
About
Provided by Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
- Services:
Our Firm’s Projects practice is known for providing comprehensive advice on pathfinder energy and infrastructure projects across the country. The Firm has broad experience in structuring financing arrangements on a non-recourse basis, our participation in the design of structures being enriched by the Firm's experience in banking and securities. We also have an enviable track record in PPP and APP projects, with first-mover advantage in several assets classes and financial structures. The responsiveness and commercial approach of our lawyers is well recognized and offers clients added value on complex transactions.
- Team:
Our Firm has one of the largest and most experienced teams of project lawyers in the country. Our Projects team is lauded for its market knowledge, deep understanding of different project structures, and draws on its vast experience to develop new financing solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients.
- Clients:
The Firm advises sponsors, public entities, private companies and lenders from around the world on projects financings for infrastructure such as power generation facilities (solar, wind, gas-fired), oil and gas pipelines, petrochemical plants and platforms, water treatment and toxic waste facilities, ports, highways and railroads.
Chambers Review
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes is a market-leading firm that commands a stellar reputation for its expertise in the projects domain in Mexico. The legal team is particularly adept at assisting financial institutions acting as lenders with the development of energy projects. The practice group also boasts enviable experience in advising on matters arising in the renewable energy sphere, with particular activity in solar projects. The firm offers additional prowess in the development of transport infrastructure projects.
Work Highlights
- Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes assisted ICA Constructora de Infraestructura with a loan of around USD200 million obtained from Banobras, destined to finance the Izamal-Cancún segment of the Tren Maya project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes are used to dealing with complex situations and show very good knowledge of legal issues."
"We deal with very complex, pioneering contracts, and they do a great job. They anticipate issues and bring solid substantive advice."
"Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes are used to dealing with complex situations and show very good knowledge of legal issues."
"We deal with very complex, pioneering contracts, and they do a great job. They anticipate issues and bring solid substantive advice."
Notable Practitioners

Experienced practitioner Horacio de Uriarte is co-head of the project's department at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, and boasts experience in the financing of renewable energy projects in Mexico. Horacio's clients praise his knowledge of the area, as well as his availability.
"Horacio de Uriarte displays very good knowledge and availability."
"Horacio de Uriarte is very responsive. I work a lot with him in infrastructure projects, and he is great."

Associate-to-watch Aisha Calderón enters the rankings this year after receiving praise from market onlookers for her particular expertise in the financing and development of energy projects in Mexico.
"Aisha Calderón is a young yet great lawyer. You should watch her growth closely."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
Mexico
Members
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Clients
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Actis
Alten Renewable Energy Developments
Artha Capital
Atlas Renewable Energy
BNP Paribas
Banco Intesa Sanpoaolo
Bancomext
Banobras
BlackRock
Cúbico
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV)
Grupo Energía México (Gemex)
IEnova
JP Morgan
Macquarie Mexican Infrastructure Fund (MMIF)
Nacional Financiera
Natixis
Nomura
OHL
Sumitomo
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
TransCanada Pipelines
Zuma Energía
Industries
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Conventional & Renewable Energy
Healthcare
Oil & Gas
Toll Roads/Highways