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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June 22, 2026
On June 18, 2026, the Ministry of Energy (“SENER”) published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (“DOF”) the Agreement issuing the Guidelines for the voluntary and expedited migration of self-supply and cogeneration of electricity to the figures established under the Electric Sector Law (the “Guidelines”). Likewise, on June 18, 2026, the CNE published in the DOF the Methodology for Determining the Charge for the Electricity Transmission Service (the “Transmission Methodology”), which will become effective on October 19, 2026. The Transmission Methodology repeals the previous methodology that established the so-called “postage stamp wheeling rate” (porteo estampilla) and introduces a new transmission service charge.
June 11, 2026
On May 28, 2026, two precedents issued by the Plenary of the Superior Chamber of the Federal Court of Administrative Justice (Tribunal Federal de Justicia Administrativa or “TFJA”) were published in the Court’s official journal. These precedents address the tax treatment of capital contributions and dividend distributions.
June 3, 2026
Mexico and the United States concluded the first formal round of negotiations under the Joint Review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), held on May 28–29, 2026, in Mexico City.