Firms To Watch: TMT

July 2023 saw experienced tech specialist Sergio Legorreta and counsel Laura Estrada-Rodríguez -both formerly at Dentons López Velarde- join newly founded technology boutique Lawtaem as partners; the firm, which is headquartered in Miami, also has offices in Bogotá and Buenos Aires.
Juan Daniel Rodriguez heads the practice at Rodriguez Rueda Abogados, which is best known for its experience representing foreign technology companies doing business in Mexico.

TMT in Mexico

Acedo, Santamarina, S.C

Acedo, Santamarina, S.C is a standout specialist advisor to Mexico’s TMT sector with experience as counsel to various public entities including the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SCT), the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFETEL), the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Telecomunicaciones de Mexico (Telecomm). The deeply experienced practice group has advised on topics ranging from contracts for satellite systems, and the laying and landing of international submarine cable systems in Mexico, to the deployment of telecoms infrastructure and radio frequency spectrum public biddings. Founding partner Andrés Acedo leads the team and is an expert across corporate and telecommunications law. Enrique López Mendez is a commercial transactions expert with experience in the sector, and José Luis Mejía, promoted to the partnership in December 2022, is building a varied practice in the area.

Practice head(s):

Andres Acedo


Key clients

Bose


Hyperice


Intelsat


Intelsat Inflight Mexico


Amazon


IDT Telecomm


Radiotrans


Meta Platforms


MTZ Wireless


PanAmSat de Mexico


China Unicom (Americas) Operations


Servicios Administrativos Peñoles


Work highlights


  • Advised PanamSat de Mexico on regulatory issues regarding its satellite services in Mexico, as well as satellite coordination processes with Mexican and foreign authorities.
  • Advised China Unicom México on the obtaining of a sole concession before the Federal Institute of Telecommunications to provide several telecommunications services in Mexico.
  • Advised IDT on the obtaining of geographic numbers before the Federal Institute of Telecommunications for the provision of IP telephone services.

Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C.

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.

Hogan Lovells

A team with ‘countless strengths’ acts on the full range of matters in the TMT space for the Mexican office of Hogan Lovells, where the offering has recently been restructured to form a digital technologies practice. The department is well-versed in aiding clients’ navigation of the country’s complex and changeable regulatory landscape, as well as assisting on M&A in the relevant sectors as part of multi-disciplinary teams, often combining lawyers from the firm’s various global offices. Clients see practice head Federico Hernández Arroyo as a ‘benchmark for leadership’; senior associate Ana Rumualdo is the other key contact, focusing on emerging technologies, data privacy and other data management issues.

Practice head(s):

Federico Hernández Arroyo


Testimonials

The attorneys at the Hogan Lovells Law Firm possess countless strengths and skills that make them far superior to teams at other firms; such as immediacy in response times, clarity in essential criteria, efficiency and speed in solving incidents, prioritization of tasks, probity, inclusive respect in international relations, among others, all of this generates peace of mind for the client. Great relationship between the firm and the main interlocutors in the telecommunications and corporate environment. The firm maintains all the pioneering technology to stay in direct contact.

The plus that makes Hogan Lovells stand out from other law firms is the trust it generates in its clients, this differentiates this firm from its competitors, its qualities are clear. At this point it is key to highlight Federico Hernández Arroyo, partner and leader of the law firm, a professional with impeccable performance and the main visible face before the client; Federico is capable of coordinating several important issues for his client at the same time and covering several fronts in an amazing and effective way, otherwise a benchmark for leadership, knowledge, relationship and control of situations, worthy of respect and admiration. Congratulations to Hogan Lovells!

Key clients

Cirion Technologies


BT


T-Mobile


CCM Communications


Google Mexico


Omnispace Mexico


Columbus Networks Mexico


American Tower Mexico


Disney Mexico


Emi Labs


Work highlights


  • Advising Cirion Technologies on the sale of Lumen Technologies to Stonepeak.
  • Advising BT on regulatory compliance, including a terrain station authorisation for the provision of satellite services in Mexico.
  • Assisting T-Mobile with all ongoing regulatory, contractual and corporate assistance for its daily operations in Mexico.

Ruíz Moreno y Asociados

The ‘prompt and knowledgeable’ boutique TMT firm Ruíz Moreno y Asociados is the destination of choice for several telecoms companies operating in Mexico, as well as investors therein. The firm has been "go-to" in recent years for the deployment or acquisition of fibre optics networks in Mexico, as well as satellite projects along the Mexico-US border. Founding partner of the firm Iván Ruiz has extensive professional experience within Mexico’s telecommunications industry and oversees the range of matters at the practice. At the senior associate level, Eli Manuel Ramírez is warmly endorsed by clients; with Erika Estrever and Rubén Gutiérrez Díaz rounding out the team.

Practice head(s):

Iván Ruiz


Testimonials

As a team there is always someone who responds to requests for legal services and the members of the firm complement each other.

They continually prepare, are professional and formal in carrying out their work. They do their job quickly.

‘I have worked with RM Abogados,S.C. for the last 7 months and they have been a pleasure to work with. Prompt and knowledgeable responses with attention to detail and a focus on timely completion of NOM certifications.

I would not hesitate to recommend them should you require assistance with the NOM certification process in Mexico.

The person I work directly with is Eli Manuel Ramirez. He is why I am giving such a high a favorable response to this firm. He makes the whole process easy.

I also work occasionally with Ivan Ruiz, who has been great at overseeing the over all projects we bring to RM Abogados.

Key clients

Blacklabs


Minera Amperio Talamantes


Pagando Fintech


IP Matrix/Transtelco


XC Networks


TV Azteca


Omnitracs


Linedata (France)


Elektra Satelital


CBS


Viasat


Modelo AB-InBev


Maxcom


Orgtec


Directo


Work highlights


  • Assisted Flo Networks with its permitting process before the State Government of Querétaro, for the installation of an underground fibre optics cable network.
  • Represented Viasat Tecnologia in CFE TEIT’s public tender to install and operate a total of 1,500 satellite based rural wi-fi  access points throughout Mexico.
  • Acted for Viasat Tecnología in obtaining an authorisation from Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute for the commercialisation of landing and transmission rights of a satellite.

Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.

A diverse client base of familiar multinationals across the TMT field instruct Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. on matters covering a broad range of practice areas. Cybersecurity and tech transformation are recent market trends which have seen an uptick in the department's workload, with companies keen to trial new technologies in the Mexican market as the regulatory landscape is friendlier than in other major markets. The global network of Baker McKenzie offices is a boon in terms of drawing new clients, but the Mexico team’s reputation is also increasingly strong, particularly among social media companies. Carlos Vela-Treviño leads the practice and is one of the market’s leading names in data privacy and cybersecurity law; he also has a robust practice across IT and telecoms law. Carlos Dávila-Peniche is an IP lawyer with strong experience acting for TMT clients; while Daniel Villanueva-Plasencia, raised to the partnership in January 2023, is a further key IP contact at the firm’s Guadalajara office.

Practice head(s):

Carlos Vela-Treviño


Testimonials

Carlos Vela-Treviño, who helps us with webinars on electronic signatures, is highly professional, since he explains honestly and simply without showing preference for any particular brand. His clear and objective approach demonstrates his deep knowledge of related laws and regulations, as well as standards and best practices in the field. His ability to communicate effectively makes the topic accessible to all participants, and his impartiality ensures an objective view of the different solutions available on the market.

Key clients

Satmex


Netflix


Hispasat


Equinix


Snowflake


Lyft


TikTok (Bytedance)


Telefonica


Accenture


Pinterest


Work highlights


  • Advised Take Two on a variety of matters, including consumer protection, privacy, age-ratings, age gating, child protection and copyright.
  • Advising international companies in the fintech space on a variety of matters.
  • Advised Nintendo on a variety of compliance matters.

Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.

Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.’s TMT department houses ‘stand-out lawyers in their practice’, has a tradition of strength in transactional and antitrust matters but today demonstrates increasing prowess on the regulatory side of the practice. In that capacity, the team has had a particular focus on structuring operations for new entrants in emerging technology markets. Practice head Jorge Kargl is an expert in merger control filings and investigations, with experience in the TMT space in that respect, as well as in regulatory matters and constitutional appeals. Litigator Sara Gutiérrez has particular niche expertise in matters that fall between the competing jurisdictions of the country’s antitrust authority and its TMT regulatory body. Counsel Gaby Finkel is a key figure in IP matters and the firm’s ESG practice; while at associate level, Jessica González supports on TMT-specific antitrust and competition work, and Dafne Méndez has expertise in the impact of new legislation against cultural appropriation.

Practice head(s):

Jorge Kargl


Testimonials

The Creel team is the most creative team I have worked with. They found numerous solutions to a very difficult issue and listened to the client’s concerns. They had exceptional knowledge of the law and the legal processes.

The creativity and ability to come up with alternative solutions to difficult issues really made Creel stand out. Jorge Kargl, Jessica Gonzalez, and Sara Gutierrez are all stand-out lawyers in their practice.

Key clients

Akamai Technologies


Amazon


Aston Martin


AT&T


Audi


Avaya


Canadian Pacific Railway


DAZN


Equinix


Flo Networks


Genesys


HP


KDDI Japan


Lamborghini


Meta


NFL


Payclip


Salesforce


Spotify


Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners


Stride Inc


Uber


Work highlights


  • Represented HP and Plantronics (Poly) in the Mexican portion of HP’s $3.3bn acquisition of Poly.
  • Acted for Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners on its $2.7bn acquisition of the Latin American business of Lumen Technologies.
  • Advised AT&T on its $43bn sale of WarnerMedia to Discovery.

DLA Piper Mexico

Telecoms law is a standout strength for DLA Piper Mexico, its specialist team adept at assisting with some of the most complex regulatory issues in the market. Members of the department has more than 25 years’ experience in the area, assisting clients with licences and authorisations, negotiating interconnection agreements, and implementing new technologies. The team also supports clients in public tenders for concessions to use radio-spectrum frequency bands and to operate public telecommunications networks. On the media and technology fronts, the firm often advises on transactional, antitrust, and IP matters. A duo of lawyers jointly lead the group: Antonio Cárdenas, a specialist in bringing amparo proceedings and in administrative disputes, as well as counsel on regulatory matters and government relations; and Jorge Benejam, a corporate and M&A lawyer with numerous clients in the TMT space. Eduardo Gallastegui is no longer at the firm.

Practice head(s):

Antonio Cárdenas; Jorge Benejam


Key clients

Mytaverse


Jaggaer


EA Mexico


AT&T Comercialización Móvil


AT&T Comunicaciones Digitales


Grupo AT&T Celullar


Viasat


Spica Telecom


Orionidas (Coppel)


Representaciones de Audio


Grupo Televisa


Telefómica Global Solutions


Gonzalez Calvillo

The TMT offering at Gonzalez Calvillo comprises a number of more specified practice areas, with a core strength in regulatory matters and administrative litigation in the telecommunications space. Luis Felipe Mancera de Arrigunaga has a professional background in telecoms as well as extensive experience advising on regulatory matters. He heads-up the administrative / regulatory side of the practice, while Jorge Mondragón helms the corporate work and is also the key contact for data privacy matters. Daniel Guaida is the lead lawyer for fintech sector work and is especially strong on advising start-ups that are commencing banking and financial activities in Mexico. At counsel level, Lucía Fernández, Juan Carlos Peraza and Rafael Fuentes support across the full range of matters.

Practice head(s):

Luis Mancera de Arrigunaga; Jorge Mondragón; Daniel Guaida


Key clients

Bradesco


Google


TC Travel Connected


Telefónica


Work highlights


  • Represented Telefónica in an amparo proceeding filed against articles 244 and 244-A of the Ley Federal de Derechos.
  • Advising Google on a range of Mexican legal issues.
  • Assisting Banco Bradesco with all fintech regulatory issues related to its acquisition of the shares of local private equity investor Ictineo Plataforma.

Santamarina y Steta

Local and international clients in the TMT space, as well as related government entities, look to Paola Morales and her team at Santamarina y Steta for advice on navigating the regulatory landscape in Mexico. The practice is well-known for its strength in assisting foreign investors with their entries into Mexico’s telecoms, IT and broadcasting markets, and the firm regularly wins new clients in this respect. Morales, one of the leading figures in this area, is supported by experienced Monterrey-based partner César Cruz, and corporate and M&A lawyer (and firm chairman), Jorge León Orantes. Marcela Flores in Monterrey is the associate level contact to note.

Practice head(s):

Paola Morales


Testimonials

We use Stantamarina y Steta as outside counsel for advice in corporate and contracts law areas. Our partner is Paola Morales and she is amazing. We love working with the firm and feel that we receive very high quality legal advice and support with a very quick turn around on our requests. Paola and her colleague, Juan Pablo Rodriguez, are fluent in English and understand the legal concepts and business priorities we raise to them. They are able to take our challenges and provide clear, concise and actionable advice. I would recommend the firm to anyone doing business in Mexico.

We receive high quality advice at a reasonable rate with quick turn around times and understanding of business priorities for a US based company.’

They understand the business (how it works, what the needs are, the problems that arise) and they take this into account when advising. Their practical knowledge is a great advantage.

Key clients

ICOM America


Grupo CIE


New Balance Athletics


Walmart


Morning Brew


The Ford Foundation


RTB House


Paramount Pictures International


Work highlights


  • Assisted ICOM with the obtaining of its Telecommunications Reseller Authorisation so as to be able to commercialize radiocommunication services from Iridium and Telefónica.
  • Assisting Grupo CIE with the analysis, drafting and amendments of documentation for complying with a new media regulation.
  • Advised New Balance Athletics on structuring and implementing its internet distribution agreement with Brandarrays México for the commercialisation as exclusive representative of the New Balance trade mark in Mexico.

Galicia Abogados S.C.

The multi-practice TMT offering at Galicia Abogados S.C. counts leading multinationals across the three sub-sectors as clients, and the team assists with major M&A, sector-specific regulatory issues, competition law, and restructuring, among other matters. On the technology side, Ricardo García and Alejandro de la Borbolla are the key contacts, coordinating the broad range of advice required in that area, with Arturo Perdomo being the name to note for fintech work. For telecoms, Carlos Chávez is the department head, coming under the banner of the firm’s broader regulatory practice; he also handles media sector matters, working with the corporate and M&A team as required. Humberto Pérez-Rocha advises on M&A, banking and insurance matters in relation to the telecoms and technology sectors, while senior associate Irma Ross leads the firm’s IP & data privacy offering.

Practice head(s):

Carlos Chávez; Ricardo Garcia; Arturo Perdomo; Alejandro de la Borbolla; Irma Ross


Testimonials

Very up to date knowledge of regulatory and business aspects of the Mexican Fintech environment, which provides a very good edge in negotiations.

Humberto Pérez Rocha and Federico Scheffler are very knowledgeable in the Fintech environment for transactional aspects, as well as tax implications of fintech businesses.

Key clients

BestDay Travel Group


Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology.


Intel


Solenis Technologies Mexico


Ericsson


Mexican Health Foundation (Funsalud)


Univision Communications


Softbank


AT&T Comunicaciones Digitales


AT&T Telecom Holdings


TUL


Rimowa


Knowledgehook


Hexagon Data


Incode Technologies


Oracle


OData


Gartner


Work highlights


  • Advised Univisión on its merger Grupo Televisa.
  • Assisted shareholders of Hexagon Data and Agradecemos Tu Pago with the corporate and tax restructuring the companies and their subsequent sale to Grupo VASS.
  • Advised Tul on the establishment in Mexico of an app-based platform to commercialise hardware, construction, and related products.

Greenberg Traurig, S.C.

Greenberg Traurig, S.C. fields a TMT practice whose work encompasses regulatory, consulting, complex transactions, and antitrust matters. Practice head Edgar Olvera Jiménez has spearheaded the office’s development in this area since he joined the firm in 2018 and is especially well-regarded in the telecoms sector, as well as being an experienced advisor on infrastructure projects, consumer protection, and administrative law. Senior associate Maribel Tovar is the other key practice contact and has particular strength in public law.

Practice head(s):

Edgar Olvera Jiménez


Testimonials

Greenberg Traurig’s team of lawyers have deep knowledge of the technical areas they handle, such as telecommunications, energy, corporate and government relations. The team of lawyers is distinguished by its unique combination of experience, specialised knowledge and interpersonal skills. It compares favorably with teams from other firms because we have seen in that they have established high standards of excellence and dedication to their clients’ priority issues, which is reflected in successful results over time.

Edgar Olvera stands out for his excellence and leadership in the legal field related to telecommunications, energy and government relations, as he combines many years of experience, with extensive technical-legal knowledge of these matters, and has the ability to build solid relationships with clients and with government actors.

Key clients

Altán Redes


Interpublic Group Companies (IPG)


Starz


Asociación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (ANATEL)


Element Telecom


Phoenix Towers


Fibra Infraestructura México


Meva 79


Work highlights


  • Advised Altán on the negotiation of amendments to its concession title and obtaining regulatory approvals in antitrust matters before the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT).
  • Acted for IPG on compliance with local regulations regarding filming for an advertisement.
  • Advised Starz on compliance with regulations regarding the classification of movie and television content soon to be marketed in Mexico.

Holland & Knight

Holland & Knight LLP’s multinational client base includes a host of blue chip companies across the TMT sectors. The team is regularly sought out for its financial and regulatory assistance with telecommunications projects, including M&A, restructuring processes and high-profile litigation. The practice is jointly led by Luis Rubio, who has a niche speciality in dispute resolution relating to NAFTA; and Octavio Lecona, whose broad practice includes media distribution matters and tech regulatory analysis.

Practice head(s):

Luis Rubio; Octavio Lecona


Testimonials

Comprehensive advice, extremely organised.

Availability and time management, collaboration on large projects with short response times.

Luis Rubio is a lawyer who understands well what the client needs and wants to receive as a professional service from a law firm. His astuteness and sagacity in understanding the problems presented to him distinguish him from other attorneys in the TMT practice. His knowledge of the industry is deep and his anticipation of possible contingencies is unmatched.

Octavio Lecona is a very experienced lawyer in telecommunications issues, he understands the sector like few others and stays up to date. His attention and depth in the analysis of the topics are unmatched.

Key clients

AP WIP Towers de Mexico


Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior (Bancomext)


Work highlights


  • Represented AP WIP Towers de Mexico (APW) in the concurso mercantil proceeding filed by Altan Redes (Altan).
  • Advised a client on its acquisition of wireless (DAS) telecommunications infrastructure, including a fibre optics network deployed in a property known as Parque Fundidora.
  • Acted for Bancomext on a due diligence of ENI Networks, a WISP that services metropolitan areas and communities located across Mexico.

Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, SC

Complex regulatory issues within the telecoms and broadcasting space are among the specialities of Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, SC’s team, with the satellite industry also having been an area of recent activity. Eutelsat has been a key client in that area, while on the telecoms side, Telefónica are one of the foremost names that look to the firm for advice. Julián Garza has a market-leading reputation for the full range of corporate, financial and regulatory matters in the telecoms sector; while Michell Nader, a notable figure in the corporate and M&A and financing arenas, co-leads the department.

Key clients

Telefónica


Telefónica Movistar México


TV Azteca


Microsoft


Eutelsat


Satélites Mexicanos


Softlayer Technologies


Inter-American Investment Corporation


Comparex


Altán Redes


Totalplay


Klar


Sinch


Grupo Werthein


American Tower


Work highlights


  • Advising Eutelsat on corporate, regulatory and transactional matters.
  • Assisted Total Play with the issuance and public offering of long-term debt certificates, for a total amount of $79.6m, under its current debt programme, with an interest rate for the first interest payment period of 11.46%.

White & Case S.C.

The ‘very professional and responsible’ TMT team at White & Case S.C. is a regular advisor to major names in the Mexican telecoms industry, with recent regulatory laws regarding data privacy being a frequent source of work. Dispute resolution is a further strength in relation to these sectors, and it also assists with some of the telecoms industry's higher-end M&A. Ismael Reyes Retana is well-versed in telecoms regulatory matters, as well as being a noted administrative litigator. He leads the practice and is supported by Fernando García Gómez, who focuses on dispute resolution, and associate Yuriria Galicia, who has experience representing clients before the Supreme Court. Since publication, Reyes Retana has left the firm - effective as of January 2024

Testimonials

The team is very professional and responsible. Regarding technology, they apply adequate measures to protect current risks in terms of communications and information sharing (for example, information in the cloud).

In-depth knowledge of the issues, definition of efficient strategies. Fernando Elias Garcia.

Great relationship with the client and care from the partners, they offer many alternatives, it shows that they know what they are talking about, the billing could improve a little if they send it month by month, but they are very accessible to fee agreements.

Enrique Espejel is always very attentive to all matters and denotes knowledge and expertise in the matter.

Key clients

Pegaso


Operbes


Grupo Televisa


Weex (Comreloaded)


Virgin Mobile


Work highlights


  • Representing Pegaso, a Mexico-based subsidiary of Telefónica, Virgin Mobile and Weex, in proceedings against an amendment to the federal telecommunication and broadcasting act regarding the use of personal data.
  • Advising Operbes on a constitutional appeal against the award granted by Mexico’s Social Security Institute to another telecommunications carrier.
  • Advising Grupo Televisa on an ongoing basis, including TMT law and regulatory issues.

Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa

The technology side of TMT is the key strength of the team at Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa, which is highlighted by clients for its ‘skills in administrative and constitutional litigation’ and ‘personalised attention to its clients’. Fintech is a particular focus for the department and co-leader of the practice Valentín Ibarra is an expert in the area. Alongside Ibarra at the helm of the group is Gibran Hazar, a corporate lawyer with experience acting for telecoms clients; and Ana Sofía Ríos, whose practice has an extensive focus on technology sector regulatory advice and fintech. Gloria Niembro supports across technology regulation, data privacy, IP, and entertainment matters; while at associate level, Guillermo Valles, Ana Bravo, Ernesto Silva and Arturo Revilla are all active in TMT matters.

Practice head(s):

Valentin Ibarra; Gibran Hazar; Ana Sofia Rios


Testimonials

Chevez is a very good law firm, responsive to the client’s needs. We had a interesting common case together in 2022 regarding the application of Mexican legislation in data protection for a client of us, which is an international law firm based in Europe, with activities in Mexico.

Ana Bravo was my main point of contact in the aforementioned case (2022), and she has rendered very good advice to our client regarding the applicable Mexican legislation in data protection. I would certainly work with her and Chevez again.

The Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa group of lawyers stands out for the efficient management of legal files, for the use of technology and the continuous analysis of cases. The lawyers Gibran Hazar, Guillermo Sánchez and Ana Bravo practice strategic law, are innovative, intelligent and have a great imagination.

The practice of this firm stands out for its efficiency and practicality in the opinions, as well as for the closeness of the partner and its flexibility in terms of fees. In-house lawyers should know that this team has skills in administrative and constitutional litigation and offers personalized attention to its clients. Compared to other law firms, this team stands out for its hands-on approach and personalized attention. When it comes to what’s new compared to other law firms, this team strives to stay up-to-date on best practices and is always available to improve the client experience.

They are a team of lawyers who take the needs of their clients very seriously. Personalized and innovative attention makes them a key asset in the legal development of a company. They pay great attention to the needs of the company and their commitment and professional responsibility stand out from those of the market. Collaboration in the team is highlighted and how it begins to be seen as a more diverse team.

The work and collaboration with the lawyers feels very close, as if both the in-house team and the office team were part of the same team. Gibran Hazar stands out as a great leader, innovative, entertaining and open to work, with excellent human qualities and professionalism.

Excellent team. Highly capable lawyers, with experience in administrative and constitutional litigation.

I highlight the work of Gibrán Hazar and Guillermo Valles, they are characterized by excellence in their analysis and provision of legal services.

Key clients

Airbnb


Bitrus (Crypto Exchange – Fintech)


Klu (Money Entity – Neobank)


SkyAlert


Alianza por el Valor Estratégico de las Marcas (AVE)


Manolo Caro


LS Galería


Empower


Work highlights


  • Advised Airbnb on compliance with several digital platform regulations recently brought into force in Mexico.
  • Assisted Bitrus with the design and creation of a technology business that includes a Blockchain-based international cryptocurrency remittance and exchange model.
  • Represented Skyalert, a Mexican seismology app, in filing a constitutional appeal against Mexico City’s prohibition of privately-owned businesses to issue earthquake alerts.

ECIJA

With the June 2023 hire of Miguel Ángel Margáin (from Pérez Correa González), ECIJA further strengthened its TMT offering in Mexico, a field in which it has been steadily growing and diversifying in recent years. The team focuses on clients from the media, sports and e-sports, IT, and telecoms sectors, with advice varying from corporate governance, commercial agreements and compliance, to IP, data protection and outsourcing. Margáin joins a team of five key partners that jointly oversee the industry group: corporate and commercial law expert Ricardo Chacón; Joaquín Rodríguez, who focuses on data protection and e-commerce; compliance specialist Berenice Sagaón; and Kaynicté Pérez who advises national and international companies on new technologies, internet law, e-commerce, sponsorship agreements and contract negotiations. Both Sagaón and Pérez were raised to the partnership in December 2022.

Practice head(s):

Ricardo Chacón; Joaquín Rodríguez; Berenice Sagaón; Kaynicté Pérez; Miguel Ángel Margáin


Testimonials

The collaboration and follow-up with in-house lawyers is remarkable compared to other law firms.

ECIJA Mexico has a lot of practical experience with various technology companies and that helps a foreign company like ours to install and operate in a foreign country safely and efficiently. The issues that stand out the most are: intellectual property, preparation of commercial contracts with clients, especially as far as contingency management is concerned and finally the corporate/tax issue to be efficient in the commercial operation.

There is a diversity of expertise and a general senior contact from our account that allows us to go deeper when necessary and a quick response to more urgent issues.

Very competent lawyers, who listen to the client and advise them from the point of view of lower risk for the company.

Ecija is an exceptional firm in the provision of the service. Its lawyers anticipate legal developments and approach them from a practical vision applied to the company.

Joaquín Rodriguez has excellent attention and experience to give a very good service.

Lawyers specialized in their field with whom we are working more as business partners than as a client and supplier relationship. ECIJA is interested in learning about our business to understand sensitive legal issues.

Ricardo Chacon is very empathetic, he listens very actively to our needs and always seeks to find a solution to meet a need. He is very open, but direct as well. Kaynicte Perez is very efficient.

Key clients

MediaPro Group


Hugo Boss


Church & Dwight


Spotify


Atlético San Luis Soccer Club


Socios Services


Breville


Deel


Expereo


Boicot


Fortuna, Negocios y Finanzas Magazine


Are.na Social Platform


Hawkers


Nubesk


ETPAY


Tarsus


Oculus Technologies


Alps


Servitron


Klimber LatAm


Miymsa


Megafy


Go Trendier


Intcomex


Comdata


Platzi


Bimbo Net


Uils


Kwai


Aevitas


Fahm Technology Partners


Virtuozzo


Uniview


Magnos Production Company


Joyo Technology


Homeria


Abastecedora de Conectividad


Stendhal Pharma


Work highlights


  • Advised Socios on a partnership with football clubs Atlas and Santos Laguna in launching the digital assets “fan tokens”.
  • Advised Club Atletico de San Luis on its rights negotiations with ESPN TV.
  • Advised Hugo Boss on the implementation of digital strategies to allow it to increase its presence and sale channels in Mexico, through relevant online platforms.