Elian Avila

Counsel since 2025

Elian has represented many clients of the firm in amparo proceedings, particularly in constitutional and administrative matters, in federal and local administrative proceedings before data protection, administrative, financial, energy, tax, environmental, consumer protection and aviation authorities, as well as in civil and commercial general proceedings, including bankruptcy proceedings.

Additionally, in antitrust transactions, she has participated in some of the most important cases carried out by the Firm, representing clients in all stages of the proceedings before IFETEL and COFECE. She has also been involved in investigations and immunity programs. She has challenged sanctions for alleged monopolistic practices and prohibited concentrations, obtaining favorable results.

In data protection, she has extensive knowledge and experience, including advising national and international organizations and international law firms on matters as diverse as privacy compliance, including the preparation of privacy notices, policies and procedures, development of ARCO rights request; handling data breaches; national and international data transfers and day to day data protection handling, including employee and sensitive data; as well as handling procedures before the INAI and challenging sanctions.

+52 (55) 5201 7575
eavila@macf.com.mx
Languages
  • Spanish.
  • English.

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Our continuous dedication and preparation ensure that each client receives high-quality legal representation, backed by a solid foundation of knowledge and experience.
Education
  • Data Protection Diplomat, Escuela Libre de Derecho, 2021.
  • Certificate in Data Privacy, Universidad Panamericana, 2018.
  • Legal English course, Georgetown University, 2013.
  • Law Degree, Escuela Libre de Derecho, 2010.
Experience
  • Member of the Mexican Bar Association (BMA), Sub-coordinator of the Constitutional, Human Rights and Amparo Committee.
  • Law clerk, Hogan Lovells, 2005- 2006.
Contact
Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

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February 19, 2025
On December 27, 2024, a decree was published amending the Fiscal Code of Mexico City, introducing a new obligation for owners of residential properties whose value is equal to or greater than MXN $4,524,974.08. The obligation requires the submission of an annual statement before the Secretary of Administration and Finance of Mexico City (SAF) on the occupancy status of their properties.
February 14, 2025
On February 5, 2025, Mexico’s President submitted a bill to the Senate that proposes new laws and reforms in the electric sector: the Law of the Electric Sector ("LES"), the Law of the National Energy Commission, the Law of the State Public Company, Federal Electricity Commission, the Law of Energy Planning and Transition, the Law of Biofuels, and the Law of Geothermal Energy are issued, and the Organic Law of the Federal Public Administration is modified.
February 14, 2025
On February 5, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum introduced a bill (the "Bill") to the Senate to, among other things, enact the Law of the Hydrocarbons Sector (the “LSH”), the Law of the National Energy Commission (the "Law of the CNE"), and the Law of the State Public Company, Petróleos Mexicanos (the “Law of PEMEX”).