Ricardo Maldonado

Partner since 1999

Ricardo has over 25 years of experience providing advice and counseling to Mexican and foreign clients on domestic and cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, joint ventures and strategic alliances. He also represents issuers and financial institutions in several domestic and international, public and private debt and equity offerings, and advises clients in the negotiation, structuring and drafting of complex financings and in infrastructure projects.

Ricardo also focuses part of his practice to Corporate Governance matters, advising family-owned and publicly listed companies in related matters.

Ricardo serves as member and/or secretary of the Board of Directors of several private and stock exchange listed companies, including Consorcio Ara, Volaris, ICA, Grupo Televisa, Grupo Pueblo Bonito and Ollamani (Estadio Azteca, Club América and Play City).

On Pro Bono work, Ricardo actively participates as a mentor and lawyer assisting in matters of Endeavor México and of the Mexican Bar Association Foundation.   He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and of the International Corporate Governance Network.

+52 (55) 5201 7447
rmaldonado@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
  • LL.M., University of Chicago, 1993.
  • Diplomat law degree, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, 1991.
  • Law Degree, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 1991.
Experience
  • Foreign Associate , White & Case, New York, 1993-1995.
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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

Ricardo has won several awards

  • Corporate / M&A: The Elite, Band 1 - Chambers & Partners
  • Capital Markets, Band 2 - Chambers & Partners
  • Banking & Finance, Band 3 - Chambers & Partners
  • Capital Markets, Leading Partner - Legal 500
  • Corporate & M&A, Hall of fame - Legal 500
  • Banking / Capital Markes, / M&A,  Highly Regarded Lawyer – IFLR 1000
  • M&A Power List Latin America  - Legal 500
  • Lawyer of the Year in Mexico 2024 -  Best Lawyers
  • M&A Power List Latin America, 2024 – Legal 500
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February 10, 2026
On February 6, 2026, the Federal Electricity Commission (“CFE”) and the Ministry of Energy (“SENER”) presented the Request for Proposals for CFE’s Mixed Development Schemes (the “RfP”). The RfP details certain elements of the structure of mixed development schemes and establishes the deadlines and requirements for participation.
February 4, 2026
On February 3, 2026, the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, accompanied by the Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, presented the Infrastructure Investment Plan for Development with Welfare 2026-2030 (the "Plan"). This strategy foresees a significant increase in public investment to develop public infrastructure and encourages the participation of the private sector through the implementation of mixed schemes, differentiated from Public-Private Partnerships, with the aim of achieving complementary investments that protect public finances.
February 3, 2026
On January 28, 2026, the Federal Electricity Commission (“CFE” per its acronym in Spanish) published the Guidelines for Mixed Development Schemes (the “Guidelines”) in the Official Gazette of the Federation. The Guidelines establish the minimum content of mixed investment agreements, the selection procedures for the participation of private parties in mixed development schemes, and the selection procedure for the migration of permits under the Electric Power Public Service Law (“LSPEE” by its acronym in Spanish).