Legal and compliance director (general counsel, secretary of the board and compliance officer) | Holcim México
Head of legal and corporate affairs | FRISA
Legal and HR director | PAN AMERICAN SILVER (MÉXICO)
General counsel, compliance officer and secretary of the board | Westrock México
Global general counsel, corporate secretary & managing director - ESG & business affairs | Alpura
Vice president of governmental affairs and sustainability | ENGIE México
Chief general counsel | Impulsora del Desarrollo y el Empleo en América Latina (IDEAL)
Senior director legal & compliance | Novo Nordisk, Organon, Fox Networks, Cadbury & Colgate Palmolive
General Counsel and chief legal officer | Aeromexico
Chief compliance and sustainability officer | IENTC Telecom
Corporate legal director of compliance and sustainability | Fundación Teletón México
Senior legal counsel | Cubico Sustainable Investments
Founder and president | Mexican Hydrogen, Storage & Sustainable Mobility Association (AMH2)
Executive director of legal and compliance | El Puerto de Liverpool
GC & chief compliance officer | Grupo Mexico - Infrastructure Division
Environmental initiatives program manager, Latin America | Apple
Director of public affairs, communications and sustainability | Arca Continental
General counsel, ethics and compliance officer and DPO North Latam | Capgemini
VP legal & sustainability, assistant general counsel | Element Fleet Management México
Legal manager of electricity and hydrocarbon | Penoles Industries
Senior manager responsible sourcing and business integration | Target
General counsel and head of compliance | Americas Mining Corporation (Grupo México Mining)
Global chief compliance officer | ALEATICA
Attorney specialist | Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Head of public affairs, communications and sustainability, Caribbean | The Coca-Cola Company
Chief legal and regulatory officer. general counsel. director relaciones gubernamentales | Ford México
Compliance and sustainability director | Cinepolis Corporation
Head of legal and compliance officer | ATENTO México
It is with great pride that we present the Green Powerlist 2025 – Mexico, a special edition dedicated to recognising the in-house legal professionals who are driving meaningful change at the intersection of law, business, and sustainability.
This year’s honorees represent a new era of legal leadership—one that does not simply react to regulatory shifts but actively shapes them. As the global focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues intensifies, in-house counsel in Mexico are stepping into more strategic roles. They are navigating complex legal landscapes, embedding sustainability into corporate governance, and helping companies balance profitability with purpose.
From renewable energy expansion and green finance to circular economy initiatives and climate risk disclosure, the achievements of this year’s Powerlist members are as diverse as they are impactful. What unites them is a shared vision: that responsible business is not just good ethics, but good strategy.
This publication celebrates those visionaries—the general counsel, legal directors, and corporate legal teams—whose work is helping to future-proof their organizations and contribute to a more sustainable Mexico. Their leadership not only protects value; it creates it.
We congratulate all those recognised in this edition and thank them for inspiring the next generation of legal professionals to lead with conscience, creativity, and conviction.
Sincerely,
Margherita Birri, Research editor
Green Powerlist 2025 – Mexico
On Thursday 10th of April 2025, Legal 500 and sponsor firm Galicia were proud to welcome an accomplished cohort of in-house counsel to the Green Powerlist Mexico. In addition to honouring the exceptional contributions of in-house lawyers committed to shaping a more sustainable future, the evening also served as a platform for meaningful dialogue among peers representing a diverse array of organisations.
The evening began with a warm welcome from Angus Maclean, Senior Researcher at Legal 500, who addressed the audience on behalf of Tim Girven, Senior Editor for the Western Hemisphere. Paola Hernández Villalvazo, Global Director of Compliance and Sustainability at Cinépolis, then took to the podium to highlight the crucial role in-house lawyers play in effectively interpreting and applying ESG and sustainability standards. Her address was followed by remarks from José Visoso, co-managing partner at Galicia Abogados, who delivered a thoughtful message and served as an exemplary host.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our invitees, whose achievements were celebrated through their inclusion in the Green GC Powerlist. We also express our sincere appreciation to our sponsors, Galicia Abogados, for their exceptional hospitality and logistical support, which contributed to the smooth execution of the event. Special thanks go to Beatrice, María, and the entire Galicia team for their outstanding efforts.
