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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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August 21, 2026
New Regulation for the Determination and Payment of the Non-Forfeiture Guarantee Fee for National Water Rights
On August 4, 2026, the Decree issuing the Regulation for the Determination and Payment of the Non-Forfeiture Guarantee Fee for National Water Rights (the “Regulation”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (the “OGF”). The Regulation entered into force on August 5, 2026, and repealed the previous regulation published in the OGF on May 27, 2011, subject to the exceptions described below.
August 19, 2026
Scope of Attorney-Client Privilege in Antitrust Investigations
On August 7, 2026, a legal criterion from the Second Circuit Court on Administrative Matters Specialized in Economic Competition, Broadcasting and Telecommunications (the “Court”) was made public, in connection with the ruling date February 25, 2026, issued in file number R.A. 281/2024. In this decision, the Court held that attorney-client privilege only applies to communications effectively containing legal advice, provided by an independent, certified legal professional.
August 12, 2026
Major Changes to the General Rules (RCG) referred to in the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Operations with Illicit Proceeds (LFPIORPI)
On August 7, 2026, the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit published Agreement 115/2026 in the Official Gazette of the Federation, amending, adding, and repealing various provisions of the General Rules (RCG) referred to in the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Operations with Illicit Proceeds (LFPIORPI).