Our Team

Nuestro equipo está conformado por un grupo multidisciplinario de profesionales especializados en diversas ramas del derecho, lo que nos permite brindar al cliente la excelencia en el servicio que necesita. Nuestros procesos consisten en un acompañ amiento cercano y personalizado, con una visión integral de los riesgos legales y regulatorios de los diversos modelos de negocio.

Lizette Neme Bechara

Founding Partner 

Lizette holds a Law Degree from the Escuela Libre de Derecho and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from King’s College London. She began her career at White & Case, where she worked for nearly 10 years. In 2016, she joined the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), participating in the design and drafting of the FinTech Law. She is a co-founder of Áurea Partners, where she leads the regulatory area in financial law and the implementation of key public policies for the tech sector in Mexico. She has participated in specialized forums, including the Mexican Senate, and has contributed to prestigious publications on financial regulation and technology.

Lilia Georgina Alonzo Bernal

Founding Partner

Lilia holds a Law Degree from the Escuela Libre de Derecho and an MBA from Bayes Business School. With over 18 years of experience, she has advised various companies on the development, construction, and financing of energy generation and infrastructure projects. She has participated in project financing operations, mergers and acquisitions in the electric, hydrocarbons, port, and transportation sectors. She is a co-founder of Áurea Partners, where she leads the energy sector and advises on energy transition processes, PPA negotiations, and ESG strategies. She is also a member of organizations promoting the development of women in the energy sector.

Nuestro Equipo

  • Andrea López-Malo Villalón

    Manager
    Andrea holds a Law Degree from ITAM, a Diploma in Economic Competition, and a Master's in Law and Economics. She started her career at COFECE, gaining extensive experience in economic competition. She has provided specialized legal consulting to national and international clients and currently specializes in regulatory financial law.

  • Shannon Reilly Marulanda

    Senior Associate
    Shannon holds a Law Degree from ITESM and a Diploma in Banking and Financial Law from ITAM. She began her career in the corporate and financial sectors and worked at an electronic payment funds institution. At Áurea, she specializes in financial regulatory compliance, supporting financial entities and FinTech companies.

  • Sofía Chavolla Villatoro

    Analist
    Sofía studied Law at the Escuela Libre de Derecho, has experience in constitutional and administrative litigation. At Áurea, she specializes in Administrative Law, conducting due diligence, managing notarial procedures, and assisting with the obtaining of permits in the energy sector.

  • Eduardo Arturo Galicia de la Cruz

    Associate
    Eduardo holds a Law Degree from UNAM, specializing in public servants' liability and energy regulatory law. He has experience in constitutional and administrative litigation, as well as in contract development within the energy sector.

  • Jenyfer Guerrero Granados

    Junior Associate
    Jenyfer holds a Law Degree from Universidad La Salle, with experience in corporate law and contract development. Her practice focuses on providing legal advice to companies from their incorporation to daily operations.

  • Diego Salinas Tinajero

    Intern
    Diego is a law student at Universidad Panamericana. He has worked at the Chamber of Deputies and the PRI National Executive Committee. He currently assists in the preparation of legal documents and regulatory analysis.

  • Dunia Salum Kuri

    Intern
    Dunia is a law student at the Universidad Panamericana. She has experience in administrative, constitutional and criminal compliance law. Currently, she collaborates at Áurea within the Financial Law team, where she supports in regulatory compliance issues for financial institutions and Fintechs.