Paulina Fabara Laphan

Counsel since 2025

Paulina is a distinguished expert in environmental law, energy and climate public policy, with over twenty years of experience developing and implementing sustainability, energy transition, and circular economy strategies in Mexico and Latin America. 

She has advised companies, international organizations, and governmental  entities on the development of environmental public policy, conducted assessments and provided legal advice to install green infrastructure involving sectors such as Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Hydrogen, Waste, Transportation, Minning, among others. She has held leadership roles at boutique law firms and international consulting companies such as Environmental Resources Management (ERM), and Ecosecurities. She also collaborated with Walmart de México y Centroamérica, where she designed and implemented award-winning initiatives for designing strategies for closed loop cycle for products that reduced environmental impacts and achieved emission reductions and implemented management systems to improve  regulatory compliance. 

Her experience includes coordinating international projects, securing funding for climate startups, and representing Mexico in multilateral forums on environmental and energy matters. Paulina is recognized for her ability to integrate legal, technical, and strategic perspectives to promote innovative solutions for sustainability and environmental practice.

+52 (55) 5201-7505
pfabara@macf.com.mx
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  • Spanish
  • English

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Education

Master's Degree in Environmental Management and Policy, Carlos III University of Madrid, 2004-2006.

Bachelor's Degree in Law, Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico, 1998-2002.

Experience

Independent Professional Services, 2021-2025.Senior Associate, Rico, Robles, Libenson, S.C., 2015 – 2021.

Senior Management - Social Impact, Environmental Resources Management (ERM), 2015.

Management - Environmental Management and Sustainability, Walmart de México y Centroamérica, 2009-2013.

Climate Change Management, Ecosecurities, 2007-2008.

Deputy Director - International Affairs (World Bank Consulting), National Commission for Energy Saving (CONUEE), 2006–2007.

Head of Department - Energy and Extractive Activities, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, 2002–2004.

Intern, Vera, Burguete y Celis, S.C., 2000–2002.

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August 12, 2025
On July 21, 2025, the new general regulations on financial matters applicable to the Retirement Savings Systems (the “Regulations”) were published, issued by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit and the National Commission of the Retirement Savings System (“CONSAR”) which repeal the “General Regulations on Financial Matters for Retirement Savings Systems” published in the Federal Official Gazette on September 18, 2019, along with their amendments and additions.
August 6, 2025
As of July 17, 2025, the merger control thresholds for reportable transactions under Mexico’s Competition Law were reduced as shown in the following table:
August 5, 2025
Mijares strengthens its leadership in compliance, sustainability, and risk management Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes announces the appointment of Daniela Ortega and Paulina Fabara as heads of the Regulatory Compliance and Environmental practices, respectively, and the continued leadership of Gabriel Calvillo in Criminal Compliance. This strategic reorganization reflects the firm’s commitment to providing highly specialized, preventive legal counsel aligned with the highest international standards.