Héctor Avilés is a Principal and Head of the Tax practice at Cuesta Campos, with extensive experience advising domestic and international companies on tax consulting and litigation matters in Mexico. With over a decade of experience, his practice focuses on delivering strategic solutions that optimize tax efficiency while ensuring full regulatory compliance, making him a trusted advisor for clients operating in complex business environments.

He has represented companies across industries such as manufacturing, consumer goods, automotive, food and beverage, financial services, and construction, handling a broad range of tax matters—from advisory and planning to high-stakes disputes with tax authorities. His expertise includes structuring tax-efficient cross-border operations, managing tax audits before the Mexican tax authority (SAT), and developing defense strategies, including administrative appeals, nullity trials, and constitutional claims (amparo).

Prior to joining the firm, Héctor served at the Ministry of Finance (SHCP), where he was part of the international tax treaties team and represented Mexico before the OECD and the United Nations.