Federico del Rio

Associate since 2018

Federico’s practice focuses on project development and finance across the energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure spaces. He regularly assists clients in matters involving LNG export terminals, natural gas transportation, conventional and renewable power generation, and electric transmission facilities.

His practice encompasses the drafting, negotiation, and review of power purchase, offtake, interconnection, natural gas transportation, EPC, and O&M agreements. He also represents buyers, sellers, and investors in acquisition transactions of energy projects.

Federico’s experience extends to commodities trading and regulation of energy assets. He represents clients before federal agencies in matters across the full spectrum of energy regulation. These include securing regulatory approvals and proceedings of compliance, enforcement, rulemaking, and ratemaking.

+52 (55) 5201 7582
fadelrio@macf.com.mx
Languages
  • Spanish.
  • English.

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Our continuous dedication and preparation ensure that each client receives high-quality legal representation, backed by a solid foundation of knowledge and experience.
Education
  • Master of Laws, (LL.M.), Harvard Law School, 2022.
  • Passed New York Bar Examination, 2022.
  • Law Degree (Highest Honors), Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, 2017.
Experience
  • International Visiting Attorney, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, 2022 - 2023.
Contact
Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

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December 12, 2025
On December 9, 2025, the Chamber of Deputies of the Honorable Congress of the Union approved and remitted to the Senate the draft decree amending various tariff items of the Law of General Import and Export Taxes. The primary objective of this reform is to update the tariff rates applicable to a wide range of products, with particular emphasis on goods originating from countries with which Mexico does not currently maintain Free Trade Agreements.
November 5, 2025
On December 3, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo submitted to the Senate the initiatives that, together, would redefine Mexico’s working time regime by setting a 40‑hour weekly cap, as well as new limits on overtime and the obligation to maintain an electronic record of actual hours worked.
December 3, 2025
Today, December 3, the President of Mexico announced during the morning press conference the increase of the minimum wage for 2026 and highlighted key elements of the Federal Government’s initiative and implementation strategy to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours. According to the announcement, the initiative will be submitted to Congress today for formal presentation before the close of the regular session, and it is expected to be debated in early 2026.