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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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November 5, 2025
Initiative to amend legislation on working hours
On December 3, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo submitted to the Senate the initiatives that, together, would redefine Mexico’s working time regime by setting a 40‑hour weekly cap, as well as new limits on overtime and the obligation to maintain an electronic record of actual hours worked.
December 3, 2025
Minimum wage increase and workweek reduction announced
Today, December 3, the President of Mexico announced during the morning press conference the increase of the minimum wage for 2026 and highlighted key elements of the Federal Government’s initiative and implementation strategy to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours. According to the announcement, the initiative will be submitted to Congress today for formal presentation before the close of the regular session, and it is expected to be debated in early 2026.
November 27, 2025
Subcontracting Inspection Protocol
On November 24, 2025, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (“STPS”, per its acronym in Spanish) issued the “Subcontracting Inspection Protocol” (the “Protocol”) which establishes the guidelines and procedures for monitoring and enforcing labor regulations applicable to subcontracting in Mexico.