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
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, 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.
Contact
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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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.