Paula Pérez

Associate since 2017

Paula is specialized in environmental law with more than fifteen years of experience in that practice. She has a comprehensive vision of environmental, administrative and regulatory law since she has worked in both, public and private sectors.

Paula has specialized in providing advice on compliance of legal obligations regarding environmental impact, water, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, soil pollution and its remediation, environmental risk, Mexican federal maritime zone, forestry and land use changes, health and safety and other regulatory matters, such as the emerging regulations of cannabis and its derivatives.

She has participated in multiple environmental audits for clients of different industries, such as renewable energy, hydrocarbon sector, food and beverages, forestry, paper, chemistry, real estate, tourism, product manufacturing, tobacco and pharmaceutical among others. Likewise, she has experience in environmental litigation and administrative matters against acts of environmental and regulatory authorities (Federal, State and Local). Paula has particularly worked with the environmental liability, remediation and compensation of environmental damages, based on the regulations set forth in the Federal Environmental Liability Law.

As part of the ESG specialization, Paula has focused on designing tools for the development and implementation of regulatory management and environmental compliance systems, as key tools in our clients' ESG strategies.

+52 (55) 5201 7505
pxperez@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
  • Law Degree, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 2002- 2006.
Experience
  • Link International de México, 2013- 2017.
  • Iniciativa para el Desarrollo Ambiental y Sustentable, 2011 - 2013.
  • Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Ambiente, 2007- 2011.
Contact
Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

Awards and recognitions

Paula has won several awards

  • Associate to watch — Chambers & Partners
  • Rising Star — Legal 500
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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”).