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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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October 30, 2026
Energy and Infrastructure→ Deadline for the registration for BESS projects under Strategic P Projects scheme is extended
On October 29, 2026, the Ministry of Energy (“SENER”) published in the Federal Official Gazette the decree issuing the fourth amendment (the “Amending Decree”) to the decree issuing the Call for Proposals for Strategic Power Generation and Storage Projects aligned with Binding Planning (the “Call for Proposals”), originally published on May 15, 2026, and subsequently amended on May 26, July 10, and September 2, 2026.
October 30, 2026
Energy and Infrastructure → Amendments regarding the approval of foreign investment on national security grounds enter into force
Following up on our client alert of August 31, 2026, the amendment to the Foreign Investment Law (Ley de Inversión Extranjera) (the “LIE Amendment”), which the President had submitted to the Senate on August 30, 2026, was published today in the Federal Official Gazette. The LIE Amendment will enter into force the day following its publication.
October 27, 2026
International Trade → Amendment to the Customs Law: Valuation, Precautionary Seizure, and Penalties
On October 23, 2026, the Decree amending and supplementing various provisions of the Customs Law (the “Decree”) was published in Mexico’s Official Gazette (DOF). The amendments strengthen customs valuation enforcement, modify precautionary seizure and its substitution, and introduce new provisions on customs violations and penalties.