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Fernando Ruiz Barrenechea

Associate since 2017

Fernando has extensive experience advising domestic and international companies, private equity funds, and other investors on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and other complex corporate transactions. Before rejoining Mijares, he practiced at leading international law firms in Mexico City and New York, advising on domestic, cross-border and international transactions across multiple industries.

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Fernando teaches Commercial Law at ITAM and the M&A elective course at Universidad Panamericana.

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+52 (55) 5201 7503
fruiz@macf.com.mx
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  • 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
  • Postgraduate degree in Corporate Law, Universidad Panamericana, México City
  • Law Degree, Universidad Panamericana, México City
Experience
  • Principal Associate, Cuatrecasas México, 2023 - 2026
  • Principal Associate, Cuatrecasas Nueva York, 2021 – 2023
  • Associate, Cuatrecasas México, 2019 - 2021
  • Associate, Mijares Angoitia Cortés y Fuentes, 2014 - 2019
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August 31, 2026
Proposed amendment regarding the approval of foreign investment on national security grounds
On August 30, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum submitted a bill to the Senate (the "Bill") amending the Foreign Investment Law (the "LIE" per its acronym in Spanish) with the purpose of creating a national security screening process for the acquisition of Mexican companies by foreign investors.
August 26, 2026
SENER issues CEL purchase requirements for 2025 and 2026
On August 17, 2026, the Ministry of Energy (“SENER”, per its acronym in Spanish) published in the Federal Official Gazette the Provisions setting forth the requirements for the purchase of Clean Energy Certificates for the years 2025 and 2026 (the "Provisions").
August 21, 2026
New Regulation for the Determination and Payment of the Non-Forfeiture Guarantee Fee for National Water Rights
On August 4, 2026, the Decree issuing the Regulation for the Determination and Payment of the Non-Forfeiture Guarantee Fee for National Water Rights (the “Regulation”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (the “OGF”). The Regulation entered into force on August 5, 2026, and repealed the previous regulation published in the OGF on May 27, 2011, subject to the exceptions described below.