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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

  • Projects / Energy and Natural Resources: Oil & Gas | Power , Band 1 – Chambers & Partners
  • Energy and Natural Resources / Projects and Infrastructure, Leading Partner – Legal 500
  • Banking / Project Finance - Highly Regarded Lawyer – IFLR 1000
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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.