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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June 11, 2026
On May 28, 2026, two precedents issued by the Plenary of the Superior Chamber of the Federal Court of Administrative Justice (Tribunal Federal de Justicia Administrativa or “TFJA”) were published in the Court’s official journal. These precedents address the tax treatment of capital contributions and dividend distributions.
June 3, 2026
Mexico and the United States concluded the first formal round of negotiations under the Joint Review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), held on May 28–29, 2026, in Mexico City.
May 27, 2026
In Mexico, the shift toward preventive models already has legal backing in the current Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (“LFPPI” or the “Law”) and in recent amendments published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) on April 3, 2026, which strengthen the role of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property ("IMPI") as an enforcement authority and promoter of best practices.