Daniela Ortega Sosa

Counsel since 2025

Daniela is a recognized leader with extensive professional experience in regulatory risk management, compliance, corporate governance and ESG matters.

She is licensed to practice law in Mexico, Venezuela, and the state of New York, United States. She is also a Compliance Officer certified by the National Banking and Securities Commission in Mexico and a Certified ESG Analyst by the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies.

She has an extensive background in risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, with expertise in strategic decision-making related to regulatory matters, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, data privacy, and business ethics.

Daniela has provided strategic consulting services on regulatory and compliance matters, covering a wide variety of sectors, particularly within financial services; has led forensic investigations, particularly on ethics and anti-corruption matters, and has restructured and strengthened compliance teams, focused on value creation and strategic alignment with the business. In addition, she has designed and implemented compliance and risk management programs for companies across various industries, with a practical and risk-based approach.

Passionate about driving sustainable business growth through conscious leadership, integrity, and shared value creation. She advocates for independent board membership and the empowerment of women. 

+52 (55) 1102-2830
dortega@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

London School of Economics, Women Leadership, England, 2022. (Merit Sponsorship)

Harvard Business School and IESE Business School, Value Creation through Effective Boards, Spain, 2021.

Yale University, School of Management, Women on Boards, United Estates, 2019.

Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas – CIDE, Privacy and Data Governance Regulations, Mexico, 2020. (Merit Sponsorship)

Universidad Panamericana, Fintech Regulations, Mexico, 2019.

Columbia University School of Law, LL.M, United Estates,1997. (Merit Sponsorship)

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, School of Law, J.D., graduated Cum Laude, Venezuela, 1996.

Experience

Senior leadership roles at prominent organizations such as:

Citigroup (including Citibanamex)

Grupo Televisa

Debevoise & Plimpton

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Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

Awards and recognitions

Daniela has received several awards

  • Compliance, Band 3 - Chambers & Partners
  • Compliance & Data Privacy, Next Generation Partner - The Legal 500
  • Leading - Leaders League, México
  • Selected by Santander as one of 50 female talents worldwide
  • Listed among “The 100 Most Powerful Women in Mexico” – Expansión Magazine
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December 19, 2025
Today, December 19, 2025, official communication number CNA-068-2025 was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, which enters into force on this same day and establishes the fees applicable to the services of the National Antitrust Commission (the “Commission”), in particular for the receipt, study, and processing of merger notifications.
December 18, 2025
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. announces that Juan Pablo Betancourt Eichelmann has been invited to join the Firm as Partner in the Corporate Finance & Banking and Mergers & Acquisitions practice areas, effective January 1, 2026.
December 17, 2025
The General Water Law (the “LGA”, per its acronym in Spanish) and the related amendments to the National Waters Law (the “LAN”, per its acronym in Spanish), published on December 11, 2025 in the Federal Official Gazette, introduce significant changes in the following areas: (i) transfer of concessions/water volumes, (ii) transfer of real property and effects on volumes, (iii) changes in water use, and (iv) use of the guarantee fee to interrupt forfeiture. These reforms may create operational implications for real estate transactions and structures involving water assets.