Ignacio Armida

Partner since 2018

Ignacio has experience in general corporate law, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions. He has advised buyers, sellers and investors in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. His expertise includes advising entrepreneurs and venture capital firms investing in start-up and early stage investments. He has been involved in transactions in the fintech sector.

He has wide experience in cross-border and international transactions, which constitute most of his practice until now, representing Mexican and foreign entities.

He is also focused on structuring and implementing complex real estate transactions, representing property owners, developers and investors.

+52 (55) 5201 7441
iarmida@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., Northwestern School of Law, 2007.
  • Business Certificate, Kellogg School of Management, 2007.
  • Law Degree, Universidad Iberoamericana, 2004.
Experience
  • Foreign Associate, Allen & Overy LLP, 2006 — 2008.
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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

Ignacio has received several awards

  • Corporate / M&A: The Elite, Band 4 - Chambers & Partners
  • Corporate & M&A, Leading Partner – Legal 500
  • Chambers & Partners, Fintech
  • Next Generation Partner of the Year 2025, Corporate M&A High-End, Legal 500
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April 7, 2026
On April 3, 2026, the Decree reforming, adding, and repealing various provisions of the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (the "LFPPI") was published in the Federal Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación), concerning Technology Transfer and the Simplification of the Patent and Registration Protection Process. The Decree came into effect on the day following its publication, that is, on April 4, 2026.
July 4, 2026
On March 19, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum, following up on what was presented in her infrastructure plan last February, presented to the Chamber of Deputies the Initiative for the Promotion of Investment in Strategic Infrastructure for Development with Welfare (the "Law"), which establishes a specific legal framework to promote investment, Co-investment and financing of strategic public infrastructure projects with coordinated participation of the public, private and social sectors. It creates vehicles and governance bodies to channel resources, distribute risks and accelerate priority projects, under principles of fiscal stability, transparency, austerity and alignment with national development plans. It contemplates a special regime of procurement, support and benefits, as well as specific reforms to the Federal Law of Budget and Fiscal Responsibility to strengthen planning, registration and accountability of multi-year commitments.
March 31, 2026
On Friday, March 27, 2026, the Decree amending, adding, and repealing various provisions of the Regulations to the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Transactions with Funds from Illicit Sources ("LFPIORPI") was published in the Evening Edition of the Official Gazette of the Federation, which entered into force on March 28, 2026. The reform aligns the Regulations with the amendments to the LFPIORPI published in 2025 and substantially strengthens the supervisory and sanctioning framework for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.