Pablo Mijares

Partner since 1994

Pablo is one of the founding partners of Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. He has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions and private equity transactions, as well as in public and private bidding processes.

He regularly advises buyers, sellers and investors in complex mergers, acquisitions and joint-ventures, shareholders’ conflicts and strategic planning of specific projects. He has for many years advised on real estate transactions for hospitality, commercial and residential projects.

He has extensive experience in cross-border and international transactions, which constitute most of his practice, representing Mexican and foreign entities. He has actively participated in various acquisitions and joint- ventures involving insurers, banking businesses, as well as in the sale of high-value assets owned or controlled by governmental agencies.

Pablo is constantly ranked in legal industry publications as one of the best M&A lawyers in Mexico.

+52 (55) 5201 7409
pmijares@macf.com.mx
Languages
  • Spanish.
  • English.

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The experience and educational background of our professionals form the foundation of our practice.

Our continuous dedication and preparation ensure that each client receives high-quality legal representation, backed by a solid foundation of knowledge and experience.
Education
  • Law Degree, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, 1991.

Experience
  • Foreign Associate, White & Case, New York, 1991-1992.
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Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

Awards and recognitions

Pablo has won several awards

  • Corporate / M&A: The Elite, Band 1 – Chambers & Partners
  • M&A, Highly Regarded Lawyer – IFLR1000
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August 31, 2026
On August 30, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum submitted a bill to the Senate (the "Bill") amending the Foreign Investment Law (the "LIE" per its acronym in Spanish) with the purpose of creating a national security screening process for the acquisition of Mexican companies by foreign investors.