Francisco Ibáñez

Partner since 2010

Francisco has experience in banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and general corporate practice.

He regularly advises buyers, sellers and investors in mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, banking institutions and borrowers.

He worked for the legal department of América Móvil, the leading provider of wireless communications services in Mexico and one of the largest in Latin America, where he obtained experience in M&A.

He has also been involved in public offerings, credit transactions, and structured finance operations.

+52 (55) 5201 7423
fibanez@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
  • Master of Laws LL.M., Northwestern University School of Law, 2001.
  • Law Degree, Universidad Panamericana, 1998.
Experience
  • Foreign Associate, Fried Frank, New York, 2001-2002.
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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.

Prizes and recognitions

Francisco has received several awards

  • M&A, Highly Regarded Lawyer – IFLR 1000
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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.
August 26, 2026
On August 17, 2026, the Ministry of Energy (“SENER”, per its acronym in Spanish) published in the Federal Official Gazette the Provisions setting forth the requirements for the purchase of Clean Energy Certificates for the years 2025 and 2026 (the "Provisions").
August 21, 2026
On August 4, 2026, the Decree issuing the Regulation for the Determination and Payment of the Non-Forfeiture Guarantee Fee for National Water Rights (the “Regulation”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (the “OGF”). The Regulation entered into force on August 5, 2026, and repealed the previous regulation published in the OGF on May 27, 2011, subject to the exceptions described below.