José Ernesto de la Peña

Associate since 2021

Ernesto has extensive experience advising several issuers, financial intermediaries and placement agents in securities issuances, including equity and debt issuances, either through public offerings or privately, and carried out in Mexico and abroad. Furthermore, he has advised several companies and banking institutions in financing operations and has broad experience in mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate matters.

+52 (55) 5201 7521
jedelapena@macf.com.mx
Languages
  • Spanish
  • English

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Education
  • Master’s Degree in Financial Institutions and Securities: Universidad Panamericana – In process
  • Law Degree: Universidad Panamericana, - 2017
  • Business Law Academy: Columbia Law School - 2016
Experience
  • Law Clerk- Mijares, Angoitia Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. 2016-2021
  • Law Clerk- Basila Abogados, 2014-2016
  • Law Clerk- Proteak Uno.2013- 2014
Contact
Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

Awards and recognitions

José Ernesto has won several awards

  • Capital markets: Rising Star Partner - IFLR1000
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March 4, 2026
On March 3, 2026, a reform to Article 123, Section A of the Political Constitution of the UnitedMexican States regarding the reduction of working hours was published in theOfficial Gazette of the Federation, which will come into effect the dayfollowing its publication (the "Decree").
February 24, 2026
On February 20, in a landmark decision on the separation of powers with significant implications for international trade, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs unilaterally, as Congress has not clearly delegated its fundamental tax and tariff powers to the Executive Branch through that law.
February 20, 2026
The Plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación) (“SCJN”) determined, on February 18th, the constitutionality of the cap on the annual increase for residential properties in Mexico City.