LAWYER PROFILE

Ricardo Chacón

Latin America 2027

ECIJA

Ranked in 2 practice areas

TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)

Mexico

1 year ranked

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded

Mexico

2 years ranked

About

Provided by ECIJA

Latin America

Practice Areas

Corporate and M&A

Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Sports and Entertainment

Career

Ricardo is Managing Partner with complex experience in transactions and international corporate advisory.

Ricardo Chacón is the Managing Partner of ECIJA Mexico, LATAM Coordinator, and a member of ECIJA's International Executive Committee. With more than 30 years of experience, he leads the Corporate/M&A, TMT, Project Finance, Sports Law, and Fashion Law practices at ECIJA Mexico. He has advised North American, European, and Asian multinationals on various transactions and project structuring, with a strong presence in sectors such as IT, telecommunications, entertainment, fashion, sports, pharmaceutical logistics, healthcare, and retail.

- Professor at the Law Faculty of Universidad Panamericana, teaching in the Master's programs in Business Law and Economic Law

- Former lecturer at Universidad Panamericana and Universidad La Salle, teaching subjects in Commercial Law, Corporate Law, and Competition Law

Professional Memberships

Honorary Member of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA), where he served as National Representative for Mexico, President of the Telecommunications Commission, and member of the Executive Committee

Education

Universidad Panamericana

Law Degree

Universidad Panamericana

Master's Degree in Corporate Law

Universidad Panamericana

Master's Degree in Legal Sciences

University of Texas at Austin

LL.M. (Master of Laws)

Universidad Panamericana

Doctorate in Law (ongoing)

Universidad Panamericana

Postgraduate Studies in Corporate-Economic Law

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM)

Diploma in Telecommunications

Instituto de Empresa (IE), Madrid, Spain

Postgraduate Degree in M&A

Harvard University and IE Business School

Corporate Law Programs

Awards

Recognized in his practice areas

Chambers & Partners

Recognized in his practice areas

Legal 500

Recognized in his practice areas

IFLR1000

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Mexico

Industry Sector Expertise

Telecommunications

Entertainment

Fashion

Sports

Pharmaceutical Logistics

Healthcare

Retail

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) - Mexico

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Managing partner Ricardo Chacón receives positive market recognition for his practice in the Mexican TMT arena.

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Mexico

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Partner Ricardo Chacón earns praise for his activity in the corporate and M&A sphere in Mexico, frequently advising clients from the retail, sports and food and beverage sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ricardo Chacón's availability, expertise and the confidence he inspires are remarkable. He goes beyond simply providing legal advice, taking the time to ensure that we understand matters clearly.
TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)Chambers Latin America
Ricardo Chacón is an excellent legal team leader, with extensive experience and the ability to negotiate effectively under pressure. He is always willing to listen to clients' questions regarding the progress of transactions.
Corporate/M&A: Highly RegardedChambers Latin America