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Juan Pablo Betancourt

Partner since 2026

Juan Pablo has extensive experience in representing local and foreign clients on domestic and cross-border financing transactions including corporate and project finance. Juan Pablo also has broad experience representing local and foreign clients on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, joint ventures and strategic alliances.

He has experience providing advice in matters relating to financial regulation, including the authorization, incorporation and start-up of operations of various institutions in the financial sector.

Likewise, Juan Pablo has experience representing issuers and financial intermediaries in the issuance of capital and debt, public and private, both in Mexico and abroad.

+52 (55) 5201 7475
jpbetancourt@macf.com.mx
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  • 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, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2016.
  • “Drafting Contracts in English” Certificate, Georgetown University Law Center, 2013.
  • Law Degree, Escuela Libre de Derecho, 2011.
Experience
  • Foreign Associate, Dechert, LLP, 2016— 2017.
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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.

Awards and recognitions

Juan Pablo has won several awards

  • Banking & Finance, Next Generation Partner - Legal 500
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September 10, 2026
2027 Economic Package
On September 8, 2026, the Federal Executive submitted to the Mexican Congress the Economic Package for fiscal year 2027. Among other documents, such package comprises: (i) the bill of decree amending, adding to and repealing various provisions of the Income Tax Law, together with its transitional provisions; (ii) the bill of decree amending, adding to and repealing various provisions of the Federal Duties Law; (iii) the bill of decree amending, adding to and repealing various provisions of the Customs Law; (iv) the bill for the Federal Revenue Law for fiscal year 2027; and (v) the draft Federal Expenditure Budget for fiscal year 2027 (hereinafter, the "2027 Economic Package").
September 10, 2026
Digital Payments in Mexico: New Bill Proposes Significant Changes to Financial Services Contracting and the Payments Ecosystem
On September 8, 2026, the Federal Executive Branch submitted a bill to enact the Digital Economy Law for Digital and Electronic Payments (the “Bill”), which seeks to accelerate the adoption of electronic and digital payment methods in Mexico and facilitate access to financial services.
August 31, 2026
Proposed amendment regarding the approval of foreign investment on national security grounds
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.