Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. > Mexico City, Mexico > Firm Profile
Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. Offices
AGUSTIN MANUEL CHAVEZ 1 – 001
COL. CENTRO DE CIUDAD SANTA FE
CDMX 01210
Mexico
Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Mexico > Compliance Tier 1
The ‘multidisciplinary’ practice at Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. is among the market leaders in the compliance space, and offers counsel on anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, data protection and general regulatory matters. Members of the ‘gender-diverse’ team are roundly praised for being ‘well-prepared’, ‘punctual, adaptable and attentive’, and having an ‘excellent professional manner’. Clients predominantly belong to the banking, finance and fintech sectors. At the helm of the practice are founding partner Miguel Gallardo Guerra, who has ‘broad experience’ in AML and fintech matters; data protection specialist Héctor Guzmán Rodríguez; and Javier Pérez Moreno, who was promoted to the partnership in February 2022 and advises companies in the fintech, banking, insurance, and health sectors on AML compliance. Like Moreno, senior associate Alejandra Lobato is certified as an AML expert by the National Banking and Securities Commission (NBSC); she leads on AML audits.Practice head(s):
Miguel Gallardo Guerra; Héctor Guzmán Rodríguez; Javier Pérez Moreno
Testimonials
‘Spectacular, punctual follow-up. The team is available 24/7.’
‘Strong on diversity; at all stages we see male and female lawyers equally involved.’
‘The team is multidisciplinary and very open to listening and solving the specific needs of the client. They are willing to negotiate, and are very flexible with delivery times, among other things.’
‘Miguel Gallardo has broad experience in various fields and is very up-to-date on current issues such as fintech.’
‘Its staff have an excellent professional manner and always give the appropriate professional support.’
‘They present fair fee proposals; the team is well prepared.’
‘The professionalism and quality of service provided by the team has been impeccable.’
‘Adaptability throughout the audit process.’
Key clients
AirBnB
Alternativa Financiera Prosesa
Amicorp México
CitiBanamex
Banco Santander
Banco Mercantil del Norte
Bloom Emprendedores
Braskem México Proyectos
Capital Vertical Promotora Empresarial
Crecer Solución Inmediata
Credit Suisse
Credisocial México
Credit Suisse
Crédito Especializado Stándar
Daimler Financial Services
Deutsche Bank México (Institución de Banca Múltiple)
Deutsche Securities
Element
Engenium Capital
Finae
Finalux
Fincrece
Grupo Capital Vertical
Impulso Crediticio Empresarial
Mercado Libre
Morgan Stanley México (Casa de Bolsa)
Multi-Apoyos de Capital
Mutua Altiplano
Palace Resorts Capital
SABCAPITAL
Servicios Liquick
Structura Capital Management
Vinta Capital
Vision F México
Evo Payments
Banco Multiva
Volkswagen Leasing
Femsa
Nu Bank
Pagsmile
Exka
HDF Energy
Medius Collection
Merceron Capital Limited
Rianta Capital Zurich
World Quest Holdings
Federación Mexicana de Fútbol
Apoyo a tu Economía
Garnet24
Prosa
Banco Azteca
Elektra
Satoshi Portal
Blackrock
Alsea
Oplay
Nelo
DiDi Global
Navistar
Fairplay
Arca Continental
Work highlights
- Provided Blackrock with ongoing compliance counsel related to 43 funds.
- Advised Deutsche Bank Mexico on regulatory matters during its sale process, including the preparation and implementation of anti-money laundering provisions.
- Provided ongoing legal advice to Mercado Libre in connection with an authorisation to become a fintech entity.
Mexico > TMT Tier 1
Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C.’s comprehensive offering across TMT remains at the forefront of the market, particularly at the intersection of telecoms and technology; a case in point being the firm’s advice to Microsoft on its recent market entry as a telecommunications provider and associated regulatory issues. It is the counsel of choice for a host of major new entrants into the Mexican technology sector and has long-term relationships with many leading names in the telecoms and media segments. A recent trend in the latter area has been advisory mandates from social media clients regarding their negotiations with influencers. The practice group is jointly coordinated by four lawyers: Carlos Bello, one of the founding partners of the firm, draws on over 25 years’ experience in the TMT field where he has advised many -if not most- of the sectors’ key players; Carlos Díaz Sobrino whose expertise leans toward the M&A side of the practice, as well as contributing on data privacy matters in these sectors; Hector Guzman, a dedicated data privacy expert; and Jonathan Rangel, who handles e-copyright matters.Practice head(s):
Carlos Bello; Carlos Díaz; Héctor Guzmán; Jonathan Rangel
Testimonials
‘The team has complete knowledge of the telecommunications sector and an excellent relationship with the IFT and Profeco, in addition to the opportunity to accompany partners and associates in the TMT area.’
‘They are lawyers who really know the laws and regulations of the telecommunications sector and who know the industry from the inside and the eventual risks for their clients, which translates into assertive and timely advice.’
‘We like that the BGBG team of lawyers adapts to the needs of our company and our way of working, but above all to the dynamism that a technology company requires. Compared to other law firms, BGBG is extremely practical and accurate in its advice.’
‘Especially the partner Carlos Díaz Sobrino always has a great attitude and sense of responsibility. We like that he keeps up with developments in legislation and his opinions on a wide variety of topics are very accurate. Compared to other lawyers with whom we have worked, Díaz Sobrino, in addition to being a TMT specialist, knows other matters in depth that make his work outstanding.’
Key clients
Echostar/Hughes
SpaceX
Mercado Libre
FEMSA Servicios
Oxxo
International Telecommunications Union
T-Systems
Orange Business Services
Verizon
Seguritech
Microsoft
Hispasat
Bosch
Honor
ngena
Disney
Volkswagen Financial Services
VW Mexico
DeepL
Biocatch
Coda Payments
Plintron
Ole Distribution
Daimler
Hisense
Panasonic Avionics
Elektra
Altan Redes
MediaPro
Sinch
Ennea
Realme
Astronics
Work highlights
- Advised Microsoft on the legal and regulatory aspects required to become a telecommunications service provider in Mexico.
- Advised SpaceX/Starlink on the regulatory aspects for the authorisation of its IoT satellite constellation (Swarm) in Mexico and for the implementation of all associated regulatory aspects for the service.
- Represented a global telecommunications service provider on its telecommunications and economic competition regulatory filings for a concentration worth over $3bn.
Mexico > Intellectual property Tier 3
Known for its ‘deep knowledge on the subject’ and housing ‘lawyers specialised in intellectual property, focused on the practice of advising national and foreign clients’, the IP department at Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. is a reliable choice for portfolio management and protection. In August 2022 the team bolstered the breadth of its offering with the hire of senior associate Romeo Chora from Dumont, who has taken on leadership of the patent subgroup, as well as adding litigation strength regarding patent infringement. Chora joins a sizeable team that includes the ‘very diligent’ client favourite, Jonathan Rangel, one of the go-to experts in Mexico for the use of IP rights in the digital field; he frequently works in close conjunction with the firm’s TMT sector group. Rangel co-leads the IP team with Lilia Aguilar, whose practice focuses on IP portfolio management and protection for both domestic and international companies. Senior associate Juan Carlos Salazar has a strong focus on litigation regarding trade marks, domain names and copyright. Since publication, the firm has hired copyright and IT specialist Ricardo Sánchez Gil (formerly at González Rossi Abogados) as overall practice head – effective as of January 2024.Practice head(s):
Jonathan Rangel; Lilia Aguilar
Testimonials
‘The level of strategy that this firm manages for aspects of industrial property and specifically counterfeit matters, is on another level. In one matter, we went through 2 firms that did not have the level of expertise until we arrived at BGBG.’
‘Jonathan Rangel has advised us with a level of closeness that is not seen from other partners. It does not mean that he does not delegate tasks, but he shows his face and is in charge of every detail of the strategies that we are implementing.’
‘It is an office that provides personalized attention to each company, always taking into account the needs of its client.’
‘We work with Jonathan Rangel for a number of years and he is a reliable source – our preferred choice for matters in Mexico!’
‘With lawyers specialized in intellectual property, focused on the practice of advising national and foreign clients, the office has a top-quality team that is very close, which constantly anticipates our needs as clients and provides us with a holistic vision of possible solutions. for our cases. Jonathan Rangel is very diligent, quick in responses and solutions to our cases, flexible and we always work with great fluidity and reciprocity. I recommend Jonathan and the team of Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi and Garcia with the assurance that the job will be done with excellence.’
‘For me what makes them unique is their deep knowledge on the subject. The strongest points of the team are their commitment, follow-up, trust, knowledge. The truth is that I have not worked with other firms because I am delighted with the service provided at BGBG. They have a new system that organizes my registered trademarks in different countries for easy consultation and access, this helps us to maintain order.’
‘We are happy to have BGBG help us and our clients in Mexico. They are a reliable partner and are able to deliver high quality trademark services with very reasonable charges. Their suggestions are always sharp and helpful and save us time and costs to achieve our goals in the market.’
‘Jonathan Rangel and his team is whom we work with. Jonathan always gave quick attention to our inquiries and offer helpful advice in time. He is experienced and have strong knowledge across different industrial areas. We are satisfied with his exceptional good services so far.’
Key clients
Hisense Group Holdings
ERSA
ENPV
Toyoda Van Moppes
Livelong Pet Nutrition
Jansport Apparel
Promoción Y Operación
Hispasat
Korea United Pharm
Gea Group
The North Face Apparel
Kipling Apparel
Ifit
Dufry
The Swatch Group
Omega
Kaeser Kompressoren
Qualitas Compañia De Seguros
Remarkable
VF Corporation
Aon Mexico Business Support
Engencap Holding
Datahome
Universidad Latinoamericana
Work highlights
- Advised Swiss Confederation on the analysis and response of a provisional refusal issued by the Mexican Trademark Office (MTO) regarding its mark “SWISS MILITARY”.
- Assisted ERSA with filing several patents before the Mexican Patents Office (MPO).
- Advised Hitch on two invalidation actions against a Mexican company regarding its “HITCH” mark.
Mexico > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 4
The seven-strong litigation team at Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. assists with civil, commercial,, administrative and constitutional litigation, as well as often acting in constitutional amparo proceedings. Financial regulation, compliance and contentious issues in the telecoms sector are all particular strengths of the practice. One of the firm’s founding partners, Juan Bonequi has acted for a number of the more prominent financial institutions operating in Mexico; he co-leads the practice with civil and commercial disputes specialist, Elia Sosa; and ‘very proactive’ senior associate Cinthya González, who is the name to note for constitutional and amparo matters.Practice head(s):
Juan Bonequi; Elia Sosa; Cinthya Gonzalez
Testimonials
‘The office was very professional in the way they presented the steps to follow throughout the process. The issue we litigated was a very specific issue and the team did enough research to understand it and also present it in an easy and favorable light.’
‘Cinthya Gonzalez was the associate who handled our case and it was very satisfying for us to know that she was very aware of the situation and all the specialised details of the case, she was also always very proactive in recommending that we make any modifications or clarifications on our case. Likewise, her knowledge of the subject and how the process worked was very valuable in obtaining a favorable result.‘
‘Carlos Bello, who was the partner who handled our case, always gave us his time and availability to explain our matter.’
Key clients
Accell Innovation
Accell Soluções Pra Energia e Agua
A-Safe
AES México
American International Group (AIG)
Banco Mercantil del Norte
Banco Santander
Becton Dickinson
Bestway México
Citi Banamex
Cerebro Ad Media
Daimler Financial Services
Doc Solutions
Deutsche Bank Mexico
Evo Payments Mexico
Fundación Teletón
Federación Mexicana de Futbol
Garnet Collects
Grupo Pochteca
Grupo Lucaya
Hispasat
Hisense Mexico
IB Support
Industrias Gaffel
Kinezis
Mercado Libre
Nissan Mexicana
Onsigna Holdings
Orlegi Sports
Productos Verde Valle
Petrolera Amatitlán
Scotia Bank Mexico
Sandvik
Starlink
Thyssenkrupp
Work highlights
- Advising Productos Verde Valle on an amparo challenge to a food industry regulation.
- Acted for AIG in a claim for punitive damages regarding a hopper car derailment.
- Advising Accell Innovation on a breach of contract case.
Mexico > Insurance Tier 4
Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C.’s insurance department assists insurance institutions and insurance brokers with compliance, new product structuring, representation in administrative procedures and litigation, and transactions with insurance and surety companies. The department is jointly overseen by financial services managing partner Miguel Gallardo Guerra; litigation practice leader, Juan Bonequi; and Javier Pérez Moreno, who focuses his practice on heavily regulated sectors, including insurance, healthcare and fintech.Practice head(s):
Miguel Gallardo Guerra; Juan Bonequi; Javier Pérez Moreno
Testimonials
‘They are a boutique office very close to the client. Partners are directly involved in customer service. Excellent networking in between. Very comprehensive billing towards the client, good value for money. Close attention to customers.’
‘Miguel Gallardo Guerra has excellent technical and soft skills.’
Key clients
AON
TIP
Compara en Casa
Uber
Aig
Sedna Hospital
Seguros Banorte
AirBnB
Tierra
Preminen
Mercado Libre
Axa Seguros
Auronix
VF Mexico
Morgan Stanley New York
Samsung
Work highlights
- Assisting AON with all its insurance and reinsurance regulatory requirements, including internal policies, drafting of all contracts, and managing outside counsels for litigation matters.
- Advising Seguros Banorte on litigation against the CFE (Federal Electricity Commission) in Mexico.
- Acting for AIG in several insurance litigation cases in Mexico.
Mexico > Banking and finance Tier 5
The banking and finance team at Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C., recognised by clients for its ‘strong technical skill’, advises domestic and international financial institutions and corporations on regulatory matters, primarily acting on the lender side. Founding partner Miguel Gallardo Guerra co-leads the practice and is described as a ‘very important asset’ because of his ‘strong knowledge in financial, banking and insurance matters’ and his diverse professional network; alongside him, Javier Pérez Moreno advises banks and fintechs on regulatory issues; and Juan Carlos Morales completes the leadership trio. Of counsel Alain Gerard Jaubert Luengas and senior associate Luz María Jover joined the practice in August and November 2022, respectively. Since publication, the firm has further strengtehened the practice with the hire of Alejandro Stamoglou (from his own boutique) as a banking, finance and capital markets partner - effective as of November 2023.Practice head(s):
Miguel Gallardo Guerra; Javier Pérez Moreno; Juan Carlos Morales
Testimonials
‘The BGBG team has very strong technical skills. They have the ability to assemble work teams in a short time to meet the needs of their clients. Their billing is very competitive. They have a very useful network of interdisciplinary alliances to complement the legal advice they provide. People are very friendly and close to their customers.’
‘Miguel Gallardo Guerra has very strong knowledge in financial, banking and insurance matters. He understands the needs of the client from a business perspective. He has a network of contacts in various fields that make him a very important asset.’
‘They not only have knowledge of financial law, particularly banking, but also of litigation, so the practice is carried handled with very innovative strategies. They are focused on solving the client’s situations and very agile in doing so.’
Key clients
AirBnB
Alternativa Financiera Prosesa
Amicorp México
CitiBanamex
Banco Santander
Banco Mercantil del Norte
Bloom Emprendedores
Braskem México Proyectos
Capital Vertical Promotora Empresarial
Crecer Solución Inmediata
Credit Suisse
Credisocial México
Credit Suisse
Crédito Especializado Stándar
Daimler Financial Services
Deutsche Bank México, Institución de Banca Múltiple
Deutsche Securities
Element
Engenium Capital
Finae
Finalux
Fincrece
Grupo Capital Vertical
Impulso Crediticio Empresarial
Mercado Libre
Morgan Stanley México, Casa de Bolsa
Multi-Apoyos de Capital
Mutua Altiplano
Palace Resorts Capital
SABCAPITAL
Servicios Liquick
Structura Capital Management
Vinta Capital
Vision F México
Evo Payments
Banco Multiva
Volkswagen Leasing
Femsa
Nu Bank
Pagsmile
Exka
HDF Energy
Medius Collection
Merceron Capital
Rianta Capital Zurich
World Quest Holdings
Federación Mexicana de Fútbol
Apoyo a tu Economía
Garnet24
Prosa
Banco Azteca
Elektra
Satoshi Portal
Blackrock
Alsea
Oplay
Nelo
DiDi Global
Navistar
Fairplay
Arca Continental
Work highlights
- Assisted Citibanamex with a review and update of internal policies, the preparation of corporate documents of the financial group and charts related to regulatory matters.
- Advised Deutsche Bank on regulatory matters during its sale process in Mexico, including the implementation of anti-money laundering provisions and compliance with Mexican financial authorities.
- Provided day-to-day corporate guidance and banking audit services to Banco Santander.
Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. > Firm Profile
Established in 2001, BGBG has become a significant player in the Mexican legal market, meeting the growing need for specialized legal counseling. The versatility of its members allows BGBG to offer personalised services in each of its areas of practice. Professionalism, quality services and a results-driven culture distinguish BGBG from other major law firms in Mexico. A real global expertise, hands-on experience and an excellent academic background constitute the main assets of its members.
Main areas of practice
TMT (technology, media and telecoms): regulatory issues, compliance for concessions and authorizations, representing sovereign states and corporations before international organizations, advising content providers for television, radio and digital media, advice on the outsourcing of technology services in the private sector, as well as for the drafting of IT agreements, advice on the development of IT projects, compliance of regulatory aspects of media, advertising, e-commerce and intellectual property in the cloud.
Banking, finance and anti-money laundering: provision of services to Mexican and foreign financial entities and institutions, such as financial groups, banks, brokerage houses, securities brokers, insurance companies, investment bankers, mutual funds, non-bank financial entities and representative offices.
Corporate/M&A: provision of services related to incorporation of legal entities, mergers and acquisitions, trust agreements and foreign investment issues.
Privacy and data protection: BGBG has become one of the leading Mexican firms providing advice and solutions to comply with national and international privacy and data protection laws. Services provided in this area include: (i) compliance projects for private parties and public authorities; (ii) GDPR compliance; (iii) self-regulatory policies; (iv) legal advice before investigations and infringement procedures before DPAs; (v) data protection training, and (vi) design and implementation of privacy policies.
Energy and infrastructure: highly specialized team with experience in the natural gas, electricity and hydrocarbons sectors, rendering services to multinational clients both as internal and external advisors. BGBG is actively involved in advising E&P clients on exploration and production projects in Mexico.
Government procurement: legal advice includes revision of the procurement rules, participation at all stages of the procurement, negotiation of government contracts and administrative litigation.
Government relations: analysis of draft laws and regulations, representation at industry associations, and handling all relations with federal, state or local authorities.
Insurance/reinsurance: BGBG services Mexican and foreign clients in the insurance/reinsurance industries, including anti-money laundering, transactional and regulatory, corporate, contractual and business matters.
Intellectual property: registry of trademarks, trade names and other intellectual property rights; specialized advice in connection with copyrights, as well as other legal aspects related to the film making, musical, audiovisual and entertainment business; and administrative disputes related to the nullity, expiration, cancellation and violations of intellectual property rights, and disloyal competition.
Litigation/dispute resolution: BGBG offers litigation services, including: civil or commercial proceedings, including ‘amparo’ constitutional proceedings, financial, corporate and contractual disputes, bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings; proceedings brought in connection with civil damages, punitive damages and general liability matters, including actions brought by governmental agencies or offices; cross-border disputes; and mediation/arbitration proceedings.
Other offices: Madrid
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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TMT | Carlos A. Bello-Hernandez | cbello@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
TMT | Carlos J. Diaz-Sobrino | cdiaz@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
Banking, finance, fintech and compliance | Miguel Gallardo-Guerra | mgallardo@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
Banking, finance, fintech and compliance | Javier Perez-Moreno | jperez@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
Corporate/M&A | Federico De Palacio-RuizCabañas | fdepalacio@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
Corporate/M&A | Juan Carlos Morales de Teresa | jcmorales@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
Data protection | Hector E. Guzman-Rodriguez | hguzman@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
Intellectual property | Lilia Aguilar-Herrera | laguillar@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
Litigation/dispute resolution | Juan F. Bonequi-Herrera | jbonequi@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
M&A; structured, project and acquisition finance and restructuring | Juan Manuel-Sancho | jsancho@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
Corporate/Immigration | Agustin Benjamin Escamilla-Alfaro | bescamilla@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
Intellectual property | Jonathan Rangel Lora | jrangel@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
Corporate/M&A | Marcela Arrellano-Lucatero | marellano@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
Litigation/dispute resolution | Elia E. Sosa Pérez | esosa@bgbg.mx | +525552925232 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Carlos Bello | View Profile | ||
Univ Prof Dr Juan F. Bonequi | Partner head of the litigation and alternative dispute resolutions practice area. | View Profile | |
Carlos J. Diaz Sobrino | Partner – BGBG Mexico City Office | View Profile | |
Mr Miguel Gallardo Guerra | BELLO, GALLARDO, BONEQUI Y GARCÍA, S.C. (“BGBG”), Mexico, D.F., Mexico. 2005 –… | View Profile | |
Mr Javier Pérez Moreno | Partner of the financial and compliance services practice group at the law… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Associates : 55 Administrative staff : 15Languages
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BGBG is one of the few Mexican law firms with a practice exclusively dedicated to data protection and privacy matters. How is it that you came to this? Héctor: Back in 2011, when we started this practice, there was little knowledge and interest in Mexico in data protection. Some colleagues even said to me that …
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