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Francisco Fuentes Ostos

Partner since 1994

Francisco has broad experience in antitrust, mergers & acquisitions, and telecommunications. His practice focuses on merger analysis and review, antitrust litigation, and counseling work.

Francisco has been involved in several antitrust filings made before the Mexican antitrust authorities (IFETEL and COFECE), in national and international review proceedings derived from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other transactions, as well as in administrative proceedings regarding the investigation of anticompetitive conducts (both absolute and relative monopolistic practices).

His expertise also includes developing and implementing antitrust compliance programs and in acting in telecommunications regulatory matters.

Likewise, he has significant experience with domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. He regularly advises buyers, sellers, and investors in complex merger and acquisition transactions.

+52 (55) 5201 7408
ffuentes@macf.com.mx
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  • 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
  • Master of Laws, University of Cambridge, 1992.
  • Law Degree, Escuela Libre de Derecho, 1990.
Experience
  • Foreign Associate, Clifford Chance, New York, 1992-1993.
Contact
Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

Awards and recognitions

Francisco has won several awards

  • Corporate / M&A: The Elite, Band 4 – Chambers & Partners
  • Competititon / Antitrust, Band 2 – Chambers & Partners
  • Competititon & Antitrust, Leading Partner – Legal 500
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November 25, 2025
Reform to Mexico’s Customs Law
A decree amending, adding, and repealing various provisions of the Customs Law was published in the Federal Official Gazzette. The Congress of the Union approved this decree, which will enter into force on January 1, 2026, except for certain provisions with specific effective dates.
November 20, 2025
Leniency Program and Increased Fines under the Reform to the Federal Economic Competition Law
The 2025 reform to the Federal Economic Competition Law, published in July of that year, substantially reshaped Mexico’s regulatory framework, strengthening both cooperation mechanisms and sanctions related to anticompetitive practices.
November 3, 2025
Transition to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT): Composition of the Plenum and Appointment of the Chairwoman
Following recent regulatory developments in telecommunications and broadcasting, on October 7, 2025, the President sent to the Senate her proposal for candidates for commissioners to be part of the Plenum of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission ("CRT"). On October 14, the Senate ratified the appointment of the commissioners proposed by the President and on October 16, 2025, the President appointed Norma Solano Rodríguez as Chairwoman of the CRT. With this, as of October 17, 2025, the constitutional reform on organic simplification published on December 20, 2024 in the Official Gazette of the Federation (“DOF”) came into force, by which the Federal Telecommunications Institute ("IFT") is extinguished, and the CRT starts operations as the sole authority in telecommunications and broadcasting.