentes Ostos

    Francisco Fuentes Ostos combines strong experience in the corporate arena along with knowledge of the telecommunications sector in Mexico.
    • Francisco Fuentes Ostos's level of client service is very high. He is a great lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Ignacio Armida Beguerisse
    Band 4Ignacio Armida Beguerisse

    Ignacio Armida Beguerisse

    Ignacio Armida Beguerisse garners market approval for his involvement in M&A transactions in Mexico.

    • Ignacio Armida Beguerisse’s ability to translate legal concepts into actionable business recommendations and consistently meet tight deadlines is crucial to maintaining our project timeline.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingAnacandy Perusquía
    Up and ComingAnacandy Perusquía

    Anacandy Perusquía

    Up-and-coming practitioner Anacandy Perusquía is recognised for her solid corporate practice in Mexico, earning notable client praise.

    • Anacandy Perusquía provides particularly insightful guidance while maintaining rigorous attention to legal detail.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America

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