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Horacio M. de Uriarte

Partner since 2005

Horacio focuses his practice on the legal and regulatory aspects of energy and infrastructure projects. He has participated in natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, conventional power plants, wind energy, photovoltaic and toll road projects. As well, he has advised both lenders and borrowers in project finance facilities.

Horacio is considered one of the four leading lawyers in Energy and Natural Resources practice area in Mexico by Chambers & Partners, and one of the top three leading lawyers in Projects practice area in México by Chambers & Partners. His practice is recommended by clients that highlight his team’s “enormous experience and ability to both identify and mitigate risks for clients in this area.”

As part of his M&A experience, Horacio has participated in cross-border transactions in a wide variety of sectors, including transactions in highly regulated industries such as the infrastructure and energy industries.

+52 (55) 5201 7487
hdeuriarte@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, LL.M Harvard Law School, 1999.
  • Law Degree, Universidad Iberoamericana, 1996.
  • Admitted to the New York Bar, 2000.
Experience
  • Foreign Associate, Cleary Gottlieb, New York, 1999- 2000.
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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

Horacio has won several awards

  • Energy/Projects — Chambers & Partners
  • Energy/Projects — Legal 500
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June 6, 2025
The Honorable Mexican Supreme Court issues a ruling on the Civil Liability of Directors of Commercial Companies
The First Chamber of the Honorable Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (“SCJN”) recently issued a ruling regarding the scope of civil liability for directors and members of the management bodies of commercial companies in Mexico. In Direct Amparo in Review 7767/2023, the SCJN ruled on the circumstances under which partners or shareholders of a company may bring direct civil actions against directors.
June 5, 2025
Implementation of the Automatic Export Notice Requirement for specific goods
On June 3, the Ministry of Economy published in the Federal Official Gazette the Agreement that subjects the listed goods to the requirement of automatic export notice.
May 20, 2025
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Tax Matters
On January 29, 2024, the General Law on Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (“Law”) came into force. This Law provides alternatives to litigation for resolving disputes between individuals or legal entities in civil, commercial, family, and notably, administrative matters.