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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May 19, 2026
On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court (“SCJN”) (Amparo en Revisión 551/2024) held that a retail store commercializing menstrual hygiene products lacks standing to challenge, by means of an amparo proceeding, the constitutionality of Article 2-A of the Value Added Tax Law (Ley del Impuesto al Valor Agregado, “LIVA”). Said provision establishes that the sale of menstrual cups, sanitary pads, and tampons for menstrual hygiene products is subject to a 0% rate for value added tax (“VAT”) purposes, while excluding other menstrual hygiene products from such treatment.
May 13, 2026
On May 11, 2026, the Ministry of Energy ("SENER" per its acronym in Spanish) published the "Second Request for Proposals for the priority handling of requests for power generation permits and Interconnection to the National Electric System, aligned with Binding Planning" (the "Second RfP"). This Second RfP continues the process initiated with the first request for proposals issued on October 17, 2025 (the "First RfP"), which resulted in the granting of 18 power generation permits by the National Energy Commission ("CNE").
May 5, 2026
On May 4, 2026, the President of Mexico announced immediate investment measures under the Plan México (the “Immediate Measures”). These actions aim at establishing measures to bolster public and private investment through coordination among different Ministries.