Mexico’s Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes names new managing partners

The changes at the firm “have the objective of achieving the sustainable development of the firm and strengthening our corporate governance structure for the benefit of our clients, collaborators, and future generations”, the firm said.

The appointments will have a duration of three years, and members may be re-elected for an additional period, the firm added.

“The managing partners will be responsible for defining the firm's strategy, overseeing compliance with our values and internal policies, and representing the firm externally and internally. The managing partners will work closely with the management committee, which will be responsible for implementing the firm's strategy, coordinating practice areas, overseeing operational, financial, and administrative management of the firm, as well as developing and monitoring the organization's goals and objectives,” the firm said.

Regarding the firm's international efforts, the managing partners will rely on the partners

who are members of the executive committee of Affinitas, the firm’s strategic alliance with leading firms in Colombia, Chile, and Peru.

Additionally, as part of corporate governance, the management committee will have various special committees to address specialized issues, such as the Pro-Bono committee, the diversity and inclusion committee, among others.

Regarding these changes, Francisco Fuentes Ostos commented: "These changes in the organizational structure of the firm coincide with the celebration of our 30th anniversary and strengthen its corporate governance, making us a more institutional organization that responds to the needs of our clients and collaborators".

Horacio de Uriarte added: "These changes and appointments allow us to evolve into an

organization that addresses and adapts to the needs of new generations. At the same time, this structure will be a key element to continue the sustainable growth of the firm in an increasingly dynamic and changing Mexico".

Founded in Mexico City in 1994, Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes is comprised of a highly qualified team of lawyers focused on providing professional legal services of the highest quality to meet the business needs of its clients.