Ignacio Armida

Partner since 2018


Phone: +52 (55) 5201-7400
Mail: iarmida@macf.com.mx

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Ignacio Armida

Partner since 2018


Ignacio has experience in general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and financings. He has advised buyers, sellers and investors in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. His expertise includes advising entrepreneurs and venture capital firms investing in start-up and early stage investments.

He has wide experience in cross-border and international transactions, which constitute most of his practice until now, representing Mexican and foreign entities. Furthermore, he has advised both sponsors and lenders on infrastructure financing projects.

Ignacio has represented creditors and debtors in liability restructuring transactions, including syndicated loans. He has recently focused his practice on structuring and implementing complex real estate transactions, representing property owners, developers and investors. Finally, Ignacio heads the firm’s industry leading fintech practice.

 

Awards & Recognitions

Legal 500, Banking & Finance, Corporate / M&A, Real Estate  
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   April 10th, 2024

New Rules for Airbnb and Short -Term Rental Platforms in Mexico City

On April 4, 2024, various reforms to the Tourism Law of Mexico City ("Tourism Law") were published in the Official Gazette of Mexico City, which came into effect one day after their publication. The objective of these reforms is to address various issues associated with the growth of tourism in the city and ensure harmonious coexistence between residents and visitors.  

Professional Related: Carlos Jiménez , Eugenio Macouzet , Ignacio Armida , Imanol Sánchez-Mújica , Lorenza Langarica

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   November 17th, 2021

TTR LATAM | Region deal volume up nearly 40% to 2,817 transactions to the close of October 2021

This year our Partners Ignacio Armida and Francisco Glennie participated on the Dealmaker Q&A of the publication TTR. We invite you to read more about this article.

Professional Related: Francisco Glennie , Ignacio Armida

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   October 1st, 2021

Recognition - Latin Lawyer Elite Firm 2021

We invite you to read more about our recognition in the category "Transactional Excellence from full-service team" by the publication Latin Lawyer.  

Professional Related: Carlos Jiménez , Carlos Orcí , Claudio Jiménez de León , Enrique Ramírez , Francisco Fuentes Ostos , Francisco Glennie , Francisco Ibáñez , Horacio M. de Uriarte , Ignacio Armida , Lorenza Langarica , Manuel Echave , Manuel Tamez , Nora Morales , Pablo Mijares , Patricio Trad , Patrick Meshoulam , Pilar Mata , Ricardo Maldonado

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   February 2nd, 2021

Provisions applicable to electronic payment fund institutions

On January 28, 2021, the Provisions applicable to electronic payment fund institutions in terms of the Law to Regulate Financial Technology Institutions were published in the Official Gazette of the Federation.

Professional Related: Ignacio Armida

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   March 13th, 2020

Chambers & Partners | Ranking Fintech

We congratulate our partner Ignacio Armida who has been recognized as a Notable Practitioner in the Fintech area by Chambers & Partners 2020.

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   September 25th, 2019

Expiration of the term to obtain or request an Authorization to operate as a Fintech

We remind you that  pursuant to the transitory articles of the law to Regulate Financial Technology Insitutions (The Fintech Law) on september 25 2019We remind you that  pursuant to the transitory articles of the law to Regulate Financial Technology Insitutions (The Fintech Law) on september 25 2019.

Professional Related: Ignacio Armida , Juan Pablo Betancourt

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   March 8th, 2019

Fintech: General regulations regarding companies authorized to operate innovative models

On March 8, 2019, the General regulations regarding companies authorized to operate innovative models pursuant to in the Financial Technology Institutions Law.

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Education

  • Master of Laws LL.M., Northwestern School of Law, 2007
  • Business Certificate, Kellogg School of Management, 2007
  • Law Degree, Universidad Iberoamericana, 2004

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Experience

  • Foreign Associate, Allen & Overy LLP, 2006 - 2008