Antonio Franco

Associate since 2024

Antonio focuses his professional activity on providing labor advisory services through strategy development.

He is a specialist in individual labor litigation with over 15 years of experience in the employer's field, successfully representing globally recognized multinational companies.

He has experience in labor consulting related to the implementation of strategies for mitigating labor risks. He has also been involved in processes of hiring and termination of employment relationships and has participated in handling and resolving lawsuits.

Antonio completed a specialization in Labor Relations and holds a Master’s degree in Labor Law. During the years 2023 and 2024, Antonio was recognized by the publication "The Best Lawyer" in its "Ones to Watch" section as one of the top lawyers in labor law.

+52 (55) 2272-7575
afranco@macf.com.mx
Languages
  • Spanish
  • English

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Our continuous dedication and preparation ensure that each client receives high-quality legal representation, backed by a solid foundation of knowledge and experience.
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Law – Universidad Tecnológica de México.
  • Specialization in Labor Relations – Instituto de Posgrado en Derecho.
  • Master's Degree in Labor Law – Instituto de Posgrado en Derecho.
Experience
  • López Martínez Abogados, S.C. Intern in labor law from 2008 to 2009.
  • Maillard, Cerbón Canudas, S.C. Intern with completed degree in labor law from 2009 to 2011.
  • Martínez y Gonzalez, S.C. Labor lawyer from 2011 to 2013.
  • Baker and McKenzie, S.C. Labor lawyer in 2013.
  • Jiménez de León Abogados, S.C. Labor lawyer from 2013 to 2015.
  • Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. Senior labor lawyer from 2015 to 2024.
Contact
Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

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April 15, 2026
On April 9, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum, published on the Official Gazette of the Federation the Law for the Promotion of Investment in Strategic Infrastructure for Development with Welfare (the "Law"), which establishes a specific legal framework to promote investment, Co-investment and financing of strategic public infrastructure projects with coordinated participation of the public, private and social sectors. It creates vehicles and governance bodies to channel resources, distribute risks and accelerate priority projects, under principles of fiscal stability, transparency, austerity and alignment with national development plans. It contemplates a special regime of procurement, support and benefits, as well as specific reforms to the Federal Law of Budget and Fiscal Responsibility to strengthen planning, registration and accountability of multi-year commitments.
April 10, 2026
Mexico’s labor and employment framework is undergoing a significant transformation following the constitutional reform to Article 123 published on March 3, 2026, reducing the statutory workweek from 48 to 40 hours. As of April 8, 2026, legislative activity has shifted toward the implementation of this reform through secondary legislation, while Congress simultaneously reviews a broader set of labor initiatives introduced in recent weeks.
April 8, 2026
On April 3, 2026, the Decree amending, adding, and repealing various provisions of the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (the "LFPPI") was published in the Federal Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación), concerning Technology Transfer and the Simplification of the Patent and Registration Protection Process. The Decree came into effect on the day following its publication, that is, on April 4, 2026.