Noted for its 'professionalism, approachability and mental agility', the team at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. is a strong choice for corporate and M&A mandates. Core areas of expertise include domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, stock acquisitions, asset sales, private equity investments, competitive processes, joint ventures and mezzanine investments. Companies, banks, private equity funds, investors and non-bank financial institutions regularly look to the group for support. Leadership of the 'experienced, knowledgeable' and 'ethical' team is shared between five of its partners: Pablo Mijares, Ricardo Maldonado, Patricio Trad, Francisco Glennie and Ignacio Armida. Co-founding partner Mijares specialises in M&A, private equity transactions and public and private bidding processes; Maldonado has focused his practice on M&A, joint ventures and strategic alliances; and Trad majors on M&A, buyouts, joint ventures and divestitures, securities regulation and infrastructure matters. Glennie, who garners praise as a 'business-oriented attorney', deals with M&A, corporate law and financings, as does Armida. Also noted are Francisco Fuentes (antitrust, M&A and telecoms); Lorenza Langarica, who majors on structured financings, corporate law, real estate and energy; and Anacandy Perusquía, who was promoted to the partnership in January 2025 and covers corporate law, project finance, and M&A and private equity transactions. The key names to note at associate level are Isabel Gamboa and Juan Pablo Betancourt.
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Testimonials
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‘They work very well as a team, closely aligned with the needs of the project and the client.'
‘Experienced, knowledgeable, ethical. They have a very solid team.'
'I'd highlight Martín Sánchez Breton, Ignacio Armida and Daniela López.'
‘Mijares is highly knowledgeable about M&A practices in the Mexican energy market.'
‘The team's experience and vast knowledge stand out. They also maintain a focus on the business despite dealing with complex transaction structures. They are a trusted source when making key decisions.'
‘Francisco Glennie - business-oriented attorney. Highly pragmatic in his analysis and recommendations, which streamlines decision-making in transaction negotiations. An ideal partner for dealmaking.'
- 'MACF has shown itself to be one of the strongest firms in this area, being a constant participant in all our operations.'
- 'Their professionalism, approachability and mental agility stand out. I have worked a lot with Lorenza Langarica and Ignacio Armida, and they are formidable.'
- 'I find them fast, business oriented, practical, easy to contact.'
Key clients
- Prosus
- Pan American Energy
- Galas de Mexico
- Riverstone Holdings
- Planigrupo Latam
- Grupo IMSA
- Fintech Holdings
- Brookfield
- Televisa
- Actis
- Volpe Capital Investment Management
- Arzentia
- Southern Cross Group
- Proyectos del Noreste
- Servicios Corporativos Javer
- Glisco Partners
- Grupo Televisa
- Innova Sport
- ICA Tenedora
- HIG Capital
Work highlights
Advised Prosus on the Mexican law matters related to its approximately $1.7bn acquisition of Despegar.com.
Advised Alfa on its $400m capitalisation, which included an over-subscription option for existing shareholders and a back-stop commitment.
Advised Grupo Televisa on the negotiation with AT&T for the acquisition of AT&T's equity interest in Sky Mexico, by means of which Grupo Televisa becomes the owner of 100% of the capital stock of Sky México.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ignacio Armida
Patricio Trad
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Pablo Mijares; Ricardo Maldonado; Patricio Trad; Ignacio Armida; Francisco Glennie
Other key lawyers
Lorenza Langarica; Anacandy Perusquía; Isabel Gamboa; Juan Pablo Betancourt