Manuel Echave

Partner since 2009

Manuel has experience representing domestic and foreign clients, as well as financial institutions in banking and corporate finance transactions, including the design and implementation of structured financing schemes. He has represented several issuers, financial intermediaries, placement agents and rating agencies in capital markets transactions, including securitizations, capital and debt issuances, through public or private offerings in Mexico and abroad.

He has participated as a legal advisor to sponsors and financial institutions in various project financings and in the issuance of project bonds in the electricity, gas and infrastructure sectors.

Manuel has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and buyouts including aspects related to issues of economic competition. He has also participated in the negotiation and implementation of strategic partnerships and joint ventures, and in the development and implementation of projects or businesses derived from these associations.

Additionally, he has represented real estate developers and promotors in the sale and purchase of real estate properties, in the financings for the purchase or construction of real estate projects and in joint ventures for the development of real estate projects.

+52 (55) 5201 7436
mechave@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's degree in Law, Northwestern University School of Law, 2001.
  • Law Degree, Anahuac University, 1997.
Experience
  • Foreign Associate, Allen & Overy, New York 2001-2002.
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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

Manuel has won several awards

  • Capital Markets, Band 4 – Chambers & Partners
  • Banking & Finance, Leading Partner – Legal 500
  • Banking / Capital Markets, Highly Regarded Lawyer – IFLR 1000
  • Banking & Finance, Lawyer of the Year 2023 – Legal 500
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September 10, 2026
On September 8, 2026, the Federal Executive submitted to the Mexican Congress the Economic Package for fiscal year 2027. Among other documents, such package comprises: (i) the bill of decree amending, adding to and repealing various provisions of the Income Tax Law, together with its transitional provisions; (ii) the bill of decree amending, adding to and repealing various provisions of the Federal Duties Law; (iii) the bill of decree amending, adding to and repealing various provisions of the Customs Law; (iv) the bill for the Federal Revenue Law for fiscal year 2027; and (v) the draft Federal Expenditure Budget for fiscal year 2027 (hereinafter, the "2027 Economic Package").
September 10, 2026
On September 8, 2026, the Federal Executive Branch submitted a bill to enact the Digital Economy Law for Digital and Electronic Payments (the “Bill”), which seeks to accelerate the adoption of electronic and digital payment methods in Mexico and facilitate access to financial services.
August 31, 2026
On August 30, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum submitted a bill to the Senate (the "Bill") amending the Foreign Investment Law (the "LIE" per its acronym in Spanish) with the purpose of creating a national security screening process for the acquisition of Mexican companies by foreign investors.