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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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  • 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
  • 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 12, 2026
Major Changes to the General Rules (RCG) referred to in the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Operations with Illicit Proceeds (LFPIORPI)
On August 7, 2026, the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit published Agreement 115/2026 in the Official Gazette of the Federation, amending, adding, and repealing various provisions of the General Rules (RCG) referred to in the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Operations with Illicit Proceeds (LFPIORPI).
August 11, 2026
Mijares advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on the financing of La Esperanza Solar
Mijares advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on the Mexican law aspects of development and financing of the La Esperanza Solar project in Campeche.
August 6, 2026
New cases of corporate criminal liability highlight the benefits of implementing a corporate criminal compliance program
On July 28, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued, for the first time, a declination of prosecution under its new Corporate Enforcement Policy (“CEP”) in favor of companies. The companies voluntarily self-disclosed prior to any government investigation, cooperated fully with authorities, and took timely remedial action, including strengthening their policies and their corporate criminal compliance programs.