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Mexico City Area, Mexico

• Lead a dynamic team at a consultancy specializing in environmental, administrative, and regulatory law, with a primary focus on Administrative Litigation.• Provide strategic counsel on complex legal matters, including compliance, governance, and regulatory affairs.• Successfully represented clients in high-stakes administrative litigation cases, achieving favorable outcomes and settlements.Projects:• Grupo Ecotec ProjectDirector of Environmental Projects - Ecotec Residuos, S.A. de C.V. & Hova Green, S.A. de C.V.• Directed comprehensive environmental projects, specializing in waste and water management solutions.• Structured and led participation in public procurement processes, securing contracts and implementing innovative environmental initiatives.• Implemented sustainable waste and water management solutions, contributing to environmental conservation goals.• OCA Law FirmOf Counsel• Contributed legal expertise in compliance, governance, and corporate policy management to a boutique law firm specializing in board of directors' governance.• Designed and integrated robust systems for corporate governance, anti-corruption, and internal policy management.• Developed comprehensive compliance frameworks tailored to clients' needs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Mexico City Area, Mexico

• Directed all legal operations encompassing corporate, transactional, administrative litigation, criminal, labor, regulatory, and environmental law, with a focus on water, waste, and energy sectors.• Managed concessions for environmental services for governmental bodies, overseeing the negotiation of key contracts with significant political implications.• Successfully structured and participated in public procurement processes, securing major contracts vital to company revenue.• Established and maintained relationships with external law firms, ensuring reliable legal counsel within budget constraints.• Achieved a groundbreaking legal victory in defense of a water supply concession, saving the company from a significant financial penalty.• Led negotiations and signed contracts for waste-to-energy projects in Mexico City, contributing to significant reductions in waste generation and pioneering the region's first waste-to-energy facility.• Maintained a flawless litigation record throughout tenure as Director, ensuring legal excellence and protecting company interests.• Implemented a comprehensive Corporate Governance Management System for over 2,500 employees, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.• Developed and published internal corporate policies, fostering a culture of compliance and ethical conduct within the organization.• Acted as the Chief Compliance Officer, overseeing anti-corruption initiatives and designing strategies to prevent and detect unethical behavior.• Spearheaded the development of the company's first-ever Compliance Program, aligning with international anti-corruption standards and enhancing corporate integrity.Achievements:• Structured the entire legal department within budget constraints, establishing it as a trusted resource for legal guidance and support.

• Spearheaded the establishment and growth of the firm, specializing in public procurement, environmental law, and regulatory compliance for the industry and hydrocarbon sector.• Provided comprehensive legal services in transactional matters, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for clients.• Represented prominent clients such as Schlumberger, navigating complex administrative proceedings, sanctions, and litigation with a focus on developing effective strategies for dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.• Advised clients on both contentious and preventative legal matters, offering day-to-day counsel to address regulatory challenges and mitigate legal risks effectively.

• Specialized in transactional and corporate law with a focus on negotiating syndicated credits and selling distressed bank portfolios.• Developed and led the Environmental Practice area of the firm, overseeing a wide range of legal matters related to environmental compliance and regulatory issues.• Successfully restructured syndicated debt totaling over 200 million pesos for Idasa, demonstrating strategic negotiation skills and financial acumen.• Established and managed trust funds for equipment purchase and sale within the oil & gas sector, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.• Played a key role in the successful sale of distressed portfolios, including the Invertrim transaction.• Advised Schlumberger de Mexico on various legal matters, including corporate and environmental law, achieving significant organizational improvements and regulatory compliance.• Developed comprehensive environmental compliance self-assessment guidelines for Schlumberger, a multinational company with operations nationwide and international stock listings, resulting in industry-leading benchmark standards.• Strategically managed administrative proceedings, sanctions, and litigation, achieving successful outcomes through proactive and effective legal strategies on a daily basis.

Mexico City Area, Mexico

Master’S Degree, Derecho Administrativo

Master, Environmental Law

Derecho, Licenciatura