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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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
  • 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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June 6, 2025
The First Chamber of the Honorable Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (“SCJN”) recently issued a ruling regarding the scope of civil liability for directors and members of the management bodies of commercial companies in Mexico. In Direct Amparo in Review 7767/2023, the SCJN ruled on the circumstances under which partners or shareholders of a company may bring direct civil actions against directors.
June 5, 2025
On June 3, the Ministry of Economy published in the Federal Official Gazette the Agreement that subjects the listed goods to the requirement of automatic export notice.
May 20, 2025
On January 29, 2024, the General Law on Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (“Law”) came into force. This Law provides alternatives to litigation for resolving disputes between individuals or legal entities in civil, commercial, family, and notably, administrative matters.