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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June 11, 2026
On May 28, 2026, two precedents issued by the Plenary of the Superior Chamber of the Federal Court of Administrative Justice (Tribunal Federal de Justicia Administrativa or “TFJA”) were published in the Court’s official journal. These precedents address the tax treatment of capital contributions and dividend distributions.
June 3, 2026
Mexico and the United States concluded the first formal round of negotiations under the Joint Review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), held on May 28–29, 2026, in Mexico City.
May 27, 2026
In Mexico, the shift toward preventive models already has legal backing in the current Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (“LFPPI” or the “Law”) and in recent amendments published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) on April 3, 2026, which strengthen the role of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property ("IMPI") as an enforcement authority and promoter of best practices.