Manuel Echave

Partner since 2009

Manuel has experience representing domestic and foreign clients, as well as financial institutions in banking and corporate finance transactions, including the design and implementation of structured financing schemes. He has represented several issuers, financial intermediaries, placement agents and rating agencies in capital markets transactions, including securitizations, capital and debt issuances, through public or private offerings in Mexico and abroad.

He has participated as a legal advisor to sponsors and financial institutions in various project financings and in the issuance of project bonds in the electricity, gas and infrastructure sectors.

Manuel has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and buyouts including aspects related to issues of economic competition. He has also participated in the negotiation and implementation of strategic partnerships and joint ventures, and in the development and implementation of projects or businesses derived from these associations.

Additionally, he has represented real estate developers and promotors in the sale and purchase of real estate properties, in the financings for the purchase or construction of real estate projects and in joint ventures for the development of real estate projects.

+52 (55) 5201 7436
mechave@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's degree in Law, Northwestern University School of Law, 2001.
  • Law Degree, Anahuac University, 1997.
Experience
  • Foreign Associate, Allen & Overy, 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.

Awards and recognitions

Manuel has won several awards

  • Capital Markets — Chambers & Partners
  • Banking & Finance, Capital Markets — Legal 500
  • Lawyer of the Year Banking & Finance — Legal 500
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November 15, 2024
On November 13, 2024, the Chamber of Representatives approved the initiative to amend Article 19 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States (CPEUM), which provides the list of offenses warranting mandatory preventive detention.
November 12, 2024
Mijares announces the incorporation of Jaqueline Aranda as counsel responsible for the new Foreign Trade area. This strategic addition will allow Mijares to offer comprehensive advice on foreign trade and customs matters, supporting its clients on key issues in all customs regimes, certification of origin, regulatory compliance and nearshoring.
November 14, 2024
On November 12, 2024, the Decree granting a deferral of the moment of accrual of the interest obtained in swap transactions which underlying indicator is the Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate (“TIIE” for its acronym in Spanish) for a term of 28 days, converted into other swap transactions, and which underlying indicator is the Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate for a term of one banking business day referred to as Funding TIIE (“TIIE de Fondeo”), in order for such transactions to be considered as a single integrated financial derivative transaction with the corresponding tax effects, was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation ("DOF").