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Jaime Cortés

Of Counsel since 2013

Jaime’s professional experience encompasses diverse areas of commercial and financial law.

He has participated in a large number of sales transactions, mergers, tender offers, joint-ventures, and privately funded operations and asset securitization, representing all kinds of businesses and financial institutions and insurance companies and foreign nationals.

He has participated in over 160 arbitrations, both domestic and international, as an arbitrator or retained attorney.

+52 (55) 5201 7450
jcr@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
  • MBA, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey, 1981.
  • Postgraduate studies in Comparative Law, The University of Mississippi, 1970.
  • Law Degree, Universidad Autónoma de México, 1968.
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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.

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August 26, 2026
SENER issues CEL purchase requirements for 2025 and 2026
On August 17, 2026, the Ministry of Energy (“SENER”, per its acronym in Spanish) published in the Federal Official Gazette the Provisions setting forth the requirements for the purchase of Clean Energy Certificates for the years 2025 and 2026 (the "Provisions").
August 21, 2026
New Regulation for the Determination and Payment of the Non-Forfeiture Guarantee Fee for National Water Rights
On August 4, 2026, the Decree issuing the Regulation for the Determination and Payment of the Non-Forfeiture Guarantee Fee for National Water Rights (the “Regulation”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (the “OGF”). The Regulation entered into force on August 5, 2026, and repealed the previous regulation published in the OGF on May 27, 2011, subject to the exceptions described below.
August 19, 2026
Scope of Attorney-Client Privilege in Antitrust Investigations
On August 7, 2026, a legal criterion from the Second Circuit Court on Administrative Matters Specialized in Economic Competition, Broadcasting and Telecommunications (the “Court”) was made public, in connection with the ruling date February 25, 2026, issued in file number R.A. 281/2024. In this decision, the Court held that attorney-client privilege only applies to communications effectively containing legal advice, provided by an independent, certified legal professional.