Francisco Fuentes Ostos

Partner since 1994

Francisco has broad experience in antitrust, mergers & acquisitions, and telecommunications. His practice focuses on merger analysis and review, antitrust litigation, and counseling work.

Francisco has been involved in several antitrust filings made before the Mexican antitrust authorities (IFETEL and COFECE), in national and international review proceedings derived from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other transactions, as well as in administrative proceedings regarding the investigation of anticompetitive conducts (both absolute and relative monopolistic practices).

His expertise also includes developing and implementing antitrust compliance programs and in acting in telecommunications regulatory matters.

Likewise, he has significant experience with domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. He regularly advises buyers, sellers, and investors in complex merger and acquisition transactions.

+52 (55) 5201 7408
ffuentes@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
  • Master of Laws, University of Cambridge, 1992.
  • Law Degree, Escuela Libre de Derecho, 1990.
Experience
  • Foreign Associate, Clifford Chance, New York, 1992-1993.
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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

Francisco has won several awards

  • Corporate / M&A: The Elite, Band 4 – Chambers & Partners
  • Competititon / Antitrust, Band 2 – Chambers & Partners
  • Competititon & Antitrust, Leading Partner – Legal 500
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January 29, 2026
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January 23, 2026
On January 19, 2026, the decree enacting the General Circular Economy Law (the “LGEC”) and amending and supplementing various provisions of the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection (the “LGEEPA”) and the General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Waste (the “LGPGIR”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation.
January 19, 2026
On January 9th, 2026, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography published in the Federal Official Gazette an update of the Mexican Unit of Measurement and Update (“UMA”):